Rowan County Health Department

05/26/2026

☀️ Free Summer Meals for Rowan County Kids! ☀️

This summer, Rowan County Public Health, DSS, and Rowan-Salisbury Schools are teaming up to make sure no child goes hungry! 💚

🥗 Free meals for children ages 3–18 will be available Monday through Friday at meal sites across Rowan County from May 28 through July 28 (no service July 3).

📍 Plus! Join us for a weekly meal distribution at Rowan County DSS:
🗓 Tuesdays
⏰ 11:00 a.m.
📌 1813 E. Innes St., Salisbury
(June 2 – July 28)
✔️ Children must be present
✔️ Meals are enjoyed onsite

Let’s work together to keep our kids healthy, nourished, and ready to thrive all summer long! 🌟

📞 For more locations, call 1-866-3-HUNGRY

05/26/2026

WIC is here for you—both online and in your community 💜
Getting the support your family needs has never been easier. Find a nearby WIC clinic, explore resources, and take the next step toward healthier living—all in one place.
📍 Start here: www.signupwic.com/find-a-clinic

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. To veterans facing grief, crisis, or trauma, you are not alone.

Support is available: 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/veterans

05/23/2026

☀️ Summer smiles start here! 😁

Now’s the perfect time to schedule your child’s dental check-up and keep those smiles bright all season long. Our team at the Rowan County Smile Center is here to make visits easy, comfortable, and fun for your family!

🦷 Don’t wait—appointments are filling fast!
📞 Call today to reserve your spot.

Learn more or get in touch: Rowan County Smile Center
👉 https://www.rowancountysmiles.org

05/22/2026

🌟 Real stories. Real impact. 💚

We’re grateful to share this kind feedback from a patient whose family has been positively impacted through compassionate, high-quality care. Moments like these remind us why we do what we do—supporting healthier lives every day.

Thank you for trusting us with your care. 💛

05/21/2026

Stay up to date with WIC—anytime, anywhere 💻💜
Explore helpful articles, tips, and the latest updates to support you and your family through every stage—from pregnancy to early childhood and beyond.
🔗 Visit: www.signupwic.com/news to learn more today!

05/20/2026

Respectful communication about mental health is especially important during times of transition, including housing instability or reentry into the community. Compassionate words signal safety when people need it most.
https://www.samhsa.gov/resource/ebp/permanent-supportive-housing-evidence-based-practices-ebp-kit

05/20/2026

🎉 Big news for Rowan County!

Rowan County Public Health has officially earned re-accreditation with honors—the highest distinction from the NC Local Health Department Accreditation Program. Even more impressive, our team was the only department in the cohort to meet all 147 benchmarks!

This achievement reflects years of dedication, excellence, and commitment to protecting and improving the health of our community. 💙

Thank you to our incredible staff, Board of Health, and community partners who made this possible. We’re proud to serve Rowan County.

✨ Also, stay tuned for updates on our upcoming move to the Rowan Community Center this fall.

05/18/2026

👇Free health screening! Check your numbers and then get connected to care

The Novant Health Community Care Cruiser is parked at RPL East in Rockwell until 2 p.m. today, May 18! Stop by for a free health screening (blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol), health education, or tour of the cruiser. To learn more, call 704-216-7838.

05/18/2026

Lifestyle medicine services available now!

Lifestyle medicine focuses on nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and overall wellness. Prevent, manage, and improve chronic conditions through healthy lifestyle changes.

Small lifestyle changes can lead to big health improvements. Take control of your wellness journey with lifestyle medicine support. We’re here to help you thrive. Ask about our services today!

05/17/2026

Same trusted support—now easier to access 💜
WIC is here for Rowan County families with healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and more for women, infants, and children.
Explore the new website and see how simple it is to get started!
🌐 Visit: www.signupwic.com