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- MCHD & FirstHealth to Begin Scheduling Phase 1b, Group 1 (75+) COVID-19 Vaccinations
- MCHD Reports 4 New COVID-19 Deaths
- Health Director's New Year's Message and COVID-19 Update
- MCHD Administers its First Round of COVID-19 Vaccinations to Frontline Healthcare Staff
- Preliminary COVID-19 Vaccination Info for Moore
- Listing of COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Two New COVID-19 Outbreaks Identified in Moore County Long-Term Care Facilities
- COVID-19 Outbreak Identified at Tara Plantation of Carthage
- As COVID-19 Cases Spike, NC to Begin Modified Stay at Home Order
- CDC Offers New Options to Reduce Quarantine Times for COVID-19 Contacts
- COVID-19 Outbreak Identified at The Greens at Pinehurst
Health Newsfeeds
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Medtronic Announces Voluntary Recall of Unused Valiant Navion™ Thoracic Stent Graft System
Medtronic plc , the global leader in medical technology, has voluntarily issued a global recall of unused Medtronic Valiant Navion™ thoracic stent graft system and informed physicians to immediately cease use of the device until further notice.
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Urban Remedy Voluntarily Recalls Beverages with Undeclared Almond & Cashew Allergens
Urban Remedy, a California-based producer and retailer of ultra-fresh, organic meals, is voluntarily recalling 462 beverages because it may contain undeclared almonds and cashews.
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Market District Voluntarily Recalls Gourmet Chocolate Covered Pretzels Due to Undeclared Pecan Allergen
Giant Eagle, Inc. has issued a voluntarily recall of Market District Gourmet Pretzel Platters and Gourmet Pretzel Bags due to the possibility the product may contain an undeclared pecan allergen. Those who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to pecans could experience a serious or life-threatening
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Olmstead Plan Stakeholder Advisory - Children, Youth and Families Committee Meeting #3
Event Description
On behalf of Chandrika Brown, Chair of the Olmstead Plan Stakeholder Advisory (OPSA) Committee for Children, Youth and Families, we are pleased to announce a special presentation on supporting families, family-professional partnerships, and community inclusion for individuals with disabilities across the lifespan. This online event will occur on Friday, February 26 from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (online link to follow). Please mark your calendars to join the members of OPSA’s Committee on Children, Youth and Families in a discussion with one of the country’s most gifted and passionate family advocates.
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Olmstead Plan Stakeholder Advisory - Housing Committee Meeting #8
Event Description
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DEI Council Black History Lunch & Learn Series #3
Event Description
NC DMH/DD/SAS DEI Council Black History Lunch & Learn Series
Be sure to join us Wednesday, February 17th from 12 pm – 1:15 pm for our Black History Month Panel: A Historic Pandemic: Fireside Chat on Leadership Lessons and Reflections with Leaders. Few could have predicted how deeply COVID-19 would upend life and work. Leaders across the globe have had to lead at a time of uncertainty and complexity. We have also learned that a crisis is an opportune time to live one’s core values. Join us for a fireside chat with Black leaders to discuss personal leadership lessons, joy, resilience, advice, and reflections. Click here to join the discussion. American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters will be present on screen during the webinar.
Event name: A Historic Pandemic: Fireside Chat on Leadership Lessons and Reflections with Leaders.
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WHO and UNICEF issue new guidance to promote breastfeeding in health facilities globally
WHO and UNICEF today issued new ten-step guidance to increase support for breastfeeding in health facilities that provide maternity and newborn services. Breastfeeding all babies for the first 2 years would save the lives of more than 820 000 children under age 5 annually.
The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding underpin the Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative, which both organizations launched in 1991. The practical guidance encourages new mothers to breastfeed and informs health workers how best to support breastfeeding. -
WHO concerned about suspected chemical attacks in Syria
WHO is deeply alarmed by reports of the suspected use of toxic chemicals in Douma city, East Ghouta.
