The Public Health COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment Line ( 828-695-6650 ) is currently experiencing a high volume of calls. Thanks in advance for your patience.
The County will be observing some facility closures in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. The COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment Line will be open. Click HERE to learn more.

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Contact Information

  • Jennifer McCracken, Health Director
  • (828) 695-5800
  • Contact via email
  • Main Location:3070 11th Avenue Drive SE Hickory, NC 28602

Leadership Team

CATAWBA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH LEADERSHIP TEAM

Jennifer McCrackenHealth Director(828) 695-5801JMcCrack@catawbacountync.gov
Sarah RhodesClinical Nursing Supervisor(828) 695-5835SMRhodes@catawbacountync.gov
Julie ByrdWomen & Children’s Health Administrator(828) 695-5887JByrd@catawbacountync.gov
Chantae LailMedical Lab Manager
Preparedness Coordinator		(828) 695-5815CLail@catawbacountync.gov
Megen McBrideEnvironmental Health Administrator(828) 465-8268mmcbride@catawbacountync.gov
Rhonda StikeleatherChildren's Services Nurse Supervisor(828) 695-5893rhondas@catawbacountync.gov
Kimberly SpauldingSchool Nursing Supervisor(828) 695-6472kspaulding@catawbacountync.gov
Honey EstradaPublic Health Strategist(828) 695-6683honey@catawbacountync.gov
Jason WilliamsAssistant Health Director(828) 695-5847jasonw@catawbacountync.gov