Yancey County Health Department

11/18/2025

Don’t miss out on our $5 A1C checks this month! Drop by and see us anytime now until November 30th.

🕗Monday - Friday || 8:30 am - 5 pm
📍202 Medical Campus Dr. Burnsville, NC

❤️💙

11/13/2025

🌟 NEW TEAM MEMBER ALERT 🌟

We’re so excited to introduce the newest member of our team, Sherri Carroway! 🎉

Sherri joins us as our Clinic Processing Assistant, bringing 27 years of experience in front office operations, scheduling, and referral coordination. Her knowledge and dedication make her a wonderful addition to both our organization and the community we serve!

Help us give Sherri a warm welcome! We’re thrilled to have her on board! 💙

11/12/2025

Outbreak Investigation of Infant Botulism - Do not use certain lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. FDA’s Investigation is ongoing. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025

11/12/2025

RECALL ALERT ‼️

Please be aware and see the post below for details!

Outbreak Investigation of Infant Botulism - Do not use certain lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. FDA’s Investigation is ongoing. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025

11/11/2025

The Yancey County Health Department is closed today, November 11, in honor of Veterans Day. 🇺🇸

We are deeply grateful to all veterans for your service and sacrifice. Thank you for protecting our freedoms. ❤️💙

10/30/2025

YCHD will be closing at 3 p.m. tomorrow 10/31! 👻

Come join us at Trick or Treat on Main Street from 4pm - 6:30 pm tomorrow for some Halloween fun. Wear your best costume! We can't wait to see you ghouls and goblins there! 🧡🤎🎃👻

10/30/2025

November is Diabetes Awareness Month!

Yancey County Health Department is passionate about diabetes prevention and management! In honor of this month, our department is offering low-cost A1C checks. Swing by our office between November 1st and November 30th to get your A1C checked for just $5. We will share your results with your primary care provider, or if you don’t have a primary care provider- we will set you up with one of ours! ❤️💙

Yancey County Health Department
202 Medical Campus Dr., Burnsville, NC
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
(Closed for lunch from 12:00–1:00 p.m.)

10/29/2025

Need help accessing food or nutrition support?

With the recent pause on November SNAP benefits, we want to make sure everyone in our community knows where to find help.💚

• Our Resource Guide highlights local food access programs and support services right here in Yancey County.
Find it here: https://sites.google.com/view/yanceycountyhealthdepartment/resources?authuser=0

• You can also explore a broader list of community resources at
https://www.mycommunityresources.com/

If you need more information or assistance on the status of the SNAP program, please contact:

Yancey County Department of Social Services
📍 320 Pensacola Rd, Burnsville, NC
📞 828-682-6148

Share this post to help our community members access the assistance they need! 💙

Health Department Patients

10/28/2025

Please see the important update regarding SNAP/Food & Nutrition Benefits for November.

10/23/2025

Please see the following notice regarding SNAP/Food & Nutrition Services.