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November 20, 2024: Fifth Positive Case of Rabies Identified in Cleveland County This Year
On November 19, 2024, the Cleveland County Health Department was notified of a skunk that tested positive for rabies. 

October 10, 2024: Fourth Positive Case of Rabies Identified in Cleveland County This Year
On October 10, 2024, the Cleveland County Health Department was notified of a skunk that tested positive for rabies.  

September 29, 2024: Cleveland County Offices Remain Closed During Recovery Efforts for Hurricane Helene
All county offices will continue to be closed Monday, September 30th, 2024. Update: County offices reopened 10/1/24.

September 17, 2024: Flu and COVID Vaccines Available September 2024
Flu and new 2024-2025 COVID vaccines available at Cleveland County Health Department beginning September 23^rd.

August 29, 2024: Third Positive Case of Rabies Identified This Year
On August 29, 2024, the Cleveland County Health Department was notified of a skunk that tested positive for rabies.

August 8, 2024: Second Positive Case of Rabies Identified This Year
On August 8, 2024, the Cleveland County Health Department was notified of a skunk that tested positive for rabies.  

June 7, 2024: Feminine Hygiene Drive, June 1 - July 30, 2024 
Cleveland County Health Department is collecting feminine hygiene products for those in need in our community. 

May 31, 2024: Free Medicine Disposal Kits and Lock Boxes Available at Local Health Department
Cleveland County Health Department is providing free resources to help prevent medication misuse and abuse. 

May 16, 2024: Event to Address Teen Pregnancy in Cleveland County on May 21, 2024
What is being done and how can you help?

April 25, 2024: Summer Days Healthy Ways - A Summer Resource Fair
On May 18, 2024, we will be hosting a free community event to spread the word about health and wellness resources available in the county over the summer. 

March 19, 2024: First Positive Case of Rabies Identified in Cleveland County This Year
On March 18, 2024, the Cleveland County Health Department was notified of a raccoon that tested positive for rabies.

March 5, 2024: Tuberculosis Case Reported
The Cleveland County Health Department is investigating a tuberculosis (TB) case.

December 8, 2023: Medicaid Expansion Launches in North Carolina
Approximately 6,000 Cleveland County Residents Newly Eligible

September 22, 2023: It's Not Too Early to Get Your Flu Shot
Flu vaccine available at Cleveland County Health Department beginning September 25^th.  

September 1, 2023: Community Health Assessment Underway
Local agencies work together to assess community needs and plan programs to address issues

June 29, 2023: Personal Care Kit Hygiene Drive now through July 31, 2023
Personal Care Kit Drive Collecting Hygiene Items for Adolescents

April 6, 2023: Cleveland County Health Department to Open Primary Care
Care for Cleveland slated to open May 15, 2023

April 3, 2023: Health Department Partners with YMCA to Host Healthy Kids Day
Join us at the Cleveland County Health Department on April 22!

March 27, 2023: The Cleveland County Health Department Needs Your Feedback
Please take our Community Satisfaction Survey  

March 18, 2023: Voluntary Recall of Certain Gerber Good Start SoothePro Powdered Infant Formula
Perrigo issued a voluntary recall of certain lots of Gerber Good Start SoothePro powdered infant formula

Health Department to Host Free Drive-thru COVID-19 Test Distribution Event
February 10 at Cleveland County Health Department  

December 15, 2022: Free COVID-19 Telemedicine Program Launched
Program to Increase Access to COVID-19 Treatment

December 7, 2022: Free Flu Vaccine for Uninsured Adults
Available at the Cleveland County Health Department while supplies last

December 5, 2022: Rabies Case Identified in Cleveland County
Third case of rabies identified in Cleveland County this year

September 21, 2022: Flu Vaccine Available at Cleveland County Health Department
Beginning October 3

August is National Breastfeeding Month
Help Cleveland County WIC Support Breastfeeding  

When the Smoke Clears Video Contest Winners Recognized
Local students speak out against youth marijuana use   

NC Officials Identify Confirmed Case of Monkeypox in Cleveland County
First Confirmed Case of Monkeypox identified in Cleveland County

July 22,2022: Cleveland County Experiencing Increase in COVID-19 Cases
Health Officials Encourage Vaccination and Testing  

First Positive Case of Rabies Identified in Cleveland County This Year
Cleveland County identifies first rabies case of 2022

$50 Visa Gift Cards for First and Second Doses
Cleveland County Incentivizes COVID-19 Vaccine for County Residents  

September 28, 2021: Flu Vaccine Available at Cleveland County Health Department
The vaccine is available Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, no appointment necessary.

