– Ariana Lawrence
Rabies Vaccination Clinic for Dogs and Cats Planned for April 26
Health officials urge residents to keep their pets up-to-date on rabies vaccinations
BURLINGTON – The Alamance County Health Department will be hosting a rabies vaccination clinic on April 26 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Environmental Health Office located …
BURLINGTON – The successful and comprehensive integration of the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program within pediatric primary care practices in Alamance County is unique not only in the state but across the US.
Triple P America Implementation Consultant, Randy Ahn said lessons learned from this implementation site will be used to …
Free Dental Care to Children In Need
BURLINGTON
– The 11th Annual Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) event was held February 1 at the Alamance County Children’s Dental Clinic. The event brought local dental professionals together to volunteer and provide free dental services and education to children in need.
More than 60 children …
Alamance County Board of Health Receives State Recognition
Board member also recognized for service
BURLINGTON
– On January 23, the Alamance County Board of Health received the Outstanding Board of Health Award from the Association of North Carolina Boards of Health. The Alamance County Board of Health was recognized for their local public health …
First Flu-Related Death Reported in Alamance County
Flu vaccine still available at Health Department
BURLINGTON
– On January 22, the Alamance County Health Department received notification of the county’s first flu-related death for the 2013-2014 flu season. The death occurred in a child. In order to protect the family’s privacy, no other details are …
Give Kids A Smile Scheduled for February 1
Appointment scheduling begins January 14
BURLINGTON
The Alamance County Children’s Dental Clinic and the Alamance-Caswell Dental Society will be commemorating National Children’s Dental Access Day with the 11th Annual Give Kids A Smile event on February 1. Scheduling for the free Give Kids A Smile dental …
Health Department Releases 2013 State of the County Health Report
BURLINGTON
– The Alamance County Health Department has completed the State of the County Health (SOTCH) report for 2013. The report provides updates on health statistics and information on progress in priority health areas as determined in the 2011 Community Health Assessment.
Community …
Low Cost Rabies Vaccinations Available at Local Clinics November 4-9
BURLINGTON – Several local veterinary offices will be offering rabies vaccinations for $5.00 per animal beginning November 4 and ending November 9.
Vaccination clinics will be held during that week at the following local veterinary offices:
– Mebane Veterinary Hospital (919) 563-5006 …
BURLINGTON – On September 18, the Alamance County Health Department received the GlaxoSmithKline Child Health Recognition Award for its work with local Project LAUNCH. The North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Child Health Recognition Awards program honors local health departments, public health staff and individuals for innovative, collaborative programs that improve the lives of …
More options available for vaccine
BURLINGTON – Flu season is upon us and the Alamance County Health Department (ACHD) wants you to protect yourself and your families. Beginning Friday, September 20, the health department will begin offering seasonal flu shots to the public.
This year, the health department will be providing more vaccine options …