Macon County Public Health

11/14/2025

🌎🌎 On this , I'm proud to stand with the 589 million people living with diabetes and to help educate those at risk. Join me in showing your support and making a difference. Because it all matters. Learn more at diabetes.org/ADM. 🌍🌍🌍 American Diabetes Association

11/13/2025

"The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services are alerting providers, parents and caregivers of an outbreak of infant botulism that prompted a nationwide recall of all ByHeart Inc. Whole Nutrition Infant Formula."

JOINT PRESS RELEASE — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services are alerting providers, parents and caregivers of an outbreak of infant botulism that prompted a nationwide recall of all ByHeart Inc. Whole Nutrition...

11/10/2025

11/07/2025

11/06/2025

🚨🚨 A staggering 136 million Americans are living with diabetes or prediabetes. This November, for , let's join the fight to end diabetes together with the . 💙💙💙 Learn more at diabetes.org/GetInvolved.

11/04/2025

Come hang out with us today! We have a SUPER fun activity about dental hygiene your kiddos will LOVE!

11/03/2025

🔴 UPDATE! Funding has been secured to support the continued operation of WIC through November 30, 2025. The State has agreed to fill any gaps in funding through the end of the month.
🔴 We understand from the recent White House announcement that there are plans to fund WIC through the shutdown using alternative funding sources. Additional funding would be required to sustain program operations further.
🔴 If funding is not provided, and the WIC program must shut down, DHHS will provide 3-days advance notice to participants, local agencies, retailers.
🔴 DHHS remains committed to serving women, infants, and children.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Macon County Public Health!!

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween, Macon County! Watch for extra foot traffic, especially in town. If you are walking around, try to wear some kind of reflective gear to make yourselves and your little ones more visible to drivers.

Wishing you a safe, fun evening with your loved ones. 👻🎃