Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham
Health Department Mission
The mission of Chatham County Public Health Department is to protect and promote the health of Chatham County residents in partnership with the community by:
- Preventing the spread of diseases,
- Fostering healthy lifestyles,
- Reducing health risks and disparities,
- Providing or assuring quality health services, and
- Responding to disaster and assisting communities in recovery.
Hot Topics
Skunk Tests Positive for Rabies
On Tuesday, August 17th, a resident living west of Siler City in Chatham County heard one of his dogs bark excitedly. He grabbed his shotgun on his way out the door and saw one of his dogs in an altercation with a skunk inside their dog pen. Animal Control retrieved the skunk and submitted it to the State Laboratory of Public Health for rabies testing. The lab reported the skunk had been rabid. Neither of the dogs was vaccinated against rabies. Unvaccinated animals with potential exposure to rabid wildlife are euthanized.
Click here for the full press release.
Recall on Eggs Sold Nationwide
On August 13, 2010, Wright County Egg of Galt, Iowa, conducted a nationwide voluntary recallof shell eggs that it had shipped since May 19, 2010 to food wholesalers, distribution centers and foodservice companies in California, Illinois, Missouri, Colorado, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. These companies distribute nationwide.
The recalled shell eggs are packaged under the following brand names: Lucerne, Albertson, Mountain Dairy, Ralph’s, Boomsma’s, Sunshine, Hillandale, Trafficanda, Farm Fresh, Shoreland, Lund, Dutch Farms and Kemps.
Click here to read the full press release from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Health Department Starts Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
The Chatham County Public Health Department has started a new program to prevent lead poisoning in young children. Click here to be directed to the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention page to find out more.
Healthy Chatham Diabetes Task Force Releases Diabetes Resource Guide
The Healthy Chatham Diabetes Task Force has compiled a resource guide for people with diabetes. The resource guide gives information on diabetes management topics such as healthy diets, physical activity, and medical visits. The guide also includes local resources for support groups and diabetes management.
Click here for the Diabetes Resource Guide in English.
Click here for the Diabetes Resource Guide in Spanish.
Health Department Awarded Grant from Eat Smart, Move More NC
Chatham County has received an Eat Smart, Move More NC Community Grant for 2010-2012 to fund local physical activity projects targeting youth ages 9 to 14. Chatham was one of 20 county/district health department projects funded in the state.
Click here to read the full press release.
Health Department Starts New Blog
The Chatham County Public Health Department has a new blog. The blog address is http://chathampublichealth.com/. The purpose of the blog is to open up communication with the public.
The blog will feature information on health department programs, events, and general public health news. The health department would like to hear from you. So please stop by and let us know what you think about the blog and what the health department is doing.
Animal Control Spay/Neuter Program
The Chatham County Public Health Department's Animal Control Division offers $20 spay/neuter vouchers to Chatham County residents whose household income is less than 200% of the federal income guidelines. For example, single householders making less than $20,000 qualify. Families of four making less than $40,000 also qualify. Please call The Chatham County Animal Shelter at 542-7203 for more information. Click here to go to the Animal Control website for more information.
Health Department Notices
HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) protects your private health information. Please read the HIPAA policy of the Chatham County Public Health Department here.
Interpretation Services
Spanish language interpretation services are available at health department sites. Other languages are assisted by a telephone hotline.
Privacy Notices
This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully. Click here for the notice in English. Click here for the notice in Spanish.
Health Department Website
For questions or comments about the content of the health department website, please contact webmaster Marissa Jelks at marissa.jelks@chathamnc.org
Last updated date: 8/23/2010 8:59:05 AM