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Keeping it Healthy: Finding Fresh Food for Your Family

As families suffer through layoffs, furloughs, and not knowing whether they’ll have a job, the COVID-19 crisis only makes things worse. … See more

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Public Health For a Better Community

WebHere’s a peek at what public health professionals do every day for our community (pandemic or not): 1. Monitor Community Health. Data is critical for all public …

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Food for Thought: 3 Things Healthy is Not

Web1 – a: enjoying good health. : free from disease. b: not displaying clinical signs of disease or infection. 2 – beneficial to one’s physical, mental, or emotional state : …

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Health and Human Services

WebOctober 30, 2023 9:19 am. “Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art,” Eleanor Roosevelt once said. Mecklenburg County works to …

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Mental Health Resources During a Time of Crisis

WebUpdated 5/18/2022 By now you've probably heard the news: we're in the middle of a global pandemic. That means physical health is taking the spotlight, but it's …

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Take Charge of Your Heart Health in Four Steps

WebLet’s talk about our ticker, the heart. It’s the unsung hero that keeps us going! Someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds in the United States, according to the …

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5 of the Best Spots to Exercise in Mecklenburg County

Web5. Marion Diehl Recreation Center. The Marion Diehl Recreation Center has a little bit of everything. For our aquatics fans, we have water exercise opportunities at the …

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The Community Resource Center is Here to Serve You!

WebIn person: 3205 Freedom Drive, Suite 1000, Building A Charlotte, NC 28208; Online: Learn more about our programs and services or apply. Call us: (704)314-8400. …

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4 Ways to Get More For Your Green at the Local Farmers …

Web3 – Choose seconds and buy in bulk. Not all your food needs to look perfect or pretty. Many farmers also sell ‘seconds’ – produce that is slightly bruised or not as …

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Bringing Fresh & Healthy Food to the Doorstep

WebBut the mobile market helps Mecklenburg County residents make healthier choices and feel a little more secure. County residents can also learn about other food …

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Stay Sexy, Stay Healthy: What You Need to Know About HIV and …

Webby Hannah Stutts, Grant Coordinator, Mecklenburg County Public Health I don't know about you, but when I'm driving around Charlotte (or stuck in traffic) I soak up …

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Gift Yourself a Tobacco-Free Life

Webby Kim Bayha, Health Policy Coordinator for Tobacco Control, Mecklenburg County Public Health It’s no secret that tobacco dependence is a wicked addiction. When …

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County Leadership Past and Present Makes Women’s History

WebThereasea Clark Elder joined the County in 1962 as the first Black nurse to integrate the public health nursing system. In addition to her career as a public health …

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It’s Not Just a Job, It’s a Commitment

WebThat’s how Jeanne Williams summed up her 12-year (and counting) career with the County’s Public Health Department. “It’s a commitment - to myself, my …

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Everything You Need to Know About Rabies

WebIf you think you or your pet was bitten by a wild animal, contact Public Health at 704-336-6400. Here are some words of wisdom: DON’T TOUCH A RACCOON, FOX, …

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5 Great Reasons Why Everyone Should Know How to Swim

WebSwimming requires you to use many muscle groups (it’s basically a high intensity, cardio workout!), and can result in increased flexibility, coordination, and better …

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Five Reasons You Should Get Vaccinated

WebWhen you skip vaccines, you leave yourself vulnerable to illnesses like shingles and flu. Plus HPV and hepatitis B, which are leading causes of cancer. …

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4 Steps to Becoming a Foster Parent

WebSteps 4+: Complete background checks, interviews, examinations, and home visits. Before a child can be placed in your home, our staff will work with you to complete …

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Reentry Means Leaving Prison and Never Going Back

WebWritten By Hope Marshall, Criminal Justice Program Manager Reentry is an important part of helping people released from prison get a second chance. Our prison …

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