Cleveland County Health Department

Cleveland County Health Department The Health Department's mission is to ensure and promote the health of Cleveland County.

On June 2, 2026, CCHD was notified of a fox that tested positive for rabies. The animal was found on Weatherford Drive i...
06/02/2026

On June 2, 2026, CCHD was notified of a fox that tested positive for rabies. The animal was found on Weatherford Drive in Shelby.

Any person exposed to potentially infectious saliva from an animal should contact their healthcare provider or CCHD for a rabies risk assessment. You may contact us at 980-484-5169 or 980-484-5100.

Rabies occurs throughout North Carolina. Anyone that sees an animal with unusual behavior should call Cleveland County Animal Services at 704-481-9884.

Rabies is a fatal yet preventable disease if post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is administered. Rabies is transmitted by the bite of an infected animal or via contamination of open wounds or mucus membranes with potentially infectious material such as saliva.

More information on rabies prevention can be found in the Full Press Release, available on our website under “News.”

Please join us in celebrating our June Employee Spotlights, Destiny and Beccye for all their hard work as a part of our ...
06/01/2026

Please join us in celebrating our June Employee Spotlights, Destiny and Beccye for all their hard work as a part of our team! 💚

Our Employee Spotlight series was started to share more about our incredible team members so that you can better get to know your health department!

On May 29th, 2026, CCHD was notified of a skunk that tested positive for rabies. The animal was found on Chatfield Road ...
05/29/2026

On May 29th, 2026, CCHD was notified of a skunk that tested positive for rabies. The animal was found on Chatfield Road in Shelby.

Any person exposed to potentially infectious saliva from an animal should contact their healthcare provider or CCHD for a rabies risk assessment. You may contact us at 980-484-5169 or 980-484-5100.

Rabies occurs throughout North Carolina. Anyone that sees an animal with unusual behavior should call Cleveland County Animal Services at 704-481-9884.

Rabies is a fatal yet preventable disease if post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is administered. Rabies is transmitted by the bite of an infected animal or via contamination of open wounds or mucus membranes with potentially infectious material such as saliva.

More information on rabies prevention can be found in the Full Press Release, available on our website under “News.”

💤The baby product aisle can be overwhelming—especially when it comes to sleep. Many products marketed for infants are un...
05/29/2026

💤The baby product aisle can be overwhelming—especially when it comes to sleep. Many products marketed for infants are unsafe and may increase the risk of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID), despite claims that suggest otherwise. Join Dr. Jennifer Shu, Medical Editor of HealthyChildren.org, with infant safety experts Dr. Ben Hoffman and Dr. Erin Mannen for a practical, evidence-based conversation about choosing safe sleep products for babies.

Register: https://bit.ly/4utJ2Mu

They’ll discuss topics such as:
🔹Which sleep products are considered safe, including cribs, bassinets, and play yards
🔹Why products like loungers, inclined sleepers, and nursing pillows are dangerous for sleep
🔹How to make confident baby gear choices that reduce risk and promote safer sleep

Backed by 67,000 American Academy of Pediatrics member physicians, HealthyChildren.org provides trusted, up-to-date parenting guidance. When you register for this webinar, you’ll begin receiving the monthly HealthyChildren.org e‑newsletter.

Could you or someone you know be the right fit to join our Health Education team? Apply today and share this post! 💚💙Why...
05/27/2026

Could you or someone you know be the right fit to join our Health Education team? Apply today and share this post! 💚💙

Why work for Cleveland County? Cleveland County is in the beautiful foothills of North Carolina, about halfway between Charlotte and Asheville. Our benefits include health insurance, dental reimbursement, 401(k) & Local Govt. Retirement, Vacation/Sick/Holiday/Comp Time, and Wellness Initiatives.

Multiple positions available! To learn more, see full position requirements, or to apply, please visit: https://keynet.clevelandcounty.com/Applicants/job_view.asp

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Remember, we're here for YOU! ✨ To schedule an appointment with our Mental Health ...
05/27/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Remember, we're here for YOU!

✨ To schedule an appointment with our Mental Health Provider Nikki, call (980) 484-5100.

📞 For a mental health emergency or crisis, please call 911 or 988 for the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline, which is available 24/7.

☀️ Let's beat the heat, together.Operation Fan Heat Relief is distributing FREE fans to older adults and adults with dis...
05/26/2026

☀️ Let's beat the heat, together.

Operation Fan Heat Relief is distributing FREE fans to older adults and adults with disabilities across North Carolina to help prevent heat-related illness during the hottest months of the year.

If you or someone you know could use a little cool relief this summer, help is just a phone call away:

📞 Council on Aging (Shelby): 704-482-3488
📞 Patrick Senior Center (Kings Mountain): 704-734-0447

Look out for your neighbors — a quick call could make all the difference. 💙

Cleveland County Health Department will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, Monday May 25th, 2026. ...
05/24/2026

Cleveland County Health Department will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, Monday May 25th, 2026.

💚May is Mental Health Awareness Month!The CCHD team painted rocks during National Public Health Week, and now we’re pass...
05/21/2026

💚May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

The CCHD team painted rocks during National Public Health Week, and now we’re passing the fun on to you!

🧠Spending time outdoors boosts your mental health. To help you get outside, we have hidden rocks in parks and outdoor spaces across Cleveland County. Get outside and find those rocks!

📍Hint: Use the Park Locator Map at healthytogethercleveland.org/active-living/ for a few ideas.

Have fun, enjoy the sun, and good luck!

Shoutout to our intern, Hadley, for placing the rocks and helping to develop this post!

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200 South Post Road
Shelby, NC
28152

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19804845100

Website

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