According to reports from Health Cluster partners, during the shelling of Douma on Saturday, an estimated 500 patients presented to health facilities exhibiting signs and symptoms consistent with exposure to toxic chemicals. In particular, there were signs of severe irritation of mucous membranes, respiratory failure and disruption to central nervous systems of those exposed. -
Nearly one billion people in Africa to be protected against yellow fever by 2026
Nearly one billion people will be vaccinated against yellow fever in 27 high-risk African countries by 2026 with support from WHO, Gavi – the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF and more than 50 health partners.
The commitment is part of the Eliminate Yellow fever Epidemics (EYE) in Africa strategy, which was launched by Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, Professor Isaac Folorunso Adewole, Nigeria’s Minister of Health and partners at a regional meeting in Abuja, Nigeria on Tuesday (10 April).
Press Release Archive
- Health Director's New Year's Message and COVID-19 Update - January 1st
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Available 1/8 - January 4th
- MCHD Reports 4 New COVID-19 Deaths - January 5th
- COVID-19 Testing Event Scheduled for 1/8 at MCHD Cancelled - January 7th
- MCHD & FirstHealth to Begin Scheduling Phase 1b, Group 1 COVID-19 Vaccinations - January 7th
- Emerging Novel Coronavirus in Wuhan City, China - February 7th
- President's "15 Days to Slow the Spread" - March 16th
- Moore Resident Confirmed Positive for COVID-19 - March 18th
- 2nd Moore Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19 - March 19th
- Self Service Food Buffet & Salad Bar Closure - March 19th
- MCHD Enforces Closure of Outdoor Restaurant Seating - March 20th
- Updated Guidance for COVID-19 Mitigation - March 20th
- Executive Order 120 - March 24th
- 3rd Moore Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19 - March 26th
- Case Total for COVID-19 Rises to 5 in Moore - March 27th
- COVID-19 Cases Rise to 8 in Moore - March 30th
- COVID-19 Testing Guidance Shifts - March 30th
- MCHD Alters Schedule in Light of COVID-19 - March 30th
- Moore County Suffers 1st COVID-19 Death - April 5th
- 2nd COVID-19 Death Reported in Moore - April 6th
- Pinehurst Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Outbreak - April 8th
- Pinehurst Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Update - April 9th
- No Further Testing Planned for Long-Term Care in Moore - April 10th
- 3rd COVID-19 Related Death Reported in Moore - April 14th
- 4th COVID-19 Related Death Reported in Moore - April 15th
- 5th and 6th COVID-19 Death for Moore County - April 20th
- 3 New COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Moore - May 6th
- MCHD Reports 10th COVID-19 Death - May 12th
- MCHD Reports 11th COVID-19 Death - June 3rd
- Moore COVID-19 Death Total Reaches 12 - June 15th
- WIC Provides Valuable Services During COVID-19 Pandemic - June 19th
- MCHD Utilizes New Tool to Aid Contact Tracing - June 23rd
- 13th COVID-19 Related Death Reported in Moore - June 23rd
- MCHD Reports 14th COVID-19 Death - June 26th
- MCHD Hosts FB Live Event July 1st - June 26th
- Outbreak Identified at Seven Lakes Assisted Living & Memory Care - July 2nd
- MCHD Urges Caution Over July 4th Holiday - July 2nd
- Moore Businesses Urged to Follow Mask Mandate - July 7th
- Beware of COVID-19 Scams - July 9th
- Moore Reaches 15 COVID-19 Deaths - July 10th
- MCHD Urges Everyone to Take Precautions During Extreme Heat - July 10th
- COVID-19 Death Count Correction for Moore - July 14th
- MCHD to Host Mask Distribution Event - July 16th
- COVID-19 Outbreak Identified at Accordius Health in Aberdeen - July 21st
- MCHD Reports 4 New COVID-19 Deaths - July 21st
- COVID-19 Case Cluster Identified at Childcare Center in Robbins - July 23rd
- MCHD Reports 2 New COVID-19 Deaths - July 24th
- Mask Distribution and Food Drive Event Planned for 7/31 - July 30th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Event in Robbins on 8/6 - July 30th
- Two Additional COVID-19 Testing Events in Robbins 8/7 & 8/14 - August 5th
- Two New COVID-19 Outbreaks Identified at Long-term Care Facilities in Moore - August 7th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Set for 8/13 at MCHD - August 10th
