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

• Animal Bite Report Form
• CTS Plant on Mills Gap Road Update
  Please visit shuler.house.gov for more information on the CTS Cleanup.
  • EPA Information
• New Communicable Disease Report Form for Physicians
• BCDH Billing Guide

Notice of Privacy Practices

• English
• Spanish
• Russian

Preparedness Guide

Check out the Preparedness Guide for Buncombe County Residents.

Budget Guides

• FY2012 Budget Guide
• FY2011 Budget Guide
• FY2010 Budget Guide
• FY2009 Budget Guide
• FY2008 Budget Guide

Department News

• A Second Opinion on a Diagnosis Could Make a Difference! 
• The Most Important New Year's Resolution You May Ever Make 
• Binge Drinking in the U.S. 
• Keep Those Leftovers, or Toss Them? 
• Love Your Heart 

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