It is the mission of the Department of Health to promote and protect the public's health and to assure through community partnerships that all people in Buncombe County have the opportunity to make healthy choices within a healthy environment.
Birth & Death Certificates
The Deputy Registrar/Vital Statistics Office at the Department of Health processes certificates for all births and deaths that occur in Buncombe County.
Birth Control
This program offers Pregnancy Testing, Yearly physical exams including Pap Smear and Laboratory tests, Education regarding family planning methods and disease prevention.
Breast & Cervical Cancer
BCCCP offers Free or Low Cost services to uninsured or low income women age 18 to 64. Please call to see if you qualify.
Care Coordination
Care Coordination for Children (CC4C) is an at-risk population management program that serves children from birth to 5 years of age who meet certain risk criteria.
Clinical Services
Buncombe County offers a number of services to the public to assist with the Health, Safety and Wellbeing of the public.
Disease Control
The Communicable Disease Program provides investigation, surveillance, reporting and prevention activities necessary to control communicable diseases and to protect the health of the public.
Environmental Health
The staff of the Environmental Health Division is charged with enforcing North Carolina laws and rules to safeguard health and protect the environment in Buncombe County.
Health Promotion
Health Promotion Staff provide data and surveillance, communication and technical assistance to engage community partners...
Immunizations
Immunizations are offered to children and adults of Buncombe County at low or no cost
Interpreter Services
Interpreter services are available at no cost to any individual utilizing our services.
Nutrition / WIC
Our Nutrition programs are designed to improve the health and well-being of Buncombe County residents. We offer several programs to benefit adults, children, and infants.
Nurse Family Partnership - NFP
Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) established in Buncombe County in October 2009 has served over 100 families.
STD Clinic
Screening, education, treatment and follow-up for STDs at no charge...
Travel Vaccines
BCDH provides comprehensive screening, education, and vaccination for clients travelling abroad.
TB Clinic
TB Skin testing is offered Monday, Tuesday and Friday, ONLY. Walk-in basis (first come, first served) in the Immunization Clinic.
CDC Health & Safety Topics
Community Health Assessment
Community Health Improvement Plan
Restaurant Scores Online
Health Alerts
Health Data & Reports
Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention
Childbirth Education Classes (PDF)
MAHEC Childbirth Classes Brochure (PDF)
Data & Reports
Dental Health Education
Healthy Communities
Nutrition & Physical Activity
Public Speaking Requests
Teens and Young Adults
Tobacco Prevention & Cessation
Worksite Wellness
Be Ready for Emergencies
Prescription Discount Card
Healthy Communities
School Health