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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 …
Press Release from NC DHHS
Raleigh, N.C. — Secretary Aldona Wos announced today that the Department of Health and Human Services has secured additional funds to continue the WIC program as of October 11, 2013. DHHS has determined it can ensure the stability of the program through the end of October using lapsing …
Federal shutdown will impact local WIC office
BURLINGTON –The Alamance County Health Department received communication from the NC Department of Health and Human Services Nutrition Services Branch on October 8 that due to the federal shutdown, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, also known as the WIC program, will …
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 …
BURLINGTON – The Alamance County Health Department will be hosting a rabies vaccination clinic on October 19 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Environmental Health Office at 209 N. Graham-Hopedale Rd. in Burlington.
“Vaccination will protect your pets and your families,” states Environmental Health Director, Carl Carroll. “This is a great …
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 …
BURLINGTON – The North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health in Raleigh has confirmed Alamance County’s sixth rabies case for the year.
On August 17th, a skunk fought with two dogs that were not up-to-date on rabies vaccinations on Highway 49 North near John Lewis Rd. Residents in this area with outside pets …
BURLINGTON – The North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health in Raleigh has confirmed Alamance County’s fifth rabies case for the year.
On August 5th, a raccoon fought with two dogs that were not up-to-date on rabies vaccinations on Parker Street in Graham. Parker Street is less than a mile from downtown Graham …