Rutherford County Health Department

Rutherford County Health Department Public Health Department serving the citizens of Rutherford County North Carolina

🎁 Warm Holiday Wishes! Our team sends you heartfelt wishes for a joyful holiday season and a bright new year. Thank you ...
12/25/2025

🎁 Warm Holiday Wishes!
Our team sends you heartfelt wishes for a joyful holiday season and a bright new year. Thank you for being part of our community and for supporting public health throughout 2025.

Stay safe, stay well, and enjoy this special time of year! 🎄✨

🎁 ¡Cálidos deseos navideños!
Nuestro equipo le envía los mejores deseos para una temporada festiva llena de alegría y un próspero Año Nuevo. Gracias por ser parte de nuestra comunidad y por apoyar la salud pública durante todo el 2025.

¡Cuídese, manténgase bien y disfrute de esta época tan especial del año! 🎄✨

🎄 Holiday Hours Announcement 🎄Please note our upcoming schedule for the holiday season:📌 Tuesday, December 23 – Friday, ...
12/23/2025

🎄 Holiday Hours Announcement 🎄
Please note our upcoming schedule for the holiday season:

📌 Tuesday, December 23 – Friday, December 26: Closed
📌 Wednesday, December 31: Closing at 3:00 PM
📌 Thursday, January 1 – Friday, January 2: Closed

We hope you and your family have a safe, happy, and healthy holiday season! ❤️
– Foothills Health District

🎄 Anuncio de Horario de Días Festivos 🎄
Por favor tome nota de nuestro horario para la temporada festiva:

📌 Martes, 23 de diciembre – Viernes, 26 de diciembre: Cerrado
📌 Miércoles, 31 de diciembre: Cerramos a las 3:00 p. m.
📌 Jueves, 1 de enero – Viernes, 2 de enero: Cerrado

¡Esperamos que usted y su familia tengan una temporada festiva segura, feliz y llena de salud! ❤️
– Distrito de Salud de Foothills

🚨 Measles Outbreak Update (Upstate SC)South Carolina DPH reports 9 new cases, bringing the Upstate outbreak to 135 (138 ...
12/16/2025

🚨 Measles Outbreak Update (Upstate SC)
South Carolina DPH reports 9 new cases, bringing the Upstate outbreak to 135 (138 total measles cases reported to DPH in 2025), with most centered in Spartanburg County near our border.

As of December 16, 2025, there are no confirmed cases in Rutherford or McDowell Counties.

What to do now
✅ Get vaccinated if you haven’t.
📞 Not sure about your MMR status? Call us and we’ll check:
• Rutherford County HD: 828-287-6100
• McDowell County HD: 828-652-6811

More info:
• SC DPH update on the outbreak https://dph.sc.gov/diseases-conditions/infectious-diseases/measles-rubeola/2025-measles-outbreak
• CDC measles data & resources https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html

The Foothills Health District will be closed Friday, December 12th.We will reopen on Monday, December 15th. Have a happy...
12/12/2025

The Foothills Health District will be closed Friday, December 12th.

We will reopen on Monday, December 15th. Have a happy and healthy weekend!

El Distrito de Salud de Foothills estará cerrado el viernes, 12 de diciembre.

Reabriremos el lunes, 15 de diciembre. ¡Que tenga un fin de semana feliz y saludable!

Due to the possibility of inclement weather overnight, the Foothills Health District will operate on a 2 hour delay tomo...
12/04/2025

Due to the possibility of inclement weather overnight, the Foothills Health District will operate on a 2 hour delay tomorrow, December 5th. We will open at 10:30 am.

Thank you for understanding and please travel carefully!

12/02/2025

📣 Measles Update from the Foothills Health District

The South Carolina Department of Public Health has reported 14 new measles cases in the Upstate region, bringing the total associated with the outbreak to 76 cases. Many of these cases are in areas close to the North Carolina border, including Spartanburg County, which neighbors Rutherford County.

