Press Release

AppHealthCare has identified 8 cases of pertussis and 20 cases under investigation. These cases are among school age children and young adults. Some of these cases have known connections to...

[Jefferson, NC] – Over the past month, four raccoons from various areas of Ashe County have tested positive for rabies. Given the amount of cases in a short period of...

Last week AppHealthCare celebrated the official launch of mobile health services that will deliver healthcare throughout Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga Counties. A time of celebration and ribbon cutting ceremonies were...

As summer brings warmer temperatures, AppHealthCare is urging the community to take action to prevent tick-borne diseases. Tick bites are more common in the summer months, with the highest levels...

As measles cases are increasing nationally, AppHealthCare officials are encouraging residents, community members, and families to take action to prepare should we have potential measles cases or outbreaks locally. One...

[Jefferson, NC] – AppHealthCare, in collaboration with various agencies and community partners, has released the Community Health Assessment for Ashe County. This report highlights community-identified public health priorities and provides...

[Boone, NC] – AppHealthCare, in collaboration with various agencies and community partners, has released the Community Health Assessment for Watauga County. This report highlights community-identified public health priorities and provides...

[Sparta, NC] – AppHealthCare, in collaboration with various agencies and community partners, has released the Community Health Assessment for Alleghany County. This report highlights community-identified public health priorities and provides...

Local public health officials are reporting an increase in flu and norovirus and are encouraging actions to prevent additional spread and protect your health. “We are seeing a lot of...