- Mask Distribution Event on 8/15 - August 13th
- COVID-19 Outbreak Identified at Quail Haven Village - August 14th
- MCHD Reports New COVID-19 Death - August 18th
- Moore County to Update Vaccination Plan in Anticipation of COVID-19 Vaccine - August 20th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Test Event in Southern Pines 8/28 - August 21st
- Outbreak Identified at St. Joseph of the Pines - August 21st
- MCHD Hosts FB Live Event on 8/27 - August 24th
- NC's 1st COVID-19 Positive Dog Has Ties to Moore County - August 26th
- COVID-19 Cluster Identified at Robbins Elementary - August 26th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing in Vass 9/3 - August 28th
- MCHD Reports New COVID-19 Death, Total Now Stands at 22 - September 3rd
- COVID-19 Outbreak Identified at Elmcroft - September 4th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Offered at MCHD 9/11 - September 4th
- MCHD Urges COVID-19 Caution Over Labor Day Weekend - September 4th
- COVID-19 Outbreak Identified at RHA Health Services Aberdeen - September 4th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing at Robbins First Baptist Church 9/17 - September 11th
- MCHD Reports New COVID-19 Death, Total Reaches 23 - September 15th
- Four New COVID-19 Deaths Reported for Moore, Brings Total to 27 - September 16th
- COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing in Moore 9/21 & 9/24 - September 17th
- COVID-19 Outbreak Identified at Peak Resources Pinelake - September 23rd
- MCHD Accreditation Status Remains Valid - September 24th
- 2 New COVID-19 Deaths Reported for Moore, Both Linked to Long-Term Care - September 24th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Set for October 2nd at MCHD - September 25th
- 5 New COVID-19 Deaths Reported for Moore - September 29th
- New COVID-19 Cluster and New COVID-19 Outbreak Identified - September 29th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Set for October 6th at MCHD - October 2nd
- COVID-19 Death Reported for Moore - October 6th
- COVID-19 Death Reported, Brings Total to 36 in Moore - October 7th
- COVID-19 Outbreak Identified at Penick Village - October 8th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Set for 10/15 in Cameron - October 9th
- Regional COVID-19 Prevention Support Team Launched - October 14th
- Flu Vaccination Has Added Importance Amid COVID-19 Pandemic - October 15th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Scheduled for 10/22 in Moore - October 16th
- Two New COVID-19 Deaths Reported for Moore - October 16th
- COVID-19 Deaths in Moore Reach a Total of 40 - October 20th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Set for 10/29 - October 23rd
- COVID-19 Safety for Halloween - October 26th
- MCHD Reports 3 New COVID-19 Deaths - October 27th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Set for 11/5 - October 30th
- MCHD Reports 3 New COVID-19 Deaths - October 30th
- 4 COVID-19 Deaths Reported for Moore, Total Reaches 50 - November 3rd
- MCHD Reports 7 New COVID-19 Deaths - November 5th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Scheduled for 11/12 - November 6th
- COVID-19 Test Event Cancelled - November 12th
- 2 New COVID-19 Deaths Reported for Moore - November 12th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Available 11/19 - November 13th
- COVID-19 Outbreak Identified at Quail Haven - November 13th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Set for 11/24 - November 20th
- 7 New COVID-19 Deaths Reported for Moore - November 24th
- MCHD Urges COVID-19 Caution for the Thanksgiving Holiday - November 24th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Scheduled for 12/2 - November 30th
- COVID-19 Outbreak Identified at The Greens at Pinehurst - December 3rd
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Set for 12/10 - December 3rd
- Four New COVID-19 Deaths Reported for Moore County - December 8th
- COVID-19 Outbreak Identified at Tara Plantation of Carthage - December 11th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Available on 12/17 in Moore - December 11th
- Five New COVID-19 Deaths Reported for Moore - December 14th
- Two New COVID-19 Outbreaks Identified in Moore Long-Term Care - December 17th
- MCHD Emphasizes Safe Gatherings for Christmas - December 21st
