Swain County Health Department

11/20/2025

11/19/2025

Did you know that Swain County Health Department has Adult Health Services? Anyone 18+ can get a complete physical and limited primary care. We also offer CDL/DOT physicals. Give us a call at 828-488-3198 (press 0) or stop by the front desk to learn more!

11/18/2025

Your words have power, especially the ones you say to yourself. Talk a little nicer to yourself today. 💙 You're doing your best, and that is always enough.

11/14/2025

📢 WIC Update for Swain County
WIC in North Carolina is fully funded through September 30, 2026. NC WIC is open and here to support you.

📢 Actualización de WIC
WIC de Carolina del Norte está totalmente financiado hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2026.

11/14/2025

💙 Diabetes affects more people than you might think.
About 38 million adults in the U.S. have diabetes — and 1 in 5 don’t know it. In the past 20 years, the number of adults diagnosed has more than doubled.

🩸 Know your numbers.
Ask your healthcare provider about an A1C test to check your status.

🥗 Eat well.
🏃‍♀️ Stay active.
⚖️ Maintain a healthy weight.

Small steps make a big difference in preventing or managing diabetes.
Take charge of your health — know your numbers.

11/13/2025

'Tis the season to start prepping for those delicious holiday feasts! 🦃🍂🎄🍽️ Whether you're roasting a turkey, grilling up wild game, or bringing your famous side dish, be sure to keep food safety in mind. Wild meats like venison, duck, or goose can make your meal extra special—just make sure they're cooked to the right temp to keep everyone happy and healthy! Let’s enjoy the flavors of the season while keeping it safe. 🥧🍁 Stay festive, stay safe, and let the feasting begin!

11/12/2025

11/11/2025

🎖️ You Served. We’re Here to Support You. 🎖️

If you or a veteran you know is facing a crisis — you are not alone. Help is just a call, text, or chat away.

📞 Veterans Crisis Line:
Call 988 and press 1
Text 838255
Chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat

You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits to use this free, confidential support service — it's available 24/7, 365 days a year.

Reaching out is a sign of strength. 💬🧡
We’re standing by to listen, help, and connect you to resources.

Please share this message — you could help save a life.

11/11/2025

Today, we honor and celebrate all the brave men and women who have served our country. Thank you for your selflessness, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting our freedoms. May your courage and patriotism be celebrated today and always. Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸

11/10/2025

Help Swain County Food Pantries Feed Local Families! Many families are struggling right now with uncertainty around SNAP and WIC benefits. Our local food pantries are doing everything they can to fill the gap, but they need our help.

Before donating, call ahead. Pantry needs can change weekly. Monetary donations often make the biggest difference by helping.

🗓 The calendar below shows pantry hours for November 2025, call before visiting to confirm times or check donation needs.

Together, we can make sure no one in Swain County goes hungry this season.

📦 Local Food Pantries and Contacts:
• Family Resource Center (emergency food boxes only): 828-488-7505
• Presbyterian Church / Bryson City Food Pantry: 828-488-2480
• Restoration House: 828-538-4540
• Victory Baptist Church: 407-928-7194
• SCC – Old Almond School Campus: 828-366-2005
• Grace House: 828-269-6262
• Stecoah Valley Center: 828-479-3364

11/10/2025

In response to a broader FDA Investigation, ByHeart initiates a voluntary recall of two batches of infant formula. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/response-broader-fda-investigation-byheart-initiates-voluntary-recall-two-batches-infant-formula

11/10/2025

📢 WIC Update for Swain County
As of November 9, 2025, NC WIC remains open and fully operational. We have funding through November 30, 2025 and will share updates if anything changes due to the federal shutdown. Please keep using your benefits and attend your scheduled appointments. NC WIC is open for business!

📢 Actualización de WIC
A partir del 3 de noviembre de 2025, WIC de Carolina del Norte sigue abierto y en funcionamiento. Tenemos fondos hasta el 30 de noviembre de 2025 y compartiremos actualizaciones si hay cambios por el cierre federal. Use sus beneficios y mantenga sus citas. ¡WIC está abierto!