Rowan County Health Department

09/02/2026

Learn the warning signs of su***de for the people in your life, and for yourself. Changes in mood, sleep, or behavior; withdrawing from others; talking about having no reason to live: samhsa.gov/mental-health/suicidal-behavior/warning-signs

09/01/2026

New building. New opportunities. Same commitment to serving our community. 💙

Coming Soon!

Follow along with our Rowan County Public Health's Moving Series for updates as we prepare for our move!

New Location address: 1927 Jake Alexander Blvd W Salisbury, NC 28146

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08/31/2026

If you experience a loss of power, follow these tips for food safety.

08/31/2026

🦷 Thank you, Delta Dental Foundation of North Carolina, for supporting the Rowan County Smile Center! Your partnership helps us expand access to oral health services and create healthier smiles throughout our community.

Let's show the Rowan County Smile Center staff how proud we are! Like, share and comment a 💙heart on this post!

08/30/2026

Updated information as of 8/30/2026:

Possible exposure dates/locations include:
-Statesville
-Lexington
-Mecklenburg
-Watauga
-Burke
-Davie
-Durham
-Iredell counties.

If you believe you may have had contact with one of the affected goats, please don't wait for symptoms. Call RCPH at 704-305-8636 to speak with a public health nurse about your possible exposure.

More info here epi.dph.ncdhhs.gov/cd/diseases/rabies.html

Possible exposure dates/locations include:
-Statesville
-Lexington
-Mecklenburg
-Watauga
-Burke
-Davie
-Durham
-Iredell counties.

If you touched or handled the goats at any of these events, contact your local health department before visiting urgent care/ER to see if preventive treatment is needed.
Rabies is deadly but preventable.

More info here epi.dph.ncdhhs.gov/cd/diseases/rabies.html

08/29/2026

08/29/2026

🚨 POSSIBLE RABIES EXPOSURE — MOBILE PETTING ZOO 🚨

Rowan County Public Health is alerting the community after NCDHHS confirmed multiple cases of rabies in baby goats connected to Farm Adventures, a mobile petting zoo based in Iredell County.

📍 Did you visit Farm Adventures — at their Harmony, NC location or at an off-site event — between July 28 and August 27, 2026 and touch, hold, feed, or have direct contact with baby goats?

If so, please call us at 704-305-8636 to talk through your possible exposure and next steps.

There are currently no confirmed exposure locations within Rowan County. We're working closely with event organizers and NCDHHS to identify where exposures may have occurred, and we'll share updates here as we learn more.

🧠 A few facts about rabies:
It spreads through bites, scratches, or contact between infected saliva and broken skin, eyes, nose, or mouth
Early symptoms can include fever, headache, fatigue, and tingling near the exposure site
Symptoms can take weeks to months to appear
Once symptoms start, rabies is almost always fatal — but treatment given promptly after exposure is highly effective at preventing illness

Don't wait for symptoms. If you think you may have been exposed, call your health care provider or Rowan County Public Health.

https://www.rowancountync.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/1837

08/27/2026

A healthy smile can change a life. 💙

Thanks to support from the Delta Dental Foundation of North Carolina Smiles for Kids Grant, Rowan County Smile Center continues to help community members access the dental care they need. Stories like this remind us that removing barriers to care can make a lasting difference.

Give us a call and schedule your appointment today! 704-216-8796

08/27/2026

We are excited to bring a new outdoor literacy experience to the Town of Cleveland and the West Rowan community! Join us for the Rowan Reads STORYWALK Ribbon Cutting, held in honor of Creek Week.

A STORYWALK is a fun, interactive way for children and families to enjoy a book while getting outside and exploring Pages from a children's book are placed along a walking path, allowing families to read the story together as they walk from station to station.

The West Rowan Ukulele Club will kickoff the event. Featuring speakers from Rowan County Public Health, Rowan County Literacy Council, The Town of Cleveland, and West Rowan Elementary School. ( Special Thanks to Rowan County Public Health and Rowan Literacy Council for providing this community project grant )

September 18th 2026 from 3:30 - 5:00 P.M.
Bring your little ones and maybe a picnic blanket or just show up to visit a few food vendors and walk to see the things we are excited to share with you.

Bringing STORYWALK to the town of Cleveland in Rowan County supports the improvement of the lives of our citizens.
STORYWALK can promote:
- A healthier lifestyle
- Higher Literacy Rates
- The importance of getting outside and away from technology
- Better Mental Health
- Family and Community Engagement
- FREE, monthly activities for local youth and families

If you are interested in being a vendor please contact 704 278 4777 or for more information on Danny Gabriel Veteran Park visit the Town of Cleveland Website https://townofclevelandnc.gov/government/services/trails-parks/