Alexander County Health Department

02/25/2026

Yes! We offer a wide variety of family planning services.

02/24/2026

Severe Weather Preparedness Week will be observed in North Carolina and Alexander County during the week of March 1-7. During this week, the National Weather Service and the North Carolina Departme…

02/24/2026

Looking for more information about measles? Join NCDHHS for a live panel on Thursday, February 26th from 6:00pm-7:00pm!

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02/23/2026

The Alexander County Health Department held a Pandemic Influenza Tabletop today hosted by our Preparedness Coordinator, Mallory Barnes, and Emergency Management Coordinator, Daniel Fox.

During this tabletop, agencies worked together through a series of modules based on a pandemic influenza scenario. The exercise primarily focused on the access/functional needs populations, and how the Alexander County Health Department would reach these individuals during a pandemic influenza. The goal of this exercise was to test and improve current plans and policies in place.

We had representation from Alexander County Sheriff's Office, WPCOG Area Agency on Aging, Alexander County Government PIO, Alexander County Senior Center, Alexander County Fire Marshal's Office, Alexander County EMS/PORT, Alexander County Emergency Management, Alexander County Hospice, Alexander County Schools, and a variety of representatives from other local health departments. Thank you to all who participated!

02/20/2026

National Caregivers Day is a time to recognize and honor caregivers and their critical contributions to our families, communities and healthcare system

Día Nacional de los Cuidadores es un momento para reconocer y honrar a los cuidadores y sus importantes contribuciones a nuestras familias, comunidades y sistema de atención médica.

02/18/2026

02/17/2026

Showcasing Staff Expertise! This month on “Getting to Know…” we heard from our Women, Infants, Children (WIC) Program.

Our dedicated WIC team members shared the work they do every day to ensure families have the tools, education, and encouragement they need to thrive. They answered staff questions about guiding first-time moms through breastfeeding to helping families make nutritious food choices on a budget. These ladies are trusted partners in some of life’s most important moments, and we are fortunate to have them on our team!

WIC staff includes: Breast Feeding Peer-Counselor, Angela Cruz; Public Health Nurse (PHN) II, Jennifer Little; WIC Director, April Marlowe; and not pictured, Finley Keyes, PHN II.

02/16/2026

February is National Canned Food Month. Canned foods provide an inexpensive way to stay prepared for emergency disasters.

Ready NC suggests the following items when selecting emergency food supplies:
Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, vegetables and a can opener
Protein or fruit bars
Dry cereal or granola
Peanut butter
Dried fruit
Canned juices
Non-perishable pasteurized milk
High-energy foods
Food for infants
Comfort/stress foods

02/16/2026

National Condom Week was initiated to raise awareness of the importance of practicing safe and protected s*x. Condoms are one of the few contraceptive methods that provide 98% protection from s*xually transmitted diseases and unplanned pregnancies. Stay protected this condom week!

La Semana Nacional del Condón se creó para concienciar sobre la importancia de practicar s*xo seguro y protegido. Los condones son uno de los pocos métodos anticonceptivos que ofrecen un 98% de protección contra las enfermedades de transmisión s*xual y los embarazos no deseados.

02/14/2026

Observed every year on February 14th, National Donor Day is an observance dedicated to spreading awareness and education about organ, eye and tissue donation.

El Día Nacional del Donante, que se celebra cada año el 14 de Febrero, es una conmemoración dedicada a concienciar e informar sobre la donación de órganos, ojos y tejidos.

02/13/2026

Did you know...
We offer Care Management Services. CMARC is a care management program for children birth to 5 years of age that provides developmental screening, appropriate medical referrals, resource linking, comprehensive family assessments, and education services. Learn more at https://alexanderhealth.org/services/child-health/

02/11/2026

Heart disease is costly. The cost of health care services, medications, and lost productivity from heart disease amounted to $417.9 billion between 2020 and 2021. Having a healthy plan with a variety of foods, keeping a healthy weight, and not smoking can help keep your blood pressure in a healthy range, which lowers your risk for heart disease and stroke.

Las enfermedades cardíacas son costosas. El costo de los servicios de atención médica, los medicamentos y la pérdida de productividad a causa de las enfermedades cardíacas ascendió a $417.90 millones de dólares entre 2020 y 2021. Seguir una dieta saludable y variada, mantener un peso adecuado y no fumar puede ayudar a mantener la presión arterial dentro de un rango saludable, lo que reduce el riesgo de enfermedades cardíacas y accidentes cerebrovasculares.