Trojan Health Center Celebrates Grand Opening
[Sparta, NC] – On March 21st, the Trojan Health Center, a school-based health center located at Sparta School, celebrated its official grand opening with a ribbon cutting and tour of...
Community Health Report Released for Ashe County
[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...
Community Health Report Released for Watauga County
[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...
Community Health Report Released for Alleghany County
[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 increase in viruses, how to prevent spread and protect your health
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...
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Town of Sparta
[Sparta, NC] –AppHealthCare is working with restaurants, childcare facilities and other healthcare facilities to provide guidance regarding the boil water advisory issued as a precautionary measure by the Town of...
AppHealthCare WIC Program Celebrates National Breastfeeding Award
The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, housed within AppHealthCare, recently received a national breastfeeding award from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program. According to the...
AppHealthCare Celebrates 31 Year Career of Environmental Health Director – Welcomes Incoming Director
After 31 years of serving, leading and guiding public health environmental health efforts in Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga Counties, Andy Blethen retired from AppHealthCare on October 31, 2024. Andy was...
AppHealthCare urges safe water usage following Hurricane Helene, recommends disinfection and testing for wells and springs
Flooding and excessive rains, like that experienced from Hurricane Helene in our area, can cause water in your private well or spring to become contaminated. If contaminated water is consumed...
AppHealthCare Celebrates National Health Center Week
AppHealthCare is proud to celebrate National Health Center Week 2024, taking place August 4-10. The annual event highlights the essential role Community Health Centers play in improving public health and...