The Buncombe County Department of 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 residents 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

• For Medical Providers
  • Communicable Disease Report Form for Physicians
  • Animal Bite Report Form
  • How To Improve Immunization Rates
  • Pantoea spp. Information
  • Control of Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE)
  • Measles Outbreak Information
• Free Interpreter Services
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Russian
• Notice of Privacy Practices
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Russian
• Vaccine Information Sheets
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Russian
• Broadcasting & Recording at Social Services Facilites

CTS Plant Update

CTS Community Update - 05/15/2013 (PDF)

CTS Community Update - 04/08/2013 (PDF)

CTS Community Update - 02/21/2013 (PDF)

CTS Community Update - 01/18/2013 (PDF)

EPA Superfund Quick Reference Sheet

Preparedness Guide

Check out the Preparedness Guide for Buncombe County Residents.

Kids Activity Book (Ready.gov)

Finance Guides

• BCDH Billing Guide
  
  
• FY2013 Behavioral Health Budget Guide
• FY2013 Public Health Budget Guide
• FY2012 Public Health Budget Guide
• FY2011 Public Health Budget Guide
• FY2010 Public Health Budget Guide
• FY2009 Public Health Budget Guide

Department News

• Protect Your Family From Rabies 
• Balanced Living - High Blood Pressure 
• "Realizing the Benefits of a Diverse & Inclusive Workforce" Conference Materials Available 
• Health Facts You May Not Know... 
• How Many Calories Should You Have a Day? 
• Watch Out for Portion Distortion 
• YOU Need to Know the Signs of Stroke 
• Thinking of Having a Baby? 
• Measure Up: How Much Do You Eat? 
• Health Alert - Measles Outbreak 
• Winn-Dixie Issues Voluntary Recall On Winn-Dixie Organic 100% Apple Juice 
• 6 Reasons Drinking Water Helps Solve Any Problem 
• Buncombe Ranks in Top 20 Healthiest NC Counties 
• Health Officials Caution Against Sharing Diabetes Care Equipment 
• Hot Cars or Hot Oven - It's the Same Thing! 
• Bicyclists - Learn to be a Confident Commuter 
• Attention Bicyclists - Classes Just For You 

Contact

Alma "Gibbie" Harris
Health Director
p. 828.250.5214

Address
PO Box 7407
Asheville, NC 28802

Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Servicio Interpretes Gratis
Free Language Assistance is Available