Rowan County, NC Public Health Department

If one of your resolutions this year was to eat healthier but you’re finding it hard to find affordable healthy options, consider looking more into our WIC program. It is a Special Supplemental Nutrition Program funded by the United States Department of Agriculture.

As kids are heading back to school, ensure they are getting the best quality care for their needs. Rowan Public Health offers Care Management for at risk children and pregnancies. It is a program offered at no charge for children birth to five years of age.

Did you know environmental health is part of public health? Our environmental health department offers services like inspection of food establishments, tattoo parlors, child care centers and more!

HOPE is a partnership between Rowan County Public Health, Rowan County Emergency Medical Services, and the Center for Prevention Services that provides supportive outreach to individuals who use opioids and/or are at high risk of an opioid overdose.

January is one of North Carolina’s coldest months! Don’t let sickness get you! Make an appointment to get your flu and COVID vaccines since the numbers are creeping up! buff.ly/3WOWUjl #RowanHealth #Flu #Covid #PublicHealth

You can see us smiling all throughout 2023 thanks to our Smile Center for patients up to 20 years old! We offer services like exams, extractions, and cleanings while providing compassionate and quality care.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a visionary, a dreamer, and a huge advocate for equality and human rights. We honor his legacy today, and every day. #MLK #RowanHealth #MartinLutherKing

The Cure Violence Forum provides the public with the opportunity to learn more about this evidence-based model. This model is used to reduce the rate of violent crimes in various cities throughout the country. Join us on January 17 from 6-8 p.m. at West End Plaza!

There’s never been a better time to donate blood than now. January is Blood Donor Month. With your one blood donation, you can save three lives. Please visit buff.ly/2Hl78Wf to find a blood drive today. #BloodDonor #Donate #RowanHealth #RedCross

January is Cervical Health Month. We offer Family Planning Services that include annual screenings, contraceptives, counseling, and education. We also offer comprehensive prenatal care during pregnancy. The first step in ensuring your cervical health is screening.

Rowan County Covid-19 update.

2023 is your time to make a change for a healthier you. It starts with small changes like going to see a physician regularly for check-ups. Our Family Health Services department provides physicals, sick care, pregnancy testing, and monitoring of chronic health problems.

A New Year is the perfect time for a fresh start! We hope 2023 brings you great health. Happy New Year from all of us at Rowan Public Health! #Health #NewYear #FreshStart #RowanHealth

🏃 If your resolution this year is to get in shape, or lead a healthier lifestyle, connect with Healthy Rowan and Rowan Moves which are initiatives of Rowan Public Health. Call us today to make an appointment at 704-216-8782 or visit our website for helpful resources.

Typically, RSV causes a cold, which may be followed by bronchiolitis or pneumonia and can last an average of 5-7 days. Infants and elderly populations are at severe risk of contracting RSV. buff.ly/3Uqjkpl. #RowanHealth #RSV #Cold

Today marks the first day of the Kwanzaa holiday season. Help us celebrate by wishing everyone a happy Kwanzaa! #Kwanzaa #Holiday #RowanHealth

💉 There are multiple locations in Rowan County you can get your COVID vaccine, including Rowan Public Health. For all locations, visit our website at buff.ly/3ugQw8h and click “vaccine finder tool”. For testing information, visit our website at buff.ly/3XKB3uu .

🎄 Merry Christmas from all of us at Rowan Public Health! We hope you have a safe and happy holiday. Remember, we will reopen on December 28. 🎄 #RowanHealth #Christmas

🍗 As you’re prepping your Christmas dinner, remember to practice food safety like avoiding cross-contamination in your kitchen to avoid illness. They can make people sick and even lead to hospitalization and death in serious cases. t buff.ly/3OUjT9U #RowanHealth

Rowan County COVID-19 Update.