🔹 At this time, there are no measles cases in Rutherford County or within the Foothills Health District.
We continue to monitor the situation closely and remain in communication with state partners.

Why this matters for our community:

Measles is highly contagious and can spread through the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves an area. Because we share a border and regional travel is common, staying informed and protected is important.

What You Can Do:

Check your vaccination status. The MMR vaccine is safe and highly effective at preventing measles.

Watch for symptoms if you have recently traveled to or spent time in the Upstate SC region:
• Fever
• Cough
• Runny nose
• Red, irritated eyes
• Rash appearing a few days after fever

Call ahead before visiting a healthcare provider if you suspect measles exposure or symptoms — this helps protect others from potential exposure.

The Foothills Health District will continue to track updates, share information promptly, and support our community in staying safe and healthy.

📣 Actualización sobre el sarampión del Distrito de Salud de Foothills

El Departamento de Salud Pública de Carolina del Sur ha reportado 14 nuevos casos de sarampión en la región de Upstate, elevando el total del brote a 76 casos. Muchos de estos casos están en áreas cercanas a la frontera con Carolina del Norte, incluida Spartanburg County, que limita con el condado de Rutherford.

🔹 En este momento, no hay casos de sarampión en el condado de Rutherford ni dentro del Distrito de Salud de Foothills.
Seguimos monitoreando la situación de cerca y mantenemos comunicación constante con nuestros socios estatales.

Por qué esto es importante para nuestra comunidad:

El sarampión es altamente contagioso y puede permanecer en el aire hasta dos horas después de que una persona infectada abandone un área. Debido a que compartimos frontera y es común viajar entre regiones, es importante mantenerse informado y protegido.

Lo que usted puede hacer:

Verifique su estado de vacunación. La vacuna MMR es segura y muy eficaz para prevenir el sarampión.

Esté atento a los síntomas si ha viajado recientemente o pasado tiempo en la región de Upstate SC:
• Fiebre
• Tos
• Secreción nasal
• Ojos rojos o irritados
• Erupción cutánea que aparece unos días después de la fiebre

Llame antes de acudir a un proveedor de atención médica si sospecha exposición o síntomas de sarampión — esto ayuda a proteger a otros de una posible exposición.

El Distrito de Salud de Foothills continuará monitoreando las actualizaciones, compartiendo información de manera oportuna y apoyando a nuestra comunidad para mantenerse segura y saludable.

12/01/2025
🍽️ Love your leftovers—but keep them safe too!Whether you’re savoring holiday dishes or just enjoying a home-cooked meal...
11/28/2025

🍽️ Love your leftovers—but keep them safe too!

Whether you’re savoring holiday dishes or just enjoying a home-cooked meal, following the right steps helps protect your family from food-borne illness.
Food Safety and Inspection Service

✅ Quick Tips for Safe Leftovers:

Refrigerate or freeze leftovers within 2 hours (or within 1 hour if the room temp is above 90 °F).

Store foods in shallow containers to help them cool quickly.

Eat refrigerated leftovers within 3-4 days, or freeze them for 2-6 months for best quality.

When reheating leftovers, be sure they reach an internal temperature of 165 °F.

🧼 Remember: You might love your leftovers—but bad bacteria don’t. Good food safety habits mean more enjoyment, less risk.

For more details about safe food handling and storage, visit https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safetyor reach out to us at Foothills Health District.

Stay safe, stay thoughtful—and enjoy your meal again tomorrow!

