Alleghany State of the County’s Report Released
[Sparta, NC] — AppHealthCare has released the 2019 State of the County’s Health (SOTCH) Report (view report here). The report includes a summary of demographics, leading causes of death, updates...
High Country Collaborative receives additional two years of grant funding to continue improving community outcomes for maternal and child health
Feb 4, 2020
The High Country Collaborative (HCC) has received an additional two years of funding to continue work on the Improving Community Outcomes for Maternal and Child Health (ICO4MCH) grant. The HCC...
What You Need to Know About 2019 Novel Coronavirus
Jan 31, 2020
AppHealthCare is closely monitoring the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019- nCoV) that was first identified in Wuhan, China. This is a rapidly evolving situation and we are working closely with local,...
Health Insurance Open Enrollment Available through December 18th
Dec 9, 2019
Health insurance through the marketplace is open now through Sunday, December 18th for coverage starting January 1, 2020. If you have an existing marketplace plan for 2019, now is the...
Health Officials Encourage Flu Vaccination to Prevent Illness
Nov 13, 2019
Health officials with AppHealthCare and Appalachian Regional Healthcare System are encouraging people to receive the flu vaccine to prevent illness. The CDC recommends yearly vaccination against the flu for everyone...
AppHealthCare, Mediation & Restorative Justice Center and Watauga County Sheriff’s Office Receive Funding to Respond to Opioid Epidemic
Oct 11, 2019
[Watauga County, North Carolina] – AppHealthCare and the Mediation and Restorative Justice Center (MRJC) were among the 2019 recipients awarded funding through the federal Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Site-based Program (COAP)...
How Walkable is Your Community? Local Walk Audit to Take Place October 2nd
Sep 16, 2019
[Boone, NC] – The Town of Boone, Boone Transportation Committee, Harmony Lanes, AppHealthCare, community members and local agencies will be conducting a walk audit on Wednesday, October 2nd to determine...
AppHealthCare Breastfeeding Program Receives Award of Excellence
Aug 28, 2019
AppHealthCare’s breastfeeding support program has received the gold level for the 2019 Loving Support Award of Excellence. This award recognizes local WIC agencies that have exemplary breastfeeding promotion and support...
Public Health Officials Provide Update to Foodborne Illness
Aug 9, 2019
[Boone, NC] – Local and state public health officials have identified the likely source of illness from a recent foodborne incident at the Masonic Snow Lodge barbecue fundraiser held on...
Fun for All Ages at Ashe Dash & Ashe County Safety Day
Jul 31, 2019
[Jefferson, NC] – If you are looking for a fun filled day with family and friends, while learning about safety and interacting with emergency personnel and law enforcement, this is...