The Catawba County Board of Commissioners declared a State of Emergency effective at 5:00 pm, Saturday, January 24, 2026. Read more HERE.

All Catawba County Government offices, including parks, libraries, the Landfill and convenience centers, will be closed Monday, January 26.

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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) 695-5801
Julie ByrdAssistant Health Director(828) 695-5887
Jennifer LindsayHealth Services Manager(828) 695-6683
Elaine YanceyClinical Nursing Supervisor(828) 695-5835
Chantae LailMedical Lab Manager & Preparedness Coordinator(828) 695-5815
Megen ThomasEnvironmental Health Administrator(828) 465-8268
Marianne VogelSchool Nursing Supervisor(828) 695-6472
Melissa KirkpatrickOperations Manager(828) 695-5802
Jami BentleyBusiness Manager(828) 695-5803