Iredell County Health Department

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled soft ricotta/requeson cheese. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-listeria-monocytogenes-soft-cheese-june-2026

Check your fridge and freezer and throw away recalled products, and sanitize any surfaces or containers that may have come into contact with the cheese.

06/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Art of Recovery and helped make this event such a success. We are grateful for speaker Samantha Short, partners, staff, and community members who showed up to listen, support, reflect, and celebrate the power of recovery.

Recovery looks different for everyone, but events like this remind us that connection, creativity, and hope matter.

Thank you for being part of this community. 💛

Want to keep up with upcoming Iredell County Health Department events?

📅 Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/65239682253
🔗 Free events page: https://tinyurl.com/ICHDFreeEvents

06/04/2026

: TOMY Recalls Boon NURSH 8 oz Reusable Baby Bottles; The hard plastic outer shell can bubble or partially peel off, resulting in loose pieces of film-like plastic that pose a choking hazard to young children. Get credit or replacement. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/TOMY-Recalls-Boon-NURSH-8-oz-Reusable-Baby-Bottles-Due-to-Choking-Hazard-Sold-at-Walmart

06/04/2026

We're at the Bentley Center today, bringing care closer to you! 🚌💙
Stop by and see us for Mobile Health Unit services. Walk-ins are encouraged!
⏰10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
📍1410 3rd St, Statesville, NC 28677

No cost services:
• Blood pressure screenings ❤️
• STI express screening 🧪
• Car seat safety checks 🚗👶

Low-cost services:
• Child and adult immunizations 💉
• Walk-in labs 🔬
• Pregnancy testing and counseling 🤍

Check services, fees, and future stops here: https://tinyurl.com/HDMHUnit

Interested in bringing Bentley to your site? Request us here: https://forms.office.com/g/GY8fZia4ZX

Share to spread the word! 📣

06/03/2026

Hurricane season is officially underway in North Carolina.

While we're cheering on the Hurricanes on the ice tonight, now is also a great time to make sure you're prepared for the storms that happen off the ice.

Review your emergency plan, update your emergency kit and stay informed throughout hurricane season.

Visit this link https://www.readync.gov/plan-and-prepare/hurricane-guide for hurricane preparedness resources and tips. Go Canes and stay prepared, North Carolina: 🌀🏒

06/03/2026

🚨 ONLY 20 SPOTS LEFT! 🚨

Spots are limited for this free event and only 20 remain.
Sign up today before they’re gone!
🔗 Register here: https://ArtofRecoveryICHD.eventbrite.com

Tomorrow is the Art of Recovery: Expressions of Recovery event, and you do not want to miss this powerful morning of creativity, community, and hope.
📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 701 W Front St, Statesville, NC 28677
📍 Mitchell Community College | Executive Training Center
🍽️ Lunch will be served

Join us for a screening of Expressions of Recovery, sharing nine journeys through art, addiction, healing, and connection for those in active addiction and beyond.

Following the screening, Samantha Short, peer support specialist and site manager from ICGH Statesville, will share her recovery story and offer encouragement that healing is possible. 💛

Share to spread the word! 🎨

06/02/2026

For the men who say, “I’m fine.”

Men’s Health Month is a reminder that taking care of your health includes both your body and your mind.

Feeling fine does not always mean everything is fine. Stress, sleep, blood pressure, mental health, nutrition, family history, and routine checkups all matter.

This June, start with one check-in.
Schedule the appointment. Ask the question. Take the walk. Talk to someone you trust.

Your health matters to those who love you. 💙

Looking for local support? Explore Iredell County Health Department’s community resources here: https://tinyurl.com/ICHDResources

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Gov. Josh Stein has proclaimed June 1-7 as the NC S.A.F.E. (Secure All Fi****ms Effectively) Week of Action. Established in 2023, the NC SAFE initiative is designed to raise awareness of the importance of safe firearm storage. During the Week of Action, organizations across North Carolina will distribute free gun locks and safe storage materials to residents. Since its inception, NC S.A.F.E. has distributed more than 175,000 gun locks to firearm owners across the state.