Your Health Matters Recap
The Durham County Department of Public Health, Durham Diabetes Coalition, Partnership for a Healthy Durham and Radio One Raleigh hosted a combined RWJF Culture of Health Prize celebration and Take a Loved One to the Doctor event themed “Your Health Matters,” on Saturday Nov. 1 at the Durham County Human Services Building. More than 200 attendees enjoyed a prize ceremony, free health screenings, fitness and cooking demonstrations, appearances by the Durham Divas ‘n Dude, Wool E. Bull, Clown Doctor and Radio One personalities, prize and fresh produce giveaways and community resources from City and County agencies. The event’s purpose was to link community members to available resources and help people take a proactive approach to their health, fitting into Goal 2 of the County's Strategic Plan.