Public Health Celebrates 100 Years
In the face of heavy rains, about 400 people turned out for the Department of Public Health's "After Hours" celebration on Friday, April...
Public Health Offers Anti-Opioid Kits
The Durham County Department of Public Health is now offering kits with naloxone, a medication that is designed to counteract overdoses...
Public Health Steps Up to Walking Challenge with Orange County
A walking competition is afoot between Durham County Public Health employees and peers at the Orange County Health Department. The two...
Durham Celebrates National Recovery Month
The Criminal Justice Resource Center (CJRC) hosted its 3rd annual recovery celebration on September 19. The event celebrated National...
Recognizing World AIDS Day
Durham County commemorated World AIDS Day earlier this month with events designed to bring attention to the community's efforts to combat...
Project Access Launches Health Equipment Loan Program
Project Access of Durham County recently launched HELP, the Health Equipment Loan Program. "There are many individuals in the...
County Releases State of the County Health Report
The Partnership for a Healthy Durham, which operates out of the Durham County Department of Public Health, recently issued its annual...
Durham Recognizes American Diabetes Month
The Durham Diabetes Coalition ran a full slate of engaging events in November to educate the community as part of American Diabetes Month....
Durham Bans E-cigarettes in Smoking Rule
E-cigarettes and similar types of electronic nicotine delivery systems are now banned from various public places in Durham due to updates...
Cooperative Extension Supports Community Garden
The Stick & Stay Kids Community Garden in Durham is yielding a bountiful assortment of vegetables, the nonprofit's staff reports. Stick...
