Jackson County, NC Department of Public Health

Jackson County, NC Department of Public Health Representatives of the Jackson County Department of Public Health (JCDPH) communicate via this Website.

The Jackson County Department of Public Health is a fully-accredited with honors public agency who is proud to serve Jackson County and our surrounding neighbors. Consequently any communication via this site (whether by a public health employee or the general public) may be subject to monitoring and disclosure to third parties. As a governmental social media account, JCDPH respects your First Amendment right to freedom of speech and will not censor your viewpoints. JCDPH reserves the right to remove vulgar or threatening language. The comments and opinions expressed by others on this page are not indicative of those supported by JCDPH. Representatives of JCDPH will not respond to questions or comments via this Website. Persons are encouraged to call 828-586-8994 or email publichealthinfo@jacksonnc.org for timely assistance.

Do you know what is in your medicine cabinet?  Over-the-counter (OTC) medications can be a great way to help you treat m...
10/10/2025

Do you know what is in your medicine cabinet? Over-the-counter (OTC) medications can be a great way to help you treat minor ailments but they still need to be used with caution. These same OTC medications can have harmful effects to your health just like prescription medications. It's really important to use these medications correctly, and that means knowing what might make them a bad idea for you or how they could interact with other drugs.

¿Sabe qué hay en su botiquín? Los medicamentos de venta libre (sin receta) pueden ser una excelente manera de ayudar a tratar dolencias menores, pero aún así deben usarse con precaución. Estos mismos medicamentos de venta libre pueden tener efectos nocivos para su salud al igual que los medicamentos recetados. Es muy importante usar estos medicamentos correctamente, y eso significa saber qué podría convertirlos en una mala idea para usted o cómo podrían interactuar con otros medicamentos.

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Safe the Date!Drop off any unused, expired or unwanted personal, or pet, medications during the Operation Medication Tak...
10/09/2025

Safe the Date!
Drop off any unused, expired or unwanted personal, or pet, medications during the Operation Medication Take Back Event on Tuesday October 21st, 2025. The event will be 10:00am- 2:00pm at the Jackson County Department on Aging.

¡Guarda la fecha!
Deje cualquier medicamento personal o para mascotas no utilizado, vencido o no deseado durante el evento de devolución de medicamentos de Operación el Martes, 21 de Octubre del 2025. El evento será de 10:00 AM a 2:00 PM en el Departamento de Envejecimiento del Condado de Jackson.

Anything with a lithium-ion battery— phones, laptops, e-bikes, power tools —can become a fire hazard if it’s not charged...
10/08/2025

Anything with a lithium-ion battery— phones, laptops, e-bikes, power tools —can become a fire hazard if it’s not charged safely. Always use the charger that came with the device or one approved by the manufacturer. If the cord only works when you bend it just right, it’s time to replace it. Charge Into Fire Safety for Fire Prevention Week.

Cualquier dispositivo con batería de ion de litio (teléfonos, computadoras portátiles, bicicletas eléctricas, herramientas eléctricas) puede convertirse en un peligro de incendio si no se carga correctamente. Utiliza siempre el cargador incluido con el dispositivo o uno aprobado por el fabricante. Si el cable solo funciona al doblarlo o manipularlo, es hora de reemplazarlo. Conéctate a la seguridad contra incendios en la Semana de la Prevención de Incendios.

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Dads Are Welcome at WICDads, you can be involved in WIC too! From healthy foods and nutrition education to healthcare re...
10/07/2025

Dads Are Welcome at WIC
Dads, you can be involved in WIC too! From healthy foods and nutrition education to healthcare referrals and peer support, WIC has many ways to help you support your family! Learn more about WIC and contact your local WIC clinic at 828-587-8243.

Los papás son bienvenidos a WIC
Papás, ¡ustedes también pueden participar en WIC! Desde alimentos saludables y educación nutricional hasta referencias de atención médica y apoyo de pares, ¡WIC tiene muchas maneras de ayudarlo a apoyar a su familia! Obtenga más información sobre WIC y comuníquese con su clínica WIC local al 828-587-8243.

Can’t make it during the day? Don’t worry—our late clinic is open next week! Stop by after work or school. Call 828-586-...
10/07/2025

Can’t make it during the day? Don’t worry—our late clinic is open next week! Stop by after work or school. Call 828-586-8994 to make your appointment!

¿No puedes venir durante el día? No te preocupes—¡nuestra clínica tendrá horario extendido la próxima semana! Ven después del trabajo o la escuela. ¡Llame hoy para programar su cita- 828-586-8994!

Boost your defenses this fall! It's time for your annual flu shot and the fall COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine is...
10/07/2025

Boost your defenses this fall! It's time for your annual flu shot and the fall COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine is especially important for children and older adults, as it provides protection against serious illness and Long COVID.

¡Potencia sus defensas este otoño! Es hora de recibir la vacuna anual contra la gripe y la vacuna de otoño contra el COVID-19. La vacuna COVID-19 es especialmente importante para niños y adultos mayores, ya que brinda protección contra enfermedades graves y COVID prolongado.

10/06/2025
Fire Prevention Week, October 5- 11, Charge Into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home. Help us spread the wor...
10/06/2025

Fire Prevention Week, October 5- 11, Charge Into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home. Help us spread the word about making smart choices when it comes to buying, charging, and recycling lithium-ion batteries—because the wrong move can lead to a fire. For more info: fpw.org.

La Semana de Prevención de Incendios de este año, del 5 al 11 de octubre, "Conéctate a la seguridad contra incendios™: Baterías de ion de litio en tu cas." Ayúdanos a difundir la importancia de tomar decisiones inteligentes al comprar, cargar y reciclar baterías de ion de litio, ya que una mala decisión puede provocar un incendio. Para más información, visite nfpa.org/spi.

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🩷 JCDPH Staff attended the annual Walk for Hope event to raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  BCCCP Coord...
10/04/2025

🩷 JCDPH Staff attended the annual Walk for Hope event to raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. BCCCP Coordinator, Chanta Ashe, thanked the Sylva Police Department for hosting this amazing event.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in taking steps towards hope, early detection, and a future free of breast cancer. 🩷

For Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program information please call 828-586-8994

Health literacy involves an individual's ability to find, understand, and use health information and services, as well a...
10/03/2025

Health literacy involves an individual's ability to find, understand, and use health information and services, as well as an organization's support in this process. It's influenced by medical knowledge, navigation skills, and communication, computer, reading, writing, and math abilities, plus age, income, education, language, culture, and any physical or mental limitations.
Poor health literacy exacerbates health disparities but is crucial for informed health decisions, proper medical and preventative care, correct medication use, chronic condition management, and healthy living. To improve health literacy, be open with doctors, ask questions, and request written information.

La alfabetización sanitaria implica la capacidad de un individuo para encontrar, comprender y utilizar información y servicios de salud, así como el apoyo de una organización en este proceso. Está influenciado por el conocimiento médico, las habilidades de navegación y comunicación, informática, lectura, escritura y matemáticas, además de la edad, los ingresos, la educación, el idioma, la cultura y cualquier limitación física o mental.
La falta de conocimientos sobre salud aumenta las disparidades en materia de salud, pero es crucial para tomar decisiones de salud informadas, recibir atención médica y preventiva adecuada, utilizar correctamente los medicamentos, controlar las enfermedades crónicas y llevar una vida saludable. Para mejorar los conocimientos sobre salud, sea abierto con los médicos, haga preguntas y solicite información por escrito.

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