Public Health News and Announcements

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  1. Crisis Intervention Team Announces Annual Award Winners

    Each year, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) recognizes outstanding work by frontline responders with persons in crisis with a serious mental illness.
  2. Mecklenburg County Public Health Reports Recent Increase in Mpox Cases

    Mecklenburg County Public Health has seen a recent increase in mpox cases, which coincides with increases in cases in other U.S. cities and a newer strain of the virus, Clade I, with more severe symptoms that have been circulating in parts of Africa and Europe.
  3. Public Health Urges Measles Vaccine Amidst South Carolina Outbreak

    Mecklenburg County Public Health is encouraging parents to ensure their children are up to date on their immunizations, especially the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, amidst an ongoing measles outbreak in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
  4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Early Detection Saves Lives

    October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While breast cancer related deaths have declined in recent years with advancements in treatment, it remains the second-leading cause of cancer death in all women. 
  5. Public Health Launches New Community Fitness Challenge

    Mecklenburg County Public Health is launching a 16-week countywide fitness challenge called MeckMoves to encourage physical activity and better health that launches with a free biometric screening event, MeckCheck, on Oct. 11 at the McCrorey YMCA, 3801 Beatties Ford Road, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  6. New Mural Unveiled at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market

    A vibrant new mural has been unveiled at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, showcasing the importance of food security, healthy eating, and the vital connections between farmers and the community.
  7. 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.  
  8. 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.
  9. 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).
  10. 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.