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

This year’s NC Liver Mush Festival takes place tomorrow, Saturday, October 17, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in Uptown Shelby!...
10/16/2026

This year’s NC Liver Mush Festival takes place tomorrow, Saturday, October 17, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in Uptown Shelby!

Stop by our information tables while your kids enjoy games and interactive activities, like our WIC team’s Grow with Us station, where each child can plant their own seeds in a flowerpot to take home. 🌱

We’ll also be staffing the Baby Comfort Station, a comfortable space for nursing moms and parents with little ones to care for their baby’s needs. Thank you to the Cleveland County Chamber for providing the space!

Today is Global Handwashing Day! 🧼Washing your hands with soap is one of the easiest ways to help prevent the spread of ...
10/15/2026

Today is Global Handwashing Day! 🧼

Washing your hands with soap is one of the easiest ways to help prevent the spread of germs and viruses like Flu, RSV and COVID-19.

Follow these 5 easy steps for proper handwashing:

1️⃣ Wet your hands
2️⃣ Apply soap
3️⃣ Scrub for 20 seconds (try singing your ABCs!)
4️⃣ Rinse thoroughly with warm water
5️⃣ Dry your hands

Clean hands help keep our community healthy! 💙

Last week, the Health Department and Department of Social Services came together for a joint team-building event at the ...
10/15/2026

Last week, the Health Department and Department of Social Services came together for a joint team-building event at the LeGrand Center.

Thank you to our facilitator, Rob Dibble of UNC Charlotte, for leading our staff through a training on exceptional customer service in the workplace!

On October 13, 2026, the Cleveland County Health Department was notified of a skunk that tested positive for rabies. Thi...
10/14/2026

On October 13, 2026, the Cleveland County Health Department was notified of a skunk that tested positive for rabies. This is the twenty-second rabid animal case identified in the county this year. The animal was found on Moriah School Road in Casar.

Any person bitten or exposed to potentially infectious saliva from this animal should contact their healthcare provider or the local health department for a rabies risk assessment. You may contact the Cleveland County Health Department at 980-484-5169 or 980-484-5100.

Rabies occurs throughout North Carolina. Anyone that sees an animal demonstrating 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 under the “News” tab on our website.

Our team enjoyed participating at the 2026 Cleveland County Agricultural Fair this year. Thank you to everyone who stopp...
10/13/2026

Our team enjoyed participating at the 2026 Cleveland County Agricultural Fair this year. Thank you to everyone who stopped by at Goforth Hall and the handwashing station. 💙🎉

We look forward to seeing all of you next year!

🍼 Calling all parents and caregivers heading to the 2026 NC Liver Mush Festival: the Baby Comfort Station is returning!T...
10/08/2026

🍼 Calling all parents and caregivers heading to the 2026 NC Liver Mush Festival: the Baby Comfort Station is returning!

The Cleveland County Health Department is proud to partner again with our WIC Program of Cleveland County and the Cleveland County Chamber to offer a quiet, comfortable place to nurse, feed, and change diapers while you enjoy the festivities.

Bring the whole family out to Uptown Shelby on Saturday, October 17th. We hope to see you there!

10/06/2026

🧼🐑 Petting Zoo PSA: Washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds helps stop the spread of germs from animals, even ones that look squeaky clean. Scrub the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails!

Our staff will be on hand at the petting zoo handwashing stations at the Cleveland County Agricultural Fair this week, so wash up after you pet the critters! Then visit our booth in Goforth Hall to learn about our programs and services.

We enjoy opportunities when we can celebrate our staff members and the great work they do every day! This week, we annou...
10/02/2026

We enjoy opportunities when we can celebrate our staff members and the great work they do every day! This week, we announced our Quarterly Employee Recognition winners.

Congratulations to Josh, Kayla, Wanda, Sydney, and Colleen for being recognized for exemplifying our core values of customer service, teamwork, innovation, positive attitude, and integrity. We're grateful to have you on our team!

The 2026 Cleveland County Agricultural Fair officially kicks off today, October 1, and runs through Sunday, October 11....
10/01/2026

The 2026 Cleveland County Agricultural Fair officially kicks off today, October 1, and runs through Sunday, October 11. Please stop by our table at Goforth Hall to learn more about the programs and services we offer.

If you visit the animal exhibits, you'll find us there too, at the hand-washing stations. We look forward to seeing you all at the fair!

On September 30, 2026, the Cleveland County Health Department was notified of a bat that tested positive for rabies. Thi...
09/30/2026

On September 30, 2026, the Cleveland County Health Department was notified of a bat that tested positive for rabies. This is the twenty-first rabid animal case identified in the county this year. The animal was found on Casar-Lawndale Road in Casar.

Any person bitten or exposed to potentially infectious saliva from this animal should contact their healthcare provider or the CCHD for a rabies risk assessment. You may contact the Cleveland County Health Department at 980-484-5169 or 980-484-5100.

Rabies occurs throughout North Carolina. Anyone that sees an animal demonstrating 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 under the “News” tab on our website.

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200 South Post Road
Shelby, NC
28152

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

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+19804845100

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