Public Health News and Announcements

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  1. County to Unveil Art to Promote Gun Violence Prevention for Community at Upcoming Peace Builders Youth Summit

    Art can illustrate a message, create unity and even encourage discussions about alternative solutions to an important issue for the community. That was the goal when Mecklenburg County in partnership with Arts and Science Council, commissioned five local artists to create artwork to promote gun violence prevention.
  2. Public Health Urges Measles Vaccination as National Cases Rise

    Mecklenburg County Public Health is encouraging parents to make sure their children are up to date on their vaccines, especially the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, as national cases of measles rise. 
  3. Mecklenburg County Reports 200% Rise in Overdose Deaths Among Black and Hispanic Residents

    Since 2019, there has been a 200% rise in overdose deaths among Black and Hispanic residents in Mecklenburg County, compared to a 14% increase among White residents over the same time. 
  4. ‘Give Kids a Smile’: Mecklenburg County to Serve Uninsured Children

    Mecklenburg County Public Health will participate in National Give Kids A Smile Day offering free oral health services to uninsured Mecklenburg County children with a particular focus on ages 11 and under. 
  5. Public Health has Free COVID and Flu Vaccines Available for Uninsured Residents

    Public Health leaders have important news for uninsured residents:, free COVID and flu vaccines are now available. With the respiratory illness season now in full force, health officials advise that vaccinations are an important way to protect yourself and your loved ones during this holiday season.  
  6. Crisis Intervention Team Celebrates Exceptional Service

    When someone suffers a mental health crisis in our community, first responders know the training they’ve received can make a crucial difference. The Mecklenburg County Crisis Intervention Team understands that all too well, and each year, the organization honors many in the community who have played a critical role in saving lives.   
  7. Public Health, Habitat Charlotte to Install 50th Edible Landscape Garden on Saturday

    Mecklenburg County Public Health’s Edible Landscapes  initiative  will celebrate a major milestone this weekend in its work to improve access to healthy, locally grown food across the county. 
  8. Public Health Mobile Dental Unit Debuts to Help Preschoolers and Many More

    This week Public Health launches its mobile dental program to provide oral health screenings to preschoolers. The much-anticipated mobile unit has three operatories fully equipped to serve clients for dental needs, much like at a dental office. The mobile unit is also equipped with an X-ray imaging device. 
  9. Public Health Unveils a New Delivery Service for Narcan and More

    Access to healthcare has new meaning for residents in Mecklenburg County. Public Health is unveiling a new service through public health medical vending machines also known as kiosks. 
  10. Mental Health Show Series Back On After Hurricane

    Stories of resilience are deeply personal, and they matter. There will be more such stories after Hurricane Helene. But all these stories can connect and help us. This Is My Brave CharMeck 2024 show series will use performing arts as a way to end the stigma around the struggles of mental illness, substance abuse and community violence.