🦃🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from Foothills Health District!Today we give thanks for our incredible community, our dedicated st...
11/27/2025

🦃🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from Foothills Health District!
Today we give thanks for our incredible community, our dedicated staff, and all who work every day to support the health and well-being of Rutherford and McDowell counties.
We are grateful for you.
Wishing you a safe, healthy, and joyful holiday! 🤎

🦃🍁 ¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias de parte del Distrito de Salud de Foothills!
Hoy damos gracias por nuestra increíble comunidad, nuestro personal dedicado y todos los que trabajan cada día para apoyar la salud y el bienestar de los condados de Rutherford y McDowell.
Estamos agradecidos por ustedes.
¡Les deseamos un feriado seguro, saludable y lleno de alegría! 🤎

🦃 Holiday Closure:Foothills Health District will be closed Nov. 26–28 for Thanksgiving.We’ll reopen Monday, Dec. 1.Have ...
11/26/2025

🦃 Holiday Closure:
Foothills Health District will be closed Nov. 26–28 for Thanksgiving.
We’ll reopen Monday, Dec. 1.
Have a safe and happy holiday! 🍁

🦃 Cierre por el Día de Acción de Gracias:
El Distrito de Salud de Foothills estará cerrado del 26 al 28 de noviembre por el feriado.
Reabriremos el lunes 1 de diciembre.
¡Que tengan un feriado seguro y feliz! 🍁

📢 Public Health Update: Measles in Upstate South Carolina (Picture curtesy of SC DPH) South Carolina DPH reports a conti...
11/25/2025

📢 Public Health Update: Measles in Upstate South Carolina (Picture curtesy of SC DPH)

South Carolina DPH reports a continued measles outbreak in the Upstate, with 52 cases confirmed as of November 21. Cases remain concentrated in Spartanburg County, and no hospitalizations have been reported.

📍 What to know:
• Nearly all cases are in people who are not vaccinated.
• Most cases are in children and teens.
• Measles is extremely contagious and can lead to serious complications.

💉 Protect Yourself:
Make sure you and your children are up to date on the MMR vaccine.
If you develop symptoms—fever, cough, red eyes, or rash—call your healthcare provider before arriving.

We will continue to share updates as more information becomes available. Stay safe and stay informed.

— Foothills Health District

📢 Actualización de Salud Pública: Sarampión en el Upstate de Carolina del Sur (Foto cortesía del DPH de Carolina del Sur)

El Departamento de Salud Pública de Carolina del Sur (DPH) informa un brote continuo de sarampión en la región del Upstate, con 52 casos confirmados al 21 de noviembre. Los casos siguen concentrados en el condado de Spartanburg y no se han reportado hospitalizaciones.

📍 Lo que debe saber:
• Casi todos los casos son en personas no vacunadas.
• La mayoría de los casos se encuentran en niños y adolescentes.
• El sarampión es altamente contagioso y puede causar complicaciones graves.

💉 Protéjase:
Asegúrese de que usted y sus hijos estén al día con la vacuna MMR (sarampión, paperas y rubéola).
Si presenta síntomas—fiebre, tos, ojos rojos o sarpullido—llame a su proveedor de salud antes de llegar.

Continuaremos compartiendo actualizaciones a medida que haya más información disponible. Manténgase seguro e informado.

— Distrito de Salud de Foothills

✨ FREE Community Distribution Event – Today! ✨11:00 AM – 3:00 PM📍 Bethel Baptist Church (Fellowship Hall)479 Main St, El...
11/25/2025

✨ FREE Community Distribution Event – Today! ✨
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Bethel Baptist Church (Fellowship Hall)
479 Main St, Ellenboro – across from the Wash Tub

Bethel Baptist Church, together with the Foothills Health District, United Way, and the ICC Nursing Program, is hosting a FREE community distribution event open to everyone!

🍎 Free Food Distribution
Providing fresh food items for individuals and families.

🧥 Free Cold-Weather Clothing Giveaway
Coats, hats, gloves, and more to help keep you warm this winter.

🩺 Free Flu Vaccines
Stay healthy this season with no-cost flu shots.

Stop by anytime between 11am and 3pm to pick up what your family needs. Please share to help spread the word! ❤️

Address

221 Callahan Koon Road
Spindale, NC

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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