Rutherford County Health Department

03/05/2026

🚨 New Service Available!

Foothills Health District is now offering Drug Screening and DOT Drug Screening.

Whether you are an employer needing workplace testing or an individual needing DOT-compliant screening, our clinical team is here to help. DOT physicals are also available.

✔ Professional
✔ Confidential
✔ Convenient local service

📍 Available at Foothills Health District clinics.

Call to schedule:
📞 Rutherford County: 828-287-6100
📞 McDowell County: 828-652-6811

02/25/2026

Join us for a live fireside chat & tele-town hall on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. to discuss:
• What to know about recent measles cases and guidance
• Where to find resources on recommended childhood vaccines
• Ways to find a health care provider near you and access care

02/18/2026

💙 Family Planning: Your Health, Your Timing, Your Future 💙

At the Foothills Health District, our Family Planning program is here to help you make informed choices about your reproductive health — so you can plan for a family on your own time.

Our services are confidential, affordable, and focused on keeping you healthy, including:
✅ Birth control options and counseling
✅ Pap smears and annual exams
✅ Pregnancy testing and education
✅ Reproductive health guidance and support

Whether you’re planning for the future or focusing on your health right now, our team is here to support you every step of the way. 💙

Call to learn more and schedule an appointment today!

💙 Planificación Familiar: Tu Salud, Tu Momento, Tu Futuro 💙

En el Distrito de Salud Foothills, nuestro programa de Planificación Familiar está aquí para ayudarte a tomar decisiones informadas sobre tu salud reproductiva — para que puedas planificar tu familia en el momento que sea adecuado para ti.

Nuestros servicios son confidenciales, accesibles y están enfocados en mantenerte saludable, e incluyen:
✅ Opciones de anticonceptivos y consejería
✅ Pruebas de Papanicolaou y exámenes anuales
✅ Pruebas de embarazo y educación
✅ Orientación y apoyo en salud reproductiva

Ya sea que estés planificando para el futuro o enfocándote en tu salud en este momento, nuestro equipo está aquí para apoyarte en cada paso del camino. 💙

¡Llama para obtener más información y programar una cita hoy mismo!

02/05/2026

The Foothills Health District will operate on a 1 hour delay opening at 9:30 am.

Thursday, February 5th

02/04/2026

Keeping kids safe is the sweetest Valentine of all 💕

As shared by the National Child Passenger Safety Board, rear-facing is the safest way for young children to travel.

📍 The Foothills Health District has Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians who can check car seats, answer questions, and help families feel confident on the road.

Let’s keep our littlest Valentines riding rear-facing for as long as possible in a harness as snug as a hug.

National Safety Council National CPS Certification NHTSA Safe Kids Worldwide

02/02/2026

The Foothills Health District will open at 10:30 am tomorrow, February 3rd.

02/01/2026

The Foothills Health District will be closed Monday, February 2nd.

01/30/2026

Weather Update 🌧️

Out of an abundance of caution, we will be closing at 4:00 PM today due to expected weather conditions. This allows our staff to travel home safely.

Thank you for your understanding, and please take care as the weather moves through our area.

01/28/2026

The Foothills Health District will open at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, January 28th.

Please be advised that conditions are being closely monitored, and additional delays may occur if necessary.

Stay tuned for further updates.

01/27/2026

💙 Nurse Appreciation Shout-Out 💙

We want to take a moment to recognize and thank our incredible Foothills Health District nurses who stepped up to support the Special Needs Medical Shelters in both McDowell and Rutherford Counties.

When emergencies happen, our nurses are always there—providing care, comfort, and stability for some of our most vulnerable community members. This work often happens quietly, behind the scenes, and without much recognition—but it makes a huge difference.

To our nurses: thank you for your compassion, professionalism, long hours, and unwavering commitment to serving our communities. We are incredibly proud of you and grateful for all that you do—on ordinary days and during emergencies alike.

Please join us in giving them a well-deserved round of applause 👏💙


💙 Reconocimiento a nuestras enfermeras 💙

Queremos tomarnos un momento para reconocer y agradecer a las increíbles enfermeras del Distrito de Salud de Foothills que apoyaron los Refugios Médicos para Personas con Necesidades Especiales en los condados de McDowell y Rutherford.

Cuando ocurren emergencias, nuestras enfermeras siempre están presentes—brindando atención, apoyo y tranquilidad a algunos de los miembros más vulnerables de nuestra comunidad. Este trabajo muchas veces ocurre de manera silenciosa y sin reconocimiento, pero tiene un impacto enorme.

A nuestras enfermeras: gracias por su compasión, profesionalismo, largas horas de trabajo y compromiso inquebrantable con el servicio a nuestras comunidades. Estamos muy orgullosos de ustedes y profundamente agradecidos por todo lo que hacen—tanto en los días normales como durante emergencias.

Por favor, acompáñenos a brindarles un merecido aplauso 👏💙