Rowan County Health Department

03/27/2026

Happy Nutrition Month!

RCPH was happy to provide Rowan County Literacy Council, Inc. with the NC WIC "I

🥦🫑🥕 During Ms. Rose's Saturday class this weekend, her students each received a North Carolina WIC book about vegetables. The book included portions, different ways to cook each vegetable, and lots of delicious recipes that had vegetables in them.

03/27/2026

Plums are rich in fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. Plums grow on trees and are usually a dark shade of purple. This fruit is great served as a summer snack.

Try it by just taking a bite!

03/26/2026

🗣️ Your voice matters!

The Adolescent Health Learning Collaborative wants to hear from Rowan County residents. The Adolescent Pulse Assessment helps shape the future of youth health in our community. Open to adolescents, adults, and educators—responses are anonymous and confidential.

👉 Take the survey & share your voice today!
tinyurl.com/PulseAssessment2026

03/25/2026

Use National Nutrition Month as an excuse to mix up your recipes!

Ingredients
1 pound box of fettuccine noodles
16 ounces of shrimp, peeled, deveined, and thawed
4 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup basil leaves (or microbasil), chopped
4 lemons
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

Instructions
Cook the fettuccine in a large pot of boiling water for 9-10 minutes. Stir occasionally. When the noodles are almost done, add the shrimp.
Cook about 3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and are done. Drain all in a colander.
Heat a Dutch oven-style pan over medium heat.
Add the olive oil and then sauté the garlic.
Add the noodle and shrimp mixture and allow it to heat.
Add the fresh basil and juice of the lemons.
Toss and serve.
Optional garnishes: grated Parmesan cheese and Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes.

03/23/2026

With so much nutrition misinformation out there, it takes real effort to sort fact from fiction.

Make sure your family has the right resources to navigate misinformation, and consider seeing an RDN for additional support:

03/21/2026

Bell peppers are high in vitamins and minerals. They contain no unhealthy fats and are low in calories. Add bell peppers to your next meal for a colorful plate!

03/20/2026

🗓️ Public Health Week 2026 is almost here!

The Rowan County Public Health Department is excited to announce a full week of activities for Public Health Week, April 6–12, 2026, focused on this year’s national theme: “Ready, Set, Action.”

From moving with community leaders, to su***de prevention training, trivia night, and connecting residents with ways to serve and stay healthy, this week highlights how preparation, partnership, and action improve health across Rowan County. 💙

👉 Read the full press release to learn about all the planned events, dates, locations, and how you can take part in improving community health:
🔗rowancountync.gov/256/Health-Department

Let’s get ready, get set, and take action—together.

03/19/2026

Feeling powerless in the Kitchen? Take your power back with these WIC resources. Click the link and gain access to cookbooks filled with easy recipes to fuel your family.

https://tinyurl.com/NutritionResources26

03/18/2026

📢 Community Invitation: Opioid Settlement Public Meeting

Rowan County Public Health is hosting the Annual Opioid Settlement Public Meeting on April 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM. This meeting provides an opportunity to learn how opioid settlement funds are being used locally, review progress, and hear about priorities for the upcoming year—including prevention, treatment access, and recovery support.

Community participation is encouraged as we remain committed to transparency and collaboration.

👉 Read the full press release here: rowancountync.gov/256/Health-Department

✅ Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bdEJ-VUpUGaY1ZhL78GTmavMnsfPyB6uhzR9EwIfMlU/preview

03/18/2026

Join us for the Annual Opioid Settlement Public Meeting on April 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM. Community members are invited to learn about Rowan County’s opioid settlement strategies, see updates on current initiatives, review progress, and hear highlights from Rowan County Public Health and the HOPE Team. Your voice and participation are essential as we continue working toward stronger recovery, prevention, and community support efforts.
📍 1813 E Innes St, Salisbury, NC 28146
📝 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bdEJ-VUpUGaY1ZhL78GTmavMnsfPyB6uhzR9EwIfMlU/preview

03/16/2026

Superheroes don’t skip breakfast.

Make sure you and your family fuel up with a nutritious morning meal to help kickstart and power your day! Check out these super tips: