Public Health News and Announcements

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  1. 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. 
  2. Inaugural Black Maternal Health Conference Collaboration for Public Health

    Public Health spotlighted National Black Maternal Health Week (April 11 – 17) with an event partnership with Care Ring in the 2024 Black Maternal Health Conference.
  3. Celebrating National Public Health Week

    Public Health employees celebrated a weeklong spotlight on their work on April 1 - 7. Each day of the week focused on a different aspect of service related to public health.   
  4. Public Health Director to Lead National Organization

    Mecklenburg County Public Health Director Dr. Raynard Washington is the new chair for Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC), a national forum of leaders from 35 of the country’s largest health departments. 
  5. Two Mecklenburg County Leaders Rank Among Top Young Professionals in Charlotte Area

    Dr. Raynard Washington, Mecklenburg County Public Health director, and Shahid Rana, deputy director of the Office of Economic Development, have been named 40 Under 40 leaders by the Charlotte Business Journal.
  6. COVID-19 Guidance Simplified, Aligned with Most Respiratory Illnesses

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on March 1 released revised guidelines related to COVID-19. The new guidance aligns with existing guidance for preventing the spread of other respiratory illnesses such as flu, RSV, and other common respiratory illnesses
  7. Public Health Advisory: Mpox Cases and Exposures Are Rising Among Mecklenburg County Residents

    Public Health leaders report an alarming trend with mpox in Mecklenburg County. Since the start of the year the number of reported mpox cases has risen steadily in the region. 
  8. Office of Violence Prevention Holds Graduation for Peacekeepers Academy Inaugural Cohort

    Mecklenburg County’s Office of Violence Prevention is proud to announce the graduation of its first cohort of the Peacekeepers Academy, a learning series for grassroots organizations working to prevent community violence.
  9. National ‘Give Kids A Smile Day’ to Serve Uninsured Children and Families

    Public Health will participate in National Give Kids A Smile Day, offering free dental services to Mecklenburg County children.
  10. Public Health Recognizes National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

    Mecklenburg County Public Health will observe National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Feb. 7. The day was first observed in 1999.