Category: Public Health
Flu shots available
Seasonal influenza is an illness that can cause serious health complications, including death. The best defense against the flu is vaccination....
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McCracken Named Interim
Catawba County Public Health Assistant Director Jennifer McCracken was named Interim Director by the Catawba County Board of Health October 14. McCracken will begin serving...
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Lay Breast Health Advisor
The Lay Breast Health Advisor can speak to individuals and groups about breast cancer screening options and link women to care....
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Online nutrition education
Online nutrition education is adding convenience for WIC participants through the new WIChealth.org....
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Urland to Depart Public Health
Catawba County Health Director Doug Urland has been named Director of the North Carolina Institute for Public Health at UNC Chapel Hill’s...
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5 Things to Know about the CHA
The Community Health Assessment (CHA) rolls around every three years and is currently underway. Here's what you need to know......
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Farmers Market returns
The Public Health Farmers Market is a convenient way for the public to access healthy fruits and vegetables at an all-local market....
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Hot weather poses risks
With high temperatures and high humidity, there are increased weather-related health risks....
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Empowering clients
Sharyn Guthrie knows the devastation of losing a job. But she also knows the joy she found in dietetics and uses her skills to help families that are going through the same....
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Passion for breastfeeding
Yowill McAbee was inspired to help other women learn how to successfully breastfeed their babies....
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Inspired by biology, business
Environmental Health Specialist Luke Sears has turned an interest in biology and business into a way to keep thousands of people safe every day....
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Getting a thrill from nursing
School Nurse Suzanne Baer is rewarded every day as she sees improvements in children’s health....
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From laboratory to community
When it was time for Darla Houser to make a career change, she knew she wanted something where she could grow and learn....
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Listening leads to helping
La'Shanda Carson listens to people to find out their needs and then helps meet those needs....
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Preparing for the worst
Chantae Lail is known for thinking ahead. From large-scale community disasters to individual crises, she knows just what to do....
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State of the County's Health
The Catawba County State of the County Health Report 2018 is now available....
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Reduce the chance of SIDS
These tips will help parents and caregivers reduce the chances of their infant dying suddenly (SIDS)....
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Health Plans Open Enrollment
Get health insurance for 2019! Marketplace health insurance open enrollment runs from Nov. 1 to Dec. 15, 2018....
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