Catawba County Public Health

11/14/2025

NCDHHS expects to process full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments by Friday morning. Approximately 600,000 households should see the full benefit amount loaded on their EBT cards by Friday. The development comes following the U.S. House and U.S. Senate resolution to end the federal government shutdown announced late Wednesday evening, and subsequent guidance from the USDA on Thursday to states to issue full benefits.

Learn more: ncdhhs.gov/press-releases

11/14/2025

Regular tests to find breast cancer make it easier to catch and treat early. Affordable options are available for women who do not have insurance or for women whose insurance has a high deductible. Call 828-695-4445 to find out eligibility and to make an appointment with our Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP).

11/14/2025

We want to hear from you! What do you think about health in our community? Take a moment to complete our survey and let us know! Find our survey here: http://bit.ly/4hVzMLM

11/12/2025

Your family could be eligible for WIC and you might not know it. Find out more about eligibility and make an appointment today! Call (828) 695-5884.

Tu familia podría ser elegible para WIC y quizás no lo sepas. ¡Infórmese sobre los requisitos y programe una cita hoy mismo! Llame al (828) 695-5884.

11/11/2025

Good morning, y’all! 🥶 We delivered 75 books from Maiden to Conover yesterday before the big freeze… Today, we’re headed to Catawba County Public Health with 65 more! Thanks to everyone who gave us book donations this week. 🙌
We need more books, please! 🙏
-JanTheLibrarian

11/10/2025

**Update on 11/11: All ByHeart Inc. Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled, including all sizes of cans and single serve packets. There are now 15 cases of infant botulism and one suspected case in North Carolina.

If you have purchased this formula, do not use it - throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. Wash all surfaces that may have touched the recalled formula. Seek immediate medical care if your infant had this formula and has symptoms such as poor feeding, difficulty swallowing, loss of head control, respiratory difficulty and decreased facial expression.

Find more information here: http://ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases/2025/11/11/update-recall-expanded-infant-formula-recall-linked-infant-botulism

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Some lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula (powdered) have been recalled due to 13 cases of infant botulism. Currently, there are no cases in North Carolina.

The full recall notification, including pictures of the product and lot numbers, can be found here: https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

11/08/2025

Did you know that 136 million Americans are currently living with diabetes or prediabetes? In honor of November being American Diabetes Month, let's learn about the American Diabetes Association and their work to create a future without diabetes. For more information, visit https://diabetes.org/

11/07/2025

As colder weather approaches it's important to remember that winter fires can be deadly. When using your fireplace always keep a metal or heat tempered screen around it to stay safe. Staying warm with a space heater? Make sure it has an auto shut-off in case it tips over. Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away from a fireplace, wood stove, or space heater. Keep generators outside at least 20 feet away from doors, windows, and vents to avoid accidental CO poisoning.

Los incendios durante el invierno pueden ser mortales. Cuando utilice la chimenea, coloque siempre una rejilla de metal o vidrio templado alrededor para mantenerse a salvo. ¿Utiliza un dispositivo eléctrico de calefacción para calentar su vivienda? Asegúrese de que tenga un mecanismo de corte automático en caso de que se caiga. Mantenga cualquier objeto que se pueda incendiar al menos a 3 pies de distancia de una chimenea, una estufa de leña o un dispositivo eléctrico de calefacción. Mantenga los generadores al aire libre al menos a 20 pies de distancia de las puertas, las ventanas y los conductos de ventilación para evitar la intoxicación accidental por monóxido de carbono.

11/05/2025

You may be eligible for WIC, but not know it! Some women and children are automatically income eligible. More information is in the photo. Call WIC at (828) 695-5884 to see if you qualify and to make an appointment.

Quizás sea elegible para WIC, ¡pero no lo sepas! Algunas mujeres y niños son elegibles automáticamente según sus ingresos. Más información en la foto. Llame a WIC al (828) 695-5884 para ver si califica y programar una cita.

11/05/2025

Uncertainty is an inevitable part of life. Here are some simple ways to find comfort while staying present. For expert-picked resources on how to regain control and worry-less, go to
https://catawbacountync.crediblemind.com/lists/uncertainty-why-we-worry-and-ways-to-regain-control

La incertidumbre es una parte inevitable de la vida. Aquí tienes formas sencillas de encontrar consuelo mientras te mantienes presente. Para recursos seleccionados por expertos sobre cómo recuperar el control y preocuparse menos, visite
https://catawbacountync.crediblemind.com/lists/uncertainty-why-we-worry-and-ways-to-regain-control

11/03/2025

Bundle up safely this fall and winter!

The "BRR" months are here! 🥶

It's time to keep kids safe and warm in their car seats. Blankets are a good alternative to a heavy, puffy coat, which can cause the car seat harness to not fit snugly.

11/03/2025

The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program offers free vaccines for eligible children and teens. You want to make the best choices for your children. Have questions? Get real answers. Start a conversation with your doctor today. Visit VaccinesForKids.nc.gov to find locations with free childhood vaccines near you.

El programa Vacunas Para Niños ofrece vacunas gratis para niños y adolescentes elegibles. Los padres quieren tomar las mejores decisiones para sus niños. ¿Tienes preguntas? Obtén respuestas reales. Habla hoy con tu doctor. Visita VacunasParaNinos.nc.gov para encontrar centros cerca de ti con vacunas para niños gratis.