Public Health News and Announcements

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  1. County Honors Lives Lost on International Overdose Awareness Day

    In 2023, 293 people died from overdose in Mecklenburg County. Those people and more will be remembered on Saturday, August 31 as the world spotlights International Overdose Awareness Day. 
  2. Public Health Offering Back-to-School Immunizations

    Back to School is an exciting time for students, teachers and families. As students launch into a new year of learning and engagement in school activities, there’s a very important to-do item and that’s being up to date with vaccine requirements to attend school. All students must comply with state-mandated immunizations.  
  3. Mecklenburg County Public Health to Distribute Mpox Vaccine at Charlotte Pride

    Mecklenburg County Public Health will be offering free mpox vaccines at the Charlotte Pride Festival this weekend as the World Health Organization recently declared mpox a global public health emergency based on an ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo related to a strain of mpox that can cause more serious complications.  
  4. County Expands Access to Fresh Foods via SNAP to Largest Farmers Market

    Public Health is making it easier for residents to use their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for fresh healthy foods. In partnership with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Food Policy Council and Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, SNAP/EBT and the SNAP Double Bucks program will be accepted at the area’s largest farmers market.
  5. Mecklenburg County Crisis Intervention Team Receives State Mental Health Awards

    Several members from the Mecklenburg County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) recently received awards from NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) North Carolina at their first CIT Stars 2024 Awards Luncheon.  
  6. Extreme Heat: Residents Urged to Take Precautions to Avoid Heat-related Illness

    With extreme high temperatures and heat indices forecast Aug. 1 and Aug. 2, Charlotte-Mecklenburg government agencies and partners are activating additional resources to assist vulnerable residents.
  7. 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? 
  8. 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). 
  9. 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). 
  10. 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.