Public Health News and Announcements

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  1. Looking for Stories of Resilience for a Special Community Show

    Have you ever felt compelled to share your resilience story - the story of your journey to overcoming, feeling vulnerable, or recovery from mental health struggles, substance use, or community violence exposure? 
  2. No-Cost COVID-19 Vaccines End in August

    Health leaders are sending out an important message about the federal Bridge Access Program, which was launched in 2023 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 
  3. Public Health Offers Free Screenings for National HIV Testing Day

    Mecklenburg County Public Health will recognize National HIV Testing Day on June 27 with free screenings for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). 
  4. County’s Public Health Recognized for Outstanding Equity Work

     Public Health’s commitment to equity in serving Mecklenburg County residents is being recognized by public media.
  5. More Healthy Benefits for Seniors at Farmers Markets

    Mecklenburg County is participating in the Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP).
  6. Residential Pools for Short Term Rentals Forbidden in Mecklenburg County

    Public Health leaders are warning the community that short-term rentals of residential swimming pools are not allowed in Mecklenburg County. 
  7. Whooping Cough Warning in Mecklenburg County

    Public Health leaders are seeing a worrisome trend, an increase in pertussis or whooping cough cases in Mecklenburg County. Some counties in the western part of North Carolina are seeing outbreaks of pertussis.
  8. Public Health Leader Angela Lee Honored with Order of the Long Leaf Pine

    Mecklenburg County congratulates Angela Lee, retired Assistant Health Director, on being awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. Lee retired in December 2023 after a 30-year career in public health that helped improve the health and well-being of communities across North Carolina. 
  9. Behavioral Health Strategy: Residents Can Comment on Plan to Address Mental Health and Substance Use

    Mecklenburg County has completed a draft of a behavioral health strategic plan and invites residents to review and offer comments, especially people with lived experience, family members, and service providers. Behavioral health generally refers to mental health and substance use disorders, life stressors and crises, and stress-related physical symptoms. In recent years, Mecklenburg County has identified behavioral health as a priority for improving the well-being of residents. 
  10. Mecklenburg County Offering Free Community Workshops for Mental Wellness

    As a spotlight on Mental Health Awareness Month, Public Health’s Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCAST) II team will offer a wide array of educational opportunities throughout May to build mental well-being.