– Ariana Lawrence
Event designed to foster stronger relationships between fathers and children
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2011
BURLINGTON – Father’s Day weekend means more than just gifts and pampering by loved ones. For some Alamance County fathers, it means building stronger relationships with their children.
The Men’s Empowering Resource Center (MERC) will hold its second annual …
Skunk attacks unvaccinated dog, placed under six month quarantine
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2011
BURLINGTON The North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health in Raleigh has confirmed Alamance Countys fifth rabies case for the year and second confirmed case in less than a week.
On Tuesday evening, a skunk entered a fenced enclosure …
Incident marks fourth confirmed case for 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2011
BURLINGTON The North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health in Raleigh has confirmed Alamance Countys fourth rabies case for the year in a fox.
On Sunday, a resident of Coachlight Trail in Burlington was out walking his dog at about approximately …
Unvaccinated dog involved in fight with rabid fox on Wednesday night
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30, 2011
BURLINGTON The North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health in Raleigh confirmed Alamance Countys third rabies case for the year late Friday afternoon.
On Wednesday evening at approximately 10:30 P.M., an unvaccinated dog was involved in a …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2011
Spring has sprung! As everyone spends more time outside enjoying warmer temperatures, theres also an increased chance of coming into contact with rabid animals. Make sure you and your furry tailwaggers are protected by getting them vaccinated!
Last year, there were eight confirmed cases of rabies in Alamance …
Social media launch kicks off month-long Public Health Month activities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2011
BURLINGTON A new era of connecting with the community officially begins today at the Alamance County Health Department (ACHD) with the debut of its presence on Facebook and Twitter.
Really, this isnt an April Fools Day joke, …
Progress made in overall health outcomes, physical environment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2011
BURLINGTON Community mobilization and public awareness of health issues are proving to be the key ingredients in a recipe for better health amongst Alamance County residents. The annual County Health Rankings, released today by the University of Wisconsin Population …
Recent clinic changes increasing efficiency, cutting door-to-door time by 25%
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2011
BURLINGTON A special team, comprised of Alamance County Health Department (ACHD) staff, have been on a mission. While maintaining a full clinic schedule and other critical operations, their assignment has involved quick thinking and precise steps to …
Rabid skunk killed by unvaccinated dog in Pleasant Grove
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 3, 2011
BURLINGTON The North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health in Raleigh confirmed Alamance Countys second rabies case for the year late Wednesday afternoon.
The animal control division of the Alamance County Sherriffs Office animal control was called on Monday to …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 5, 2011
BURLINGTON Not even a healthy dose of liquid sunshine could dampen the spirits of over 75 area dental professionals and community volunteers taking part in the eighth annual Alamance-Caswell Give Kids a Smile event, held today at the Alamance County Health Departments Childrens Dental Center.
Throughout the morning …