Lincoln County Health Department

05/26/2026

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month. 💕
So today we went around and asked our team: “What do you do to boost your mental health?” From exercise and time outside to shopping, music, family time, and more, everyone has their own way of recharging and taking care of themselves. Sometimes the little things make the biggest difference. 🌸☀️🎶

05/22/2026

💦 May is National Water Safety Month 💦

As temperatures rise and more families head to pools, lakes, and beaches, now is the perfect time to focus on water safety. Drowning prevention is an important public health priority, and simple steps like learning to swim, supervising children closely, and wearing life jackets can help keep our community safe all summer long. ☀️🌊

Learn more about drowning prevention and water safety tips from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/drowning/prevention/index.html

05/21/2026

Lincoln County Animal Services has confirmed the county’s sixth rabies case of 2026.
On Friday, May 15, Animal Services responded to a call regarding a skunk that entered a fenced yard at a residence off Weatherwood Drive and was killed by the resident’s dogs. Animal Services submitted the specimen to the North Carolina State Laboratory for rabies testing on May 18. There was no human exposure to the skunk. Both dogs were current on their rabies vaccination, received a rabies booster dose, and were placed under a 45-day observation period. On Wednesday, May 20, Lincoln County Animal Services received confirmation of a positive rabies test of the skunk.
This press release will be posted on Lincoln County's website, www.lincolncountync.gov, shared on county social media outlets and a public notification message was sent to properties within the area. To keep up to date with county notifications, sign up at Smart 911. https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/login.action?pa=lincolncountync
We recommend for all pet owners to ensure their indoor pets, outdoor pets, ferrets and livestock are kept current on their rabies vaccine and take advantage of vaccination opportunities through Lincoln County Animal Services and low-cost clinics sponsored by Helping Animals to Survive (HATS). Lincoln County residents may schedule an appointment with Lincoln County Animal Services to receive a 1-year rabies vaccination for $10 per pet (felines and canines only). To keep yourself safe, don’t approach or handle wildlife. Signs of rabies in wild animals can include abnormal amounts of aggression or friendliness, disorientation, wobbliness, circling, and excessive salivation. If you see or encounter a wild animal that may be sick, or is exhibiting signs of abnormal behavior, call Animal Services at (704) 736-4125 to report it.

Resources for rabies vaccinations:
Lincoln County Animal Services: https://www.lincolncountync.gov/2592/Community-Resources
Helping Animals To Survive (HATS): https://hatsalive.org/calendar/

05/20/2026

🕷️ Fight the Bite 🕷️

Ticks are already out and active, so make sure you are checking yourself, your kids, and your pets after spending time outside. If you find an attached tick, remove it as soon as possible and follow the proper removal steps below.

A few easy ways to help prevent tick bites:
✔️ Use bug spray when outdoors
✔️ Wear long sleeves and pants in wooded or grassy areas
✔️ Check for ticks after being outside

Learn more about tick bite prevention here: https://www.cdc.gov/vector-borne-diseases/prevention/index.html

05/19/2026

Please note: TB testing will not be available on Friday, May 22, due to the upcoming holiday.
We will operate from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM during the week of May 25.
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Tenga en cuenta: las pruebas de tuberculosis no estarán disponibles el viernes 22 de mayo debido al próximo día festivo.
Atenderemos de 8:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m. durante la semana del 25 de mayo.

05/19/2026

Growing families need support, and WIC is here to help! 💜
Lincoln County WIC provides healthy food benefits, breastfeeding support, nutrition guidance, and resources for women, infants, and children in our community.

See if you qualify and learn more here:
www.signupwic.com

05/14/2026

FREE GRAB ’N GO BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FOR 5 DAYS!

Lincoln County Schools will once again offer SUN Meals this summer for children and young adults 18 years old and younger.

WEDNESDAY PICK-UP OPTIONS:
• 11 AM–1 PM at Battleground Elementary
• 4 PM–6 PM at Norris S. Childers Elementary
• 4 PM–6 PM at Pumpkin Center Intermediate

Program Dates:
June 3 through July 22

Meal Pick-Up Locations:
• Back parking lot at Battleground Elementary
• Back parking lot at Pumpkin Center Intermediate
• Side area near the bus lot at Norris S. Childers Elementary

Important Information:
• Meals are available for any child or young adult 18 years old and younger.
• Families should stay in their vehicles and pull up to designated areas.
• Students do not have to be present.
• Parents/guardians may pick up meals for students and younger siblings at home.
• Adults picking up meals will need to complete a form indicating the students' names for whom they are picking up meals.
• Families will receive a meal pack containing five breakfasts and five lunches each Wednesday during program operation.

05/14/2026

We are so proud to celebrate Lindsay Wright, who was recently featured in an article highlighting the compassion, care, and impact school nurses make every single day. 💙

Lindsay has served as the school nurse for the Denver campus of Lincoln Charter School since 2024 and continues to make a difference in the lives of students, staff, and families each day through her dedication and compassion.

School nurses do so much more than just take care of students when they are sick or hurt. They are a safe place, a helping hand, and someone students can count on each and every day. We are so thankful for the care, compassion, and support they provide to our schools and community!

Read the article here:

DENVER – Armed, often quietly on the sidelines, with a stethoscope, thermometer, bandages, a ready smile and kind words, a school nurse is invaluable to a school’s smooth operation. Lindsay Wright has been the school nurse for the Denver campus of Lincoln Charter School since 2024. In her previo...

05/13/2026

Congratulations to our Lincoln County Board of Health member, Dr. Terra Smith, on being recognized as the Rural Small Business of the Year for DocTerra Mobile Veterinary Services, PLLC!
We are proud to have her serving on our Board of Health and appreciate the impact she continues to make across Lincoln County and beyond.
Congratulations, Dr. Smith, on this well-deserved honor!

05/07/2026

Happy Nurses Week to the hearts behind healthcare. Thank you for all you do each day! 💙