Department of Health
35 Woodfin Street
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 250-5000
The Buncombe County Department o
f Health is an integral part of the quality health care system in Buncombe County and provides core public health services and innovative health care solutions.
Across the state, a network of essential services known as Public Health, works together to protect and improve the health of all citizens and to make our communities a safe and healthy place to live. The Department of Health is a vital part of this important network.
Important Documents
- EPA / CTS Plant on Mills Gap Road Update
Please visit shuler.house.gov for more information on the CTS Cleanup. - New Communicable Disease Report Form for Physicians
- BCHC Billing Guide
Notice of Privacy Practices
Health Center News
Are you Prepared for Flooding?
Flooding is one of the most common disasters that occurs in WNC. Where will your family be if it floods? At work, at school, in the car? How will you find each other?
Illnesses Linked to Lake Powhatan
On Friday, August 27, the Centers for Disease Control made the recommendation that Lake Powhatan be temporarily closed to prevent the spread of cryptosporidium (crypto).
Day of Caring Blood Drive at the Land-of-Sky Regional Council
The Land-of-Sky Regional Council will host a community blood drive at their office in West Asheville, Thursday September 2, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wright County Egg of Galt, Iowa is voluntarily recalling specific Julian dates of shell eggs produced by their farms because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Make sure your child's toys are safe by checking the US Consumer Product Safety Commission's website.
Could you recognize the symptoms of a stroke? Doctors say that if a stroke can be recognized and treated within three hours, sometimes the effects can be reversed.
...more Health Center news & events
Preparedness Guide
Check out the new Preparedness Guide for Buncombe County Residents.
Budget Guides
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Contact Info
35 Woodfin Street
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 250-5000
Servicio Interpretes Gratis
Free Language Assistance is Available
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Imagine Our Community Without Buncombe County Human Services
Take a look at this presentation about what Human Services provides the residents of Buncombe County. (Requires Windows Media Player)
Alma "Gibbie" Harris
Health Director
(828) 250-5214