Public Health News and Announcements

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  1. Two Measles Cases Confirmed in Mecklenburg County

    Mecklenburg County Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in an adult who was a contact to a confirmed case of measles via travel. The adult is recovering at home in isolation and the contact investigation process is complete.
  2. Mecklenburg County Announces Resignation of Health Director Dr. Raynard Washington

    Health Director Dr. Raynard Washington will be resigning as Mecklenburg County Health Director effective January 20, 2026. 
  3. Public Health Offering Same-Day Vaccines After Measles Detected in Mecklenburg County Wastewater

    Mecklenburg County Public Health reports that measles has been detected during routine wastewater surveillance in a sample from the Sugar Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility. No cases have currently been identified in the county.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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. 
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.