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

Notice of Privacy Practices

Catawba County Public Health collects information from patients during the course of regular business that is considered Protected Health Information. As a collector of this information, Catawba County Public Health complies with federal HIPAA regulations. For information on how we collect information and protect patients’ privacy, see our Notice of Privacy Practices. (Spanish version)