Transylvania Public Health will be hosting a Health Priority Workshop for the 2024 Community Health Assessment on Tuesday, January 21 at 4:00pm in the Rogow Room at Transylvania County Library. We will recap data related to local health topics and then discuss and select top health priorities for Transylvania County to focus on over the next three years. All community members are welcome to attend! LEARN MORE
HURRICANE HELENE RESPONSE:
Safe water: In areas that have experienced flooding, drinking water may not be available or safe to drink. Be sure you do not use contaminated water to drink, wash and prepare food, make ice, prepare baby formula, wash dishes, brush teeth or wash hands. LEARN MORE
Safe food: Be sure to dispose of any food that has been in contact with floodwaters or has not been properly refrigerated. If in doubt, throw it out! LEARN MORE
Septic systems: Flooding can cause damage to your septic system. If your septic system is damaged and in need of repair, call 828-884-3139 or visit Environmental Health at 106 E Morgan St. LEARN MORE
Trash disposal: The landfill is open and can accept natural vegetation storm debris including spoiled hay. Pisgah Forest and See Off Convenience Sites are also open as usual. City of Brevard has resumed normal trash pickup service.
SUMMER AT THE TOWN POOL WITH FRIENDS ON A HOT SUMMER DAY.
A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY LUNCH FOR ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE CO-WORKERS.
MATCHING TATTOOS WITH YOUR COUSINS, JUST LIKE YOU ALWAYS SAID YOU WOULD.
You might not know it, but memories like these are made possible by Transylvania Public Health. We inspect places like public and private pools, restaurants, hotels and even tattoo parlors to help keep them clean and safe for everyone in Transylvania County to use.
We also keep Transylvania County safe by offering immunizations, screening for health concerns, encouraging good nutrition, and more. Good public health is the backbone of a thriving, healthy community. Transylvania Public Health is already doing a lot to keep you healthy. Get to know us – there’s a lot more we can do for you.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday – Thursday
8:30am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-5:00pm
Friday
8:30am-5:00pm (last appt at 4:30pm)
828.884.3135
[email protected]
Communicable Disease FAX: 828.884.4272
(for CD reports, STD reports, bite reports)
DISASTER RESPONSE RESOURCES
last updated Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 2pm RECOVERY ASSISTANCE: Transylvania County Building Permitting & Enforcement - contact 828-884-3029 or email [email protected] for inspections of flood-damaged buildings FEMA - Apply online at...
read moreSEPTIC SYSTEM GUIDANCE
PRINTABLE VERSION After the flood waters have receded: Use the septic system very sparingly until water over the septic tank and drainfield areas is no longer evident on the ground surface. If the system is damaged and in need of repair, contact your local health...
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WATER SAFETY GUIDANCE
Access to safe and potable water remains a top concern in Western North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is sharing guidance on actions people can take to ensure water is safe and to prevent...
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FOOD SAFETY GUIDANCE
Perishable food such as meat, poultry, seafood, milk, and eggs that are not kept adequately refrigerated or frozen may cause illness if consumed, even when they are thoroughly cooked. Never taste food to determine if it is safe to eat. Throw out any food with an...
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COVID-19 Guidance
The following guidance for COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses such as flu and RSV can help prevent the spread of these illnesses. People who are experiencing symptoms of any respiratory illness should stay home and stay away from others until symptoms have been...
read morePROTECTING OUR COMMUNITY.
Transylvania County is known for its natural beauty, making it a popular tourist destination and more importantly, a place for families to grow and thrive. We’d venture to say that without clean water, a healthy population, and a well-immunized community, this wouldn’t be so.
Transylvania Public Health is committed to keeping our county beautiful and its people healthy. We’re a quiet but steady partner in economic development, an outspoken player in community health and promotion, and a valued member of any health crisis or disaster preparedness team.
TRANSYLVANIA PUBLIC HEALTH.
WE’RE HERE FOR EVERYONE.
EVERYWHERE. EVERYDAY.
MY HEALTH
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
