As of Wednesday October 2nd, all four parks are open with limited amenities.
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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
Sarah RhodesClinical Nursing Supervisor(828) 695-5835
Chantae LailMedical Lab Manager & Preparedness Coordinator(828) 695-5815
Megen McBrideEnvironmental Health Administrator(828) 465-8268
Marianne VogelSchool Nursing Supervisor(828) 695-6472
Melissa KirkpatrickOperations Manager(828) 695-5802
Jami BentleyBusiness Manager(828) 695-5803