Welcome to The Toe River Health District. Serving Avery & Mitchell Counties
Toe River Health District works to improve the quality of life among community members by promoting healthly lifestyles and preserving the environment in Avery & Mitchell Counties.
Our Mission
Awareness & Access to Care
To assure the conditions allowing the people of Avery & Mitchell counties to be healthy. Our mission is accomplished through an organized community effort focusing on: health promotion, disease prevention, education and awareness, access to and provision of care, and quality and value.
Our Goal
Protect & Improve Health
To protect and improve the health of the citizens of Avery & Mitchell Counties and to maintain a healthy environment. We provide the services mandated by statutes or regulations of the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Environment and Natural Resources and other services as approved by the Toe River Health District Board of Health.