- Two New COVID-19 Deaths Reported for Moore - December 21st
- Preliminary COVID-19 Vaccination Info for Moore - December 22nd
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Event Set for 12/30 - December 23rd
- MCHD Administers its First Round of COVID-19 Vaccine - December 31st
- Emerging Novel Coronavirus in Wuhan City, China - February 7th
- President's "15 Days to Slow the Spread" - March 16th
- Moore Resident Confirmed Positive for COVID-19 - March 18th
- 2nd Moore Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19 - March 19th
- Self Service Food Buffet & Salad Bar Closure - March 19th
- MCHD Enforces Closure of Outdoor Restaurant Seating - March 20th
- Updated Guidance for COVID-19 Mitigation - March 20th
- Executive Order 120 - March 24th
- 3rd Moore Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19 - March 26th
- Case Total for COVID-19 Rises to 5 in Moore - March 27th
- COVID-19 Cases Rise to 8 in Moore - March 30th
- COVID-19 Testing Guidance Shifts - March 30th
- MCHD Alters Schedule in Light of COVID-19 - March 30th
- Moore County Suffers 1st COVID-19 Death - April 5th
- 2nd COVID-19 Death Reported in Moore - April 6th
- Pinehurst Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Outbreak - April 8th
- Pinehurst Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Update - April 9th
- No Further Testing Planned for Long-Term Care in Moore - April 10th
- 3rd COVID-19 Related Death Reported in Moore - April 14th
- 4th COVID-19 Related Death Reported in Moore - April 15th
- 5th and 6th COVID-19 Death for Moore County - April 20th
- 3 New COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Moore - May 6th
- MCHD Reports 10th COVID-19 Death - May 12th
- MCHD Reports 11th COVID-19 Death - June 3rd
- Moore COVID-19 Death Total Reaches 12 - June 15th
- WIC Provides Valuable Services During COVID-19 Pandemic - June 19th
- MCHD Utilizes New Tool to Aid Contact Tracing - June 23rd
- 13th COVID-19 Related Death Reported in Moore - June 23rd
- MCHD Reports 14th COVID-19 Death - June 26th
- MCHD Hosts FB Live Event July 1st - June 26th
- Outbreak Identified at Seven Lakes Assisted Living & Memory Care - July 2nd
- MCHD Urges Caution Over July 4th Holiday - July 2nd
- Moore Businesses Urged to Follow Mask Mandate - July 7th
- Beware of COVID-19 Scams - July 9th
- Moore Reaches 15 COVID-19 Deaths - July 10th
- MCHD Urges Everyone to Take Precautions During Extreme Heat - July 10th
- COVID-19 Death Count Correction for Moore - July 14th
- MCHD to Host Mask Distribution Event - July 16th
- COVID-19 Outbreak Identified at Accordius Health in Aberdeen - July 21st
- MCHD Reports 4 New COVID-19 Deaths - July 21st
- COVID-19 Case Cluster Identified at Childcare Center in Robbins - July 23rd
- MCHD Reports 2 New COVID-19 Deaths - July 24th
- Mask Distribution and Food Drive Event Planned for 7/31 - July 30th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Event in Robbins on 8/6 - July 30th
- Two Additional COVID-19 Testing Events in Robbins 8/7 & 8/14 - August 5th
- Two New COVID-19 Outbreaks Identified at Long-term Care Facilities in Moore - August 7th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Set for 8/13 at MCHD - August 10th
- Mask Distribution Event on 8/15 - August 13th
- COVID-19 Outbreak Identified at Quail Haven Village - August 14th
- MCHD Reports New COVID-19 Death - August 18th
- Moore County to Update Vaccination Plan in Anticipation of COVID-19 Vaccine - August 20th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Test Event in Southern Pines 8/28 - August 21st
- Outbreak Identified at St. Joseph of the Pines - August 21st
- MCHD Hosts FB Live Event on 8/27 - August 24th
- NC's 1st COVID-19 Positive Dog Has Ties to Moore County - August 26th
- COVID-19 Cluster Identified at Robbins Elementary - August 26th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing in Vass 9/3 - August 28th
- MCHD Reports New COVID-19 Death, Total Now Stands at 22 - September 3rd
- COVID-19 Outbreak Identified at Elmcroft - September 4th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Offered at MCHD 9/11 - September 4th
- MCHD Urges COVID-19 Caution Over Labor Day Weekend - September 4th
