Public Health News and Announcements

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  1. Family Planning and Sexual Health Clinics at Southeast Health Department Closed for HVAC Repairs and Maintenance

    Mecklenburg County Public Health’s Southeast Family Planning and Sexual Health Clinic at 249 Billingsley Road will be closed until further notice due to HVAC repairs and maintenance.
  2. Public Health Encourages Residents to Take Precautions to Avoid Mosquito-Borne Illnesses During Holiday Travel

    As we enter the summer holidays with many folks planning to travel, Public Health leaders want to caution residents about malaria, a mosquito-borne illness
  3. Public Health Offers Free Screenings for National HIV Testing Day

    Mecklenburg County Public Health will recognize National HIV Testing Day on June 27 with free screenings for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). In partnership with Atrium Health, Novant Health, and other community partners, the screenings will be available at three Charlotte area locations. 
  4. Office of Violence Prevention Launches Campaign During Gun Violence Awareness Month

    June focuses on Gun Violence Awareness, and Mecklenburg County Public Health’s Office of Violence Prevention will spotlight awareness and education throughout the month.
  5. Changes to Expect with the End of the Public Health Emergency

    The Public Health Emergency declaration related to COVID-19 ended on May 11, 2023. As a result, your access to some programs and services may change.
  6. 2023 School Nurse of the Year Awarded

    Public Health is proud to announce Cynthia Wiley as 2023 CMS School Nurse of the Year.
  7. Mecklenburg Minute: Behavioral Health Strategic Plan

    Mecklenburg County is developing a Behavioral Health Strategic Plan and is soliciting input from service providers and customers, individuals with lived experiences, and the community at-large, by way of community engagement meetings. 
  8. Public Health Celebrates National Public Health Week

    ​Public Health is excited to celebrate National Public Health Week 2023.
  9. County Supports All Kids Bike Program Expansion at Local Elementary Schools

    ​Learning how to ride a bike can be an important life skill for children and Mecklenburg County Public Health is helping in that development at several elementary schools.
  10. Resident Support for Behavioral Health Strategic Plan

    Mecklenburg County is developing a Behavioral Health Strategic Plan and is soliciting input from the community.