Partnership for a Healthy Durham to Observe World AIDS Day

There are an estimated 1600 people living with HIV infection in Durham County and ranks number three out of North Carolina’s 100 counties for the highest average rates of newly diagnosed HIV over a three year period.

11/24/2015 2:02 PM

Public Health, Durham Public Schools Partner for Food Day Celebration

School nutritionists from the Durham’s Innovative Nutrition Education (DINE) program are assisting with Food Day activities.

10/21/2015 1:18 PM

Public Health Flu Prevention Efforts Underway in Durham

Flu can cause other medical conditions, such as bronchitis or pneumonia, which can be life-threatening or fatal.

10/20/2015 9:12 AM

Public Health to Host Shot Clinic for Seventh Grade Students

Those not in compliance by the September 22 deadline risk suspension from school until the requirements are met.

09/16/2015 8:20 AM

Dead Rabid Raccoon Found in Duke Gardens

Although there have been no other reports of rabid animals in the area, citizens are warned to be cautious in the vicinity.

08/14/2015 5:51 PM

Durham, Orange Health Departments Challenge Each Other to Walk the Walk with Symbolic Trek on the Appalachian Trail

The friendly competition challenges employees to collectively walk the 2,168.1 mile distance of the Appalachian Trail. The first team to reach the goal wins.

07/31/2015 9:44 AM

Program to Recap Public Health History in Durham County

Public Health retirees Catherine Medlin and Sue Guptill, to review the highlights of Durham County Board of Health minutes from 1913 to 2013.

07/22/2015 1:31 PM

New School Shot Requirements Take Effect July 1

Public Health to hold clinics for Tdap and meningitis shots during the month of August for students on the year-round school calendar, and in September for traditional calendar students.

06/16/2015 4:08 PM

County Roadside Recycling Collection Moves to Earlier Time

05/01/2015 10:30 AM

Public Health Makes Naloxone Kits Available to the Public

Opioid overdose prevention programs, such as this, are based in part on efforts originating in Wilkes County, N.C., through Project Lazarus.

04/23/2015 5:40 PM

Veggie Van to Start at Fifth Durham Location

Bringing healthcare and healthy foods together at one location part of Lincoln Community Health Center's health and wellness initiative.

04/15/2015 2:47 PM

Durham County Community Health Assessment Results Released

The triennial report effort was led by the Partnership for a Healthy Durham, Durham County Department of Public Health and Duke Medicine. Durham County organizations, agencies and community members contributed to finalizing the report.

04/02/2015 9:33 AM

Public Health Department to Close on April 8

Closing necessary to conduct required staff development and training

04/01/2015 4:02 PM

County Officials Laud Growth in County Health Rankings

The Rankings are an easy-to-use snapshot measuring the health of nearly every county in the nation and ranks them within states.

03/25/2015 7:58 AM

Public Health Nutritionists Bring Flavor to Life

Healthy diet, adequate physical activity are necessary to staying healthy.

03/16/2015 2:04 PM

Sheriff's Office, Public Health Partner to Host Operation Medicine Drop Event

Take-back events will allow citizens to safely dispose of expired or unused prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications for free with no questions asked.

03/11/2015 4:30 PM

Renovations to Temporarily Relocate Registration Operations at Public Health

Renovations will temporarily close the central registration area and are expected to last through the end of April.

02/12/2015 4:43 PM

Public Health Begins Fresh Food Prescription Pilot

The pilot, funded by a grant from the North Carolina Public Health Association’s Dr. Ann F. Wolfe Endowment, will provide 36 pregnant women with prescriptions for fresh produce at each of their prenatal appointments.

02/10/2015 5:28 PM

Veggie Van Expanding to Three New Sites

Service at Durham County Library’s main branch, Duke Family Medicine Center, and Walltown Park Recreation Center to begin later this month.

01/15/2015 3:00 PM

Registration Opens Tuesday for Public Health’s Give Kids A Smile Day

Appointment scheduling for free dental care begins on Tuesday, January 13, on a first come, first served basis.

01/09/2015 5:00 PM