- COVID-19 Outbreak Identified at RHA Health Services Aberdeen - September 4th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing at Robbins First Baptist Church 9/17 - September 11th
- MCHD Reports New COVID-19 Death, Total Reaches 23 - September 15th
- Four New COVID-19 Deaths Reported for Moore, Brings Total to 27 - September 16th
- COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing in Moore 9/21 & 9/24 - September 17th
- COVID-19 Outbreak Identified at Peak Resources Pinelake - September 23rd
- MCHD Accreditation Status Remains Valid - September 24th
- 2 New COVID-19 Deaths Reported for Moore, Both Linked to Long-Term Care - September 24th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Set for October 2nd at MCHD - September 25th
- 5 New COVID-19 Deaths Reported for Moore - September 29th
- New COVID-19 Cluster and New COVID-19 Outbreak Identified - September 29th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Set for October 6th at MCHD - October 2nd
- COVID-19 Death Reported for Moore - October 6th
- COVID-19 Death Reported, Brings Total to 36 in Moore - October 7th
- COVID-19 Outbreak Identified at Penick Village - October 8th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Set for 10/15 in Cameron - October 9th
- Regional COVID-19 Prevention Support Team Launched - October 14th
- Flu Vaccination Has Added Importance Amid COVID-19 Pandemic - October 15th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Scheduled for 10/22 in Moore - October 16th
- Two New COVID-19 Deaths Reported for Moore - October 16th
- COVID-19 Deaths in Moore Reach a Total of 40 - October 20th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Set for 10/29 - October 23rd
- COVID-19 Safety for Halloween - October 26th
- MCHD Reports 3 New COVID-19 Deaths - October 27th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Set for 11/5 - October 30th
- MCHD Reports 3 New COVID-19 Deaths - October 30th
- 4 COVID-19 Deaths Reported for Moore, Total Reaches 50 - November 3rd
- MCHD Reports 7 New COVID-19 Deaths - November 5th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Scheduled for 11/12 - November 6th
- COVID-19 Test Event Cancelled - November 12th
- 2 New COVID-19 Deaths Reported for Moore - November 12th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Available 11/19 - November 13th
- COVID-19 Outbreak Identified at Quail Haven - November 13th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Set for 11/24 - November 20th
- 7 New COVID-19 Deaths Reported for Moore - November 24th
- MCHD Urges COVID-19 Caution for the Thanksgiving Holiday - November 24th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Scheduled for 12/2 - November 30th
- COVID-19 Outbreak Identified at The Greens at Pinehurst - December 3rd
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Set for 12/10 - December 3rd
- Four New COVID-19 Deaths Reported for Moore County - December 8th
- COVID-19 Outbreak Identified at Tara Plantation of Carthage - December 11th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Available on 12/17 in Moore - December 11th
- Five New COVID-19 Deaths Reported for Moore - December 14th
- Two New COVID-19 Outbreaks Identified in Moore Long-Term Care - December 17th
- MCHD Emphasizes Safe Gatherings for Christmas - December 21st
- Two New COVID-19 Deaths Reported for Moore - December 21st
- Preliminary COVID-19 Vaccination Info for Moore - December 22nd
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Event Set for 12/30 - December 23rd
- MCHD Administers its First Round of COVID-19 Vaccine - December 31st
- Pertussis Cases Reported in Moore - February 4th
- National Children's Dental Health Month - February 6th
- Mass Antibiotic Distribution Events Planned in Response to Pertussis - February 20th
- Mosquito Dunk Distribution Event - April 1st
- Healthy Habits, Healthy Families with WIC - May 28th
- Evening Clinic Hours Added - August 29th
- 2019 Moore Healthy Dining Awards - November 7th
- Health Department Announces Schedule Change for January 2017
- Health Department Releases the 2016 State of the County Health (SOTCH) Report
- Community Health Assessment Survey Information
- Healthy Habits, Healthy Families with WIC August 2016
- Stay Hydrated/Safe/Cool This Summer July 26, 2016
- Rabies Advisory May 12, 2016
- Dental Sealants Available for Students at High Falls Elementary