Wilkes Health

12/11/2025

Want the opportunity to read a book with Santa? See event flyer for more info 🎅🎄

12/05/2025

December 5th-11th is National Handwashing Awareness Day!

Handwashing with soap and water is one of the best ways to get rid of germs and protect yourself and those around you from getting sick.

Follow these 5 simple steps:
1️⃣ Wet
2️⃣ Lather
3️⃣ Scrub (20 seconds!)
4️⃣ Rinse
5️⃣ Dry
*️⃣ No soap and water? Use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

Get more info at https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/about/

12/04/2025

The five-member Board of County Commissioners is the governing body of Wilkes County. The Wilkes County Board of Commissioners earn an annual salary of $6500 with a travel allowance of $7200 yearly.

Staggered term partisan elections are held in November of even-numbered years. The Commissioners elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman during their first meeting each December.

The Board of County Commissioners is currently comprised of the following members:

Hardin C. Kennedy, III - Chairman
Evan Q. Handy - Vice Chairman
Casey Joe Johnson
Bill Sexton
Shirley B. Randleman

12/02/2025

Protect yourself and those around you during flu season and get your flu vaccine. It’s available in nearly every pharmacy, doctor’s office, and even curbside. Plus, you can often get it at little to no cost. Don’t wait. Get your flu vaccine. Get it. Got it. Good.
People 65 years and older are at greater risk of serious complications from the flu. While flu seasons can vary in severity, during most seasons, people 65 years and older bear the greatest burden.
Flu symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people may also have vomiting and diarrhea. People may be infected with the flu and have respiratory symptoms without a fever.
The best way to protect yourself from flu, is getting the flu shot. This especially important for people 65 years and older because they are at high risk of developing serious complications from flu. Flu vaccines are updated each season as needed to keep up with changing viruses. People 65 years and older should get a flu shot and not a nasal spray vaccine.

For more information please visit https://flu.ncdhhs.gov/

11/21/2025

Wilkes Health would like to thank everyone who participated in the Great American Smokeout community clean up yesterday! Over 250 cigarette butts were picked up around North Wilkesboro. Way to make our community cleaner and more safe!

11/20/2025

The Wilkes County Health Department and WYLD's Teen Action Council will be picking up cigarette butts at Smoot and Memorial Park for the Great American Smokeout! Wilkes Health Wilkes Youth Life Development - WYLD

11/20/2025

11/14/2025

We are happy to say WIC is Open! The shutdown has ended. NC WIC has received FULL funding to continue services for all families. Please continue using your food benefits, going in for your clinic appointments or participating in virtual services!

11/10/2025

Please share this November calendar for emergency food assistance with anyone you know who needs it.

11/10/2025

⚠️Attention⚠️

ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula has been recalled due to 13 cases of infant botulism. Currently, North Carolina does not have any illnesses.

Certain lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula:

Lot: 206VABP/251261P2 (“Use by 01 Dec 2026”)

Lot: 206VABP/251131P2 (“Use by 01 Dec 2026”)

The lot code and “Use by” date are located on the bottom of the infant formula can.

Recommendation:

- Parents and Caregivers should not use certain lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula and should throw this product away immediately.
If your child is experiencing symptoms (see below) after consuming ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula and you still have the formula in your home, please record the information on the bottom of the package before throwing it away.

- Botulism can be fatal, and you should take action right away. If your child has consumed ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula and is experiencing signs and symptoms of botulism such as poor feeding, loss of head control, difficulty swallowing, or decreased facial expression, seek immediate health care.

- If you are a Physician and suspect your infant patient has botulism, immediately call 510-231-7600 for case consultation. Consultation is available 24/7.

11/05/2025

Searching for vital food resources such as food pantries, farmers market, community meal sites, community gardens, and blessings boxes? Use this handy guide to find local food programs and services. Produced by The Health Foundation, the Wilkes County Food Guide can link you to numerous essential resources.

Visit the mobile website for live navigation of Wilkes at
https://wilcoresources.org/

11/04/2025

Don't forget to show your support for all our veterans! Operation Green Light starts tonight.

Operation Green Light for Veterans takes place November 4–11, 2025, as a way for communities to show support and gratitude to the brave men and women who served our country. During this week, residents and businesses are encouraged to display green lights at homes, offices, and landmarks to honor veterans and raise awareness of the resources available to them. By shining a green light, we send a visible message of appreciation and commitment to those who have defended our freedom.