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LENOIR, NC (August 14, 2019) -- The Caldwell County Health Department is proud to announce that Environmental Health now has an online inspection portal via Digital Health Department. This portal has numerous benefits, such as it can be…

LENOIR, NC (August 12, 2019) -- The Caldwell County Health Department is hosting a walk-in TDaP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) vaccination and education clinic at the Caldwell County Health Department (2345 Morganton BLVD, Lenoir, NC…

LENOIR, NC (August 9, 2019) -- On August 9th, 2019, Caldwell County Animal Control was notified by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health that a fox submitted for testing was infected with the rabies virus. On August 7th, 2019…

LENOIR, NC (July 18, 2019) -- Health officials at the Caldwell County Health Department (CCHD) have noticed higher than usual activity of pertussis, also known as “whooping cough,” reported in Caldwell County in the past few months. All…

LENOIR, NC (July 12, 2019) -- The Caldwell County Health Department would like to inform you there is a nationwide shortage of Aplisol and Tubersol which are used for the tuberculosis (TB) skin test screenings. The health department will…

LENOIR, NC (June 14, 2019) -- Anna Martin, MPH, has been named Health Director for the Caldwell County Health Department, at the June 13th, 2019 Board of Health meeting. Martin has served as Public Health Public Information Officer, Health…

LENOIR, NC (March 28, 2019) -- The Caldwell County Health Department will be hosting the 2019 Child Health and Safety Fair, located outside the Health and Human Services Building (2345 Morganton BLVD SW, Lenoir 28645). The event will be…

LENOIR, NC (March 25, 2019) -- Caldwell County Animal Control, located at 829 Fairview Dr SW, Lenoir, NC 28645, will be open on April 6th from 10:00-2:00, instead of April 13th (the second Saturday) due to a special adoption event. This is…

LENOIR, NC (February 14, 2019) -- The Caldwell County Health Department will now offer extended after hours to the public to help better meet the needs of our community. This will be offered every Tuesday starting on March 5th, 2019. The…

LENOIR, NC (October 31, 2018) -- Caldwell County Public Health Director, Joshua Swift, will be leaving his current role from Caldwell County Health Department, effective November 8, 2018.  Mr. Swift will be serving as the Forsyth County…

LENOIR, NC (October 26, 2018) -- Caldwell County Animal Control will host a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, November 10th from 9 am until 12 pm.  This event will be at the Caldwell County Health and Human Services Building (2345…

LENOIR, NC (October 4, 2018) -- Caldwell County Health Department has rescheduled the annual “Flu Drive-Thru Clinic” for Saturday, October 20th, 2018 at the Caldwell County Health Department, 2345 Morganton BLVD SW, Lenoir, NC 28645.  The…

LENOIR, NC (September 24, 2018) -- Caldwell County Animal Control (829 Fairview Dr SW, Lenoir) will reopen Monday, September 24th, 2018.  Animal Control closed on September 10th due to minor renovations taking place. Animal Control is…

LENOIR, NC (September 12, 2018) -- Caldwell County Health Department, located at 2345 Morganton Blvd Lenoir, will be postponing the annual flu drive-thru clinic that was scheduled for Saturday, September 15th, 2018, due to impeding weather…

LENOIR, NC (August 27, 2018) -- Caldwell County Health Department will be holding its annual “Flu Drive-Thru Clinic” on Saturday, September 15th at the Caldwell County Health Department, 2345 Morganton BLVD SW, Lenoir, NC 28645. The…

LENOIR, NC (August 17, 2018) -- Caldwell County Animal Control (829 Fairview Dr SW, Lenoir) will be decreasing the price of their adoptions fee from $75 to $35 until August 31st. Animal Control is regulated by the North Carolina Department…

LENOIR, NC (July 26, 2018) -- Two confirmed cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, were reported in Caldwell County earlier this week.  Caldwell County Health Department reports the individuals diagnosed with pertussis are being…

LENOIR, NC (Jun 14, 2018)…Caldwell County Health Department’s Communicable Disease (CD) staff has received the “Mighty Oak” Award.  This award is an honor first given in 2015 to highlight a county CD program that has exemplified the…

LENOIR, NC (May 3, 2018)…Caldwell County Animal Control will host a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, May 19th from 9 am until 12 pm.This event will be at the Caldwell County Health and Human Services Building (2345 Morganton BLVD SW,…

LENOIR, NC (April 24, 2018)…EBT for WIC is now available in Caldwell County. EBT for WIC, or eWIC, is simple, safe and convenient!  The card works like a debit card at the store checkout. Participants have the choice to buy only the foods…

LENOIR, NC (April 3, 2018)…Caldwell County Health Department will be hosting the 2018 Child Health and Safety Fair, located outside the Health and Human Services Building (2345 Morganton BLVD SW, Lenoir 28645).  The event will be held on…

LENOIR, NC (April 4, 2018)…Caldwell County Animal Control (829 Fairview Dr SW, Lenoir) will be decreasing the price of their adoptions fee from $75 to $35 from April 4th until April 20th. Animal Control is regulated by the North Carolina…

LENOIR, NC (March 7, 2018)…According to North Carolina’s State Center for Health Statistics, cancer of the colon and rectum was the second leading cause of cancer death in North Carolina from 2008 to 2012.  It is estimated that 4,633 people…

LENOIR, NC (December 4, 2017)…Caldwell County Health Department would like to invite you to the Shirley A. Stamey classroom dedication.  The reception will be held in the 3rd floor conference room at Caldwell County Health and Human…

CALDWELL COUNTY, NC (November 16, 2017)…Caldwell County Health Department encourages tobacco-free living during the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout (GASO). Caldwell County Health Department is encouraging the community to…

CALDWELL COUNTY, NC (November 9, 2017)…Caldwell County Health Department is encouraging Caldwell County Citizen to help stop the spread of hepatitis B and hepatitis C by being tested, receiving vaccination (HBV only) and observing safe…

LENOIR, NC (September 19, 2017)…There will be walk-in, flu clinics at the Caldwell County Health Department, (2345 Morganton BLVD SW, Lenoir) every Monday in October from 9:00am – 11:00am and 2:00pm – 4:00pm. There will also be two walk-in,…

LENOIR, NC (September 15, 2017)…Caldwell County Health Department would like to remind our residents that September is a good time to prepare – not only for the next hurricane or flood – but for any emergency that might put you and your…

LENOIR, NC (August 18, 2017)…Joshua Swift of New Hanover, North Carolina will become Public Health Director of the Caldwell County Health Department, starting September 5th. Mr. Swift comes to Caldwell County with over nine years of…