Public Health News and Announcements

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  1. Mecklenburg County to Co-Host Opioid Conference: Bringing Collaboration and Care to the Opioid Crisis

    As the opioid crisis continues in communities across the country, Mecklenburg County leaders are creating a comprehensive gathering designed to address the multifaceted challenges of the crisis.  
  2. Mecklenburg County Public Health Unveils New Lactation Pod at BOPlex

    Mecklenburg County Public Health is unveiling a new Mamava Lactation Pod in partnership with the BOPlex. This pod supports mothers by offering a private, comfortable space for breastfeeding and pumping at all BOPlex events.
  3. Public Health Warns Pregnant Women About Rising Syphilis Rates and Critical Treatment Shortage

    Mecklenburg County Public Health is issuing an urgent public health advisory to all pregnant women and healthcare providers regarding the increased risk of congenital syphilis due to a nationwide shortage of Bicillin L-A (penicillin G benzathine).
  4. Public Health Celebrates First Tobacco-Free Zone at Charlotte Pride Festival

    Mecklenburg County Public Health is partnering with Charlotte Pride to offer the first tobacco-free zone at the Charlotte Pride Festival. The festival will take place Aug. 16 and 17 at a new location: in and around First Ward Park. 
  5. Public Health Reminds Parents to Put Vaccines on Their Back-to-School Checklist

    Mecklenburg County Public Health is encouraging parents to make sure their children are up to date on their required vaccines ahead of the first day of school for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools on Aug. 25.  
  6. Extreme Heat: Residents Urged to Take Precautions to Avoid Heat-related Illness

    With extreme high temperatures and heat indices expected Friday through Sunday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg government agencies and partners are highlighting services available to assist vulnerable residents during times of extreme heat. Public Health recommends that residents take extra precautions as heat-related illness can be more severe as the body temperature rises:
  7. Keeping Cool: Free Box Fans Available to Eligible Mecklenburg County Residents

    As extreme high temperatures and heat indices persist through at least July 30, Charlotte-Mecklenburg government agencies and partners are highlighting services available to assist vulnerable residents during times of extreme heat. 
  8. Extreme Heat: Residents Urged to Take Precautions to Avoid Heat-related Illness

    With extreme high temperatures and heat indices expected Friday through Sunday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg government agencies and partners are highlighting services available to assist vulnerable residents during times of extreme heat. Public Health recommends that residents take extra precautions as heat-related illness can be more severe as the body temperature rises:
  9. Residential Pools for Short Term Rentals Now Allowed in Mecklenburg County

    Mecklenburg County Public Health is helping residents stay safe as a new state law now allows the rental of residential swimming pools through a sharing economy platform without a public swimming pool permit from Public Health. 
  10. Extreme Heat: Residents Urged to Take Precautions to Avoid Heat-related Illness

    With extreme high temperatures and heat indices forecast June 23-25, Charlotte-Mecklenburg government agencies and partners are activating additional resources to assist vulnerable residents. Public Health recommends that residents take extra precautions as heat-related illness can be more severe as the body temperature rises: