Rutherford County Health Department

04/02/2026

🌷🐣 Happy Easter from Foothills Health District! 🐣🌷

As you spend time with family, enjoy the spring weather, and maybe hunt a few eggs, we wish you a safe and happy holiday weekend!

📅 Holiday Closure Notice:
Our offices will be closed Friday, April 3rd and Monday, April 6th in observance of Easter.

⏰ We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, April 7th at 8:30 AM.

Wishing you a joyful and healthy Easter! 💛

03/27/2026

🌱 Spring is here… and so is gardening season! 🌼

When most people think of tetanus, they picture stepping on a rusty nail—but that’s not the full story.

🦠 Tetanus bacteria actually live in:
✔️ Soil
✔️ Dust
✔️ Manure

That means everyday activities like gardening, yard work, or even small cuts and scrapes can put you at risk.

💉 The good news? Tetanus is preventable with a simple vaccine.

👉 Adults should get a tetanus booster every 10 years
👉 Not sure if you’re up to date? Now is a great time to check!

🌿 As you get your hands in the dirt this spring, make sure you’re protected.

📞 Call us today to schedule your vaccine or ask questions: 828-287-6100

💚 Care within reach. Protection that lasts.

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.