Alamance County Health Department

10/28/2025

Visit nc211.org, enter food pantry into the "I'm looking for..." field and enter your city in the "near" field. Click the "Get Help" button and review the list of local pantries. Each pantry has varying days and hours of operation so you can find the one that is most convenient for you.
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10/27/2025

10/27/2025

What’s scarier than zombies? Cavities! 🎃

Tooth decay hurts and can make it hard for kids to eat, sleep and play. But don’t worry — you can still keep the Halloween fun without the fright!

How to fight cavities 🦷
1️⃣ Skip sticky sweets like gummies and caramels
2️⃣ Enjoy candy in moderation
3️⃣ Save treats for dessert only
4️⃣ Watch out for choking hazards (no hard candy for kids under 4)

Celebrate on Nov. 1 🪥 Brush for two minutes, twice a day!

Get all the tips and resources on our blog: https://www.dph.ncdhhs.gov/blog/2025/10/20/6-tips-prevent-cavities-halloween-candy

10/24/2025

Alamance County has offices spread throughout the county, representing the departments that provide services to the citizens. You can find maps to these locations and basic contact information over the following pages.

10/24/2025

Very dry air and dry fuels will result in elevated fire potential and continued threat of adverse fire behavior.
Additionally, areas of frost possible again tonight as temperatures dip down into the lower to mid 30s.

10/21/2025

Thank you to the United Way of Alamance County and all the community partners who joined us this morning for our first ever street outreach packing party. Huge shout out to Ashley from the Alamance County Health Department who welcomed CrossRoads into the street outreach program.

10/20/2025

10/15/2025

10/14/2025

https://www.dph.ncdhhs.gov/programs/epidemiology/communicable-disease/measles-rubeola/check-your-immunity-measles

Take this quiz to find out if you are considered immune to measles and to get guidance based on your responses. (Your responses are not recorded.)This self-guided tool is for educational and information purposes only. It is not meant to replace medical advice from your health care provider. Your pro...

10/10/2025

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/slr-food-distribution-inc-recalls-wise-wife-brand-ground-cinnamon-because-possible-health-risk

SLR Food Distribution of Hicksville, NY is recalling Wise Wife brand Cinnamon, because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. Short term exposures to very low levels of lead may not elicit any symptoms. It is possible that increased blood lead levels may be the only

10/10/2025

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/durra-ground-cinnamon-100-g-because-possible-health-risk -photos

Eureka Inc of Pomona, CA (10/6/2025) is recalling Durra Ground Cinnamon 100 gram plastic container because it has the potential to be contaminated with lead.