departments & agencies
health center
35 Woodfin
Asheville, NC 28801
(828)-250-5000
The Buncombe County Health Center 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 citizens and to make our communities a safe and healthy place to live. The Health Center is a vital part of this important network.
Important Documents
- EPA / CTS Plant on Mills Gap Road Update
Please visit shuler.house.gov for more information on the CTS Cleanup. - New Communicable Disease Report Form for Physicians
- BCHC Billing Guide
Health Center News
Health Center Primary Care Transitioning to WNCCHS
Patients will be transitioned from the Buncombe County Health Center to WNCCHS in early January 2010.
Certain Ground Beef Products Recalled Due To Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
Fairbank Farms, an Ashville, NY, establishment, is recalling approximately 545,699 pounds of fresh ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli.
Remember These Flood Safety Tips
The remnants of Hurricane Ida could bring 2-3 inches of rain in a short period of time on Tuesday, November 10. This could mean flooding in flood prone areas.
H1N1 Vaccine: Separating Fact from Fiction
A lot of information has been circulating about the H1N1 (or Swine flu) vaccine that is expected to arrive soon. Here are the answers some of the questions many people have.
Just How Clean Is Your Favorite Restaurant?
Everyone loves eating out. It’s fast, it’s easy, and most of all you don’t have to clean the dishes after the meal! However, have you ever wondered...just how clean is my favorite restaurant?
H1N1: What You Can Do
What you can do to stop the spread of this nasty virus.
Preparedness Guide
Check out the new Preparedness Guide for Buncombe County Residents.
Budget Guides
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Contact Info
Alma "Gibbie" Harris
Health Director
(828) 250-5214
Servicio Interpretes Gratis
Free Language Assistance is Available
Seasonal & H1N1 Flu Updates
- H1N1 Flu Mist Clinic - November 19, 2009
- Seasonal Flu Shots Now Available
- Seasonal / H1N1 Flu Resources
- CDC Daily Update
- Be Prepared
Buncombe County H1N1 Flu Hotline: 250-6400
Imagine Our Community Without Buncombe County Human Services
Take a look at this presentation about what Human Services provides the residents of Buncombe County. (Requires Windows Media Player)