First Bull City Play Streets Event and Health Fair Set for May 4

MEDIA ADVISORY

04/25/2013 4:30 PM

Public Health, Sheriff’s Office Partner for Free Rabies Shot Clinic

Rabies is a deadly disease, but its spread can be easily prevented by making sure that cats, dogs, and ferrets are vaccainated.

04/25/2013 2:15 PM

Health Officials Encourage Residents to Check MMR Shot Status

Although measles is highly contagious, it can easily be prevented by getting the MMR shot.

04/19/2013 5:00 PM

Strategic Plan Progress Report 2013

Read our new Durham County Strategic Plan Progress Report 2013

04/19/2013 1:30 PM

Durham County Public Health Begins Year-Long Centennial Celebration

The Durham County Department of Public Health was established in April 1913...with $6,140 and in the midst of a smallpox epidemic.

04/12/2013 9:30 AM

City, County, BCBSNC Set to Kickoff First Bull City Play Streets Event

The City and County of Durham and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) collaborated to win a $50,000 grant to create Bull City Play Streets. Durham is one of 10 cities selected to participate in the nation-wide program.

04/05/2013 4:30 PM

Durham Diabetes Coalition Begins Home Visiting Program

Clinical Team begins home visits to Durham County residents on March 27.

03/27/2013 10:15 AM

Durham Health Ranking Falls as Community Prepares to Discuss Health

The decline in Durham’s ranking is based in part on an increase in the proportion of children in poverty occurring between 2008 and 2012, and consistently high unemployment during this period.

03/21/2013 3:45 PM

The State of Durham’s Health: A 2013 Check-Up

State of the County Health (SOTCH) report is an interim update on the progress of issues specific to Durham's overall health.

03/19/2013 2:15 PM

Durham Diabetes Coalition Television Show “Living Healthy” Premieres

03/14/2013 11:30 AM

Durham Diabetes Coalition and American Diabetes Association Partner for Alert Day

Several locations throughout Durham will host Alert Day activities on Tuesday, March 26.

03/12/2013 3:30 PM

Board of Health to Host Panel on Municipal Water Fluoridation

Panel being convened to address assertions made during the September 2012 public comment period regarding the effects of water fluoridation in the municipal water supply.

03/08/2013 10:15 AM

Can Your Wallet Handle Healthy Eating?

Want to eat healthy, but don't think your wallet can handle the "extra cost?" The notion that healthy eating is expensive may just be your imagination.

03/07/2013 2:15 PM

Harris Receives Ham Stevens Award from NCALHD

01/28/2013 6:00 PM

Public Health Announces Delay for Saturday Flu Clinic

01/25/2013 11:30 AM

Public Health to Offer Saturday Hours for Free Flu Shots

01/15/2013 1:00 PM

Public Health to Host Annual Give Kids A Smile Day

01/08/2013 1:00 PM

Short Elected to NALBOH Board of Directors

12/14/2012 1:00 PM

Public Health Seeks Comments for Community Opinion Survey

12/14/2012 11:00 AM

Public Health Emphasizes Handwashing as Norovirus Resurges

11/28/2012 1:00 PM