Macon County Public Health

02/09/2026

02/06/2026

Take this quiz to find out if you are considered immune to measles and to get guidance based on your responses. (Your responses are not recorded.)

This self-guided tool is for educational and information purposes only. It is not meant to replace medical advice from your health care provider. Your provider is your most trusted source of information about measles immunity.
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Responde este cuestionario para averiguar si se te considera inmune al sarampión y para obtener orientación basado en tus respuestas.

Esta herramienta autoguiada es solo para fines educativos e informativos. No pretende reemplazar el consejo médico de tu proveedor de atención médica. Tu proveedor es la fuente de información más confiable sobre la inmunidad contra el sarampión.

"Self-guided quiz to check measles immunity for children and adults with educational guidance. Not a substitute for medical advice."

02/04/2026

01/30/2026

01/29/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know you can get screened at the Macon County Health Department? Well, you can! Cervical cancer is preventable when problems are found early and treated. Make sure you are up to date on your cervical cancer screening. Call us today at 828-349-2081 to schedule an appointment. You may qualify for free or low-cost screenings!
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Enero es el Mes de Concientización sobre el Cáncer de Cuello Uterino.
¿Sabía que puede hacerse una prueba de detección del cáncer de cuello uterino en el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Macon? ¡Así es! El cáncer de cuello uterino se puede prevenir cuando los problemas se detectan a tiempo y se tratan. Asegúrese de estar al día con su prueba de detección del cáncer de cuello uterino.
📞 Llámenos hoy al 828-349-2081 para programar una cita para una prueba de detección.
¡Puede calificar para pruebas gratuitas o de bajo costo!

01/28/2026

Check out this infographic to learn the 5 things you need to know about measles!

Download and share this infographic to raise awareness about measles prevention

01/23/2026

Winter weather conditions over the next few days may impact travel, power, and daily routines.

Please take precautions and limit unnecessary risks. The steps you take now can help keep you, your family, and our community stay safe.

✔️Avoid driving unless necessary

✔️Treat all downed power lines as live and dangerous

✔️Use only safe, approved indoor heating methods

✔️Check on neighbors, especially elderly or vulnerable residents, by phone when possible

✔️Report power outages directly to utility companies

✔️Call 911 only for emergencies

Staying prepared, informed, and connected helps our entire community weather the storm safely.

Stay safe and stay warm!

01/23/2026

With the upcoming winter storm, power outages are possible. If you use a generator, keep it outside and at least 20 feet away from doors, windows, and vents to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Never use generators indoors or in garages.

This animated public service announcement shares how to use generators safely to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.This video can also be viewed athttps://ww...

01/23/2026

¡Reprogramado!
El banco de comida de Manna Mercado Comunitario Gratis
¡Pase por alimentos y productos agrícolas gratis del banco de comida Manna!
Cuando: lunes, Febrero 2nd @ 1:30 pm
Dónde: Macon County Fairgrounds
1436 Georgia Rd Franklin, NC 28734
Distribución con servicio al carro hasta agotar existencias
Por favor no llegue antes de la 1:00 pm y por favor haga espacio para las cajas en su automóvil.

🚨 MANNA Market Update 🚨

Due to weather conditions, our January MANNA Market scheduled for the 26th is canceled.

The good news? We’ve rescheduled it for Monday, February 2nd! 🎉
Please help us spread the word and share the updated flyer so everyone stays informed.

Just a reminder, we will also still be holding our regular February MANNA Market on February 23rd, which means we’ll have two MANNA Markets in February!

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

01/22/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Don’t fall behind! Cervical cancer is preventable when problems are found early and treated. Make sure you are up to date on your cervical cancer screening. 📱📱Give us a call today at 828-349-2081 to schedule an appointment for a screening.
You may qualify for free or low-cost screenings!

01/16/2026

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all Macon County offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026. 🇺🇸

Regular operations will resume Tuesday, January 20, 2026.