July 8, 2021: Second Positive Case of Rabies Identified in Cleveland County This Year
If you see an animal demonstrating unusual behavior call the Cleveland County Animal Control Department 

June 23, 2021: $25 Summer Cards to be offered at Cleveland County Health Department for COVID-19 Vaccine
To schedule an appointment call 980-484-6019 Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

April 19, 2021: Cleveland County Health Department Announces Launch of New Website
Visit us at www.clevelandcountyhdnc.com!

April 16, 2021: Everyone 16 and Older is now Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine
Appointments Available with the Cleveland County Health Department  

March 8, 2021: COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available This Wednesday and Friday
Eligible individuals in Group 1 (Healthcare), Group 2 (65 and older) and Group 3 (Frontline Essential Workers)

February 19, 2021: Severe Weather Delays COVID-19 Vaccine Shipments
Second Dose Vaccine Clinic Scheduled on 2/23 Rescheduled to 2/25

January 29, 2021: Cleveland County Government Releases New Plan for Scheduling COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments for Group 2 – Adults 65+
Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Plan for Group 2

January 6, 2021: Cleveland County Government Shares Updated Rollout Plan for COVID-19 Vaccinations
COVID-19 Vaccine Plans

October 27, 2020: Third Positive Case of Rabies Identified in Cleveland County This Year
Skunk tests positive for rabies

October 21, 2020: Cleveland County COVID-19 Numbers Going in Wrong Direction
Practice the 3 W’s – Wear, Wait, Wash  

July 7, 2020: Cleveland County Reports Seventh Death Related to COVID-19
Cleveland County COVID-19 Update

July 6, 2020: Cleveland County Reports Sixth Death Related to COVID-19
Cleveland County COVID-19 Update

July 2, 2020: Cleveland County Reports Fifth Death Related to COVID-19
Cleveland County COVID-19 Update

June 28, 2020: Cleveland County Reports Fourth Death Related to COVID-19June 28, 2020: Cleveland County Reports Fourth Death Related to COVID-19
Cleveland County COVID-19 Update

June 24, 2020: Cleveland County Reports Third Death Related to COVID-19
Cleveland County COVID-19 Update

June 15, 2020: Fifteen Additional Cases of COVID-19 in County over Weekend
Cleveland County COVID-19 Update

May 28, 2020: Twenty-one More Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in County since Last Week
Cleveland County COVID-19 Update

May 19, 2020: School Vaccine Drive-Thru’s Available First Week of June
CCPHC partners with Cleveland County Schools to provide required immunizations for rising 7^th and 12^th graders

May 7, 2020: Cleveland County Health Department Announces Two More Cases of COVID-19
Cleveland County COVID-19 Update

May 5, 2020: We are moving to Phase 1!
Executive Order 138 begins on Friday, May 8 at 5:00 pm

May 5, 2020: Cleveland County has First New COVID-19 Case in Over a Week
Cleveland County COVID-19 Update

February 4, 2020: No Confirmed Cases of Novel Coronavirus in NC to Date
Local health officials working closely with state and federal government to monitor situation 

November 1, 2019: North Carolina Lung Injury Cases Related to Vaping Increase
Acute lung injury cases have increased as e-cigarette use by young people rises

October 15, 2019: NC WIC Referral Form Available Online
Self and Community Referral to WIC program is now available through website  

October 11, 2019: New Requirements for Meningococcal Vaccine
High school seniors to have meningococcal vaccine booster beginning 2020 school year

September 27, 2019: It's Not Too Early to Get Your Flu Shot
Flu vaccine available at Cleveland County Public Health Center beginning September 30^th  

September 13, 2019: Community Health Assessment Underway
Local agencies work together to assess community needs and plan programs to address issues

September 3, 2019: Two Cleveland County Public Health Center Nurses Receive Distinguished NC Public Health Nurse Award
Only 100 Nurses Recognized Statewide