Jackson County, NC Department of Public Health

08/28/2026

🎤 Meet Our Keynote Speaker!
We’re excited to welcome Keahana Lambert to the Jackson County Recovery Rally🌟 Keahana’s experience, passion, and message of hope will help us celebrate the strength of individuals and families impacted by recovery.
Join us as we come together to celebrate recovery, honor resilience, reduce stigma, and remind our community that recovery is possible. 💜
📅 August 30th, 2026
📍 Bridge Park Sylva
⏰ 4:00pm- 6:00pm

08/28/2026

THIS SUNDAY! Jackson County Recovery Rally !

Join us on August 30th from 4:00–6:00 PM at Bridge Park as we come together to celebrate recovery, support one another, and share hope.

Come walk with us. Come stand with us. Come be a part of the hope.

Recovery is possible, and no one has to walk the journey alone.

ESTE DOMINGO! Rally por la Recuperación del Condado de Jackson!
Únete a nosotros el 30 de agosto, de 4:00 a 6:00 p. m., en Bridge Park, mientras nos reunimos para celebrar la recuperación, apoyarnos mutuamente y compartir esperanza.

Ven a caminar con nosotros. Ven a apoyarnos. Ven a ser parte de la esperanza.

La recuperación es posible y nadie tiene que recorrer este camino solo.

08/28/2026

TOMORROW! COME SEE US! ADOPT AN AMIMAL!

Come to our OPEN HOUSE and meet all the wonderful animals we have. The Adoption cost will only be $15 pet pet and cats are BOGO. We will also be featuring our sponsors Best Day Ever Doggy Day Care Gertrude & Lloyd Southwestern Child Development Commission Inc. AAA Greene Brothers Well Drilling City Lights Bookstore
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08/27/2026

🎤 Meet Our Featured Speaker!
We’re excited to welcome Cody Woodard as a guest speaker at our upcoming Recovery Rally! 💜
Join us as we come together to celebrate recovery, honor the strength of those on their journey, and remind our community that recovery is possible and no one has to walk the journey alone.
📅 August 30th, 2026
📍 Bridge Park Sylva
⏰ 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Bring your friends, family, and community spirit! Let’s come together to celebrate recovery, reduce stigma, and build a community of hope and support.

08/27/2026

Mosquito and tick bites can spread disease, but the right repellent can help protect you. Choose an EPA-registered product and use it as directed when spending time outdoors. Learn how to prevent bites and stay safe: https://www.cdc.gov/vector-borne-diseases/prevention/index.html
Las picaduras de mosquitos y garrapatas pueden transmitir enfermedades, pero el repelente adecuado puede ayudar a protegerte. Elige un producto registrado por la EPA y úsalo según las indicaciones cuando pases tiempo al aire libre. Aprende cómo prevenir las picaduras y mantenerte seguro: https://www.cdc.gov/vector-borne-diseases/prevention/index.html
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08/26/2026

Breastfeeding works best when it's a team effort, including coaches and cheerleaders! From pregnancy through those early days and beyond, having support really matters. Dads and partners make a big difference in meeting breastfeeding goals.
Learn more about what to expect with breastfeeding and how dads and partners can participate in feeding your baby by calling us today at 828-587-8243.

¡La lactancia materna tiene más éxito cuando es un esfuerzo en equipo! Contar con el apoyo de familiares, parejas y otras personas cercanas marca una gran diferencia. Desde el embarazo, durante los primeros días y en cada etapa del proceso, el acompañamiento es fundamental. Los padres y las parejas desempeñan un papel muy importante para ayudar a alcanzar las metas de la lactancia materna.
Obtenga más información sobre qué puede esperar durante la lactancia materna y cómo los padres y las parejas pueden participar en la alimentación de su bebé llamándonos hoy al 828-587-8243.

08/25/2026

🎤 Meet Our Keynote Speaker!
We’re excited to welcome Kevin Rumley to the Jackson County Recovery Rally🌟 Kevin’s experience, passion, and message of hope will help us celebrate the strength of individuals and families impacted by recovery.
Join us as we come together to celebrate recovery, honor resilience, reduce stigma, and remind our community that recovery is possible. 💜
📅 August 30th, 2026
📍 Bridge Park Sylva
⏰ 4:00pm- 6:00pm

08/25/2026

Health on the Horizon is featuring Anna, our Health Director, as she shares how our team prepared for a measles response in our community. Preparedness is at the heart of Public Health!

08/25/2026

Wash fresh fruits and vegetables before eating.
Wash your hands before preparing food and before eating.
Keep raw produce separate from raw meat.
Drink water from safe sources.
If you're sick with diarrhea, avoid preparing food for others.
While washing produce may not remove every parasite, it's still one of the best ways to reduce germs and dirt before eating.
Healthy habits in the kitchen help protect you and the people you love. Learn more cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/index.html
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Lave las frutas y verduras frescas antes de consumirlas.
Lávese las manos antes de preparar alimentos y antes de comer.
Mantenga los productos agrícolas crudos separados de la carne cruda.
Beba agua proveniente de fuentes seguras.
Si tiene diarrea, evite preparar alimentos para otras personas.
Aunque lavar los productos agrícolas tal vez no elimine todos los parásitos, sigue siendo una de las mejores formas de reducir los gérmenes y la suciedad antes de consumirlos.
Los hábitos saludables en la cocina ayudan a protegerte a ti y a tus seres queridos.
Más información cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/index.html
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