NC Association of Local Health Directors

15/09/2023

Thank you to Registered Environmental Health Specialists for all you do!

07/09/2022

Congratulations to Johnston County Health Director Dr. Marilyn Pearson! Dr. Pearson is featured in the Duke Endowment annual report for her work in ensuring the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines throughout her community.

Read more about Dr. Pearson’s leadership in the full edition here: https://2021-annualreport.dukeendowment.org/stories/showing-courage

11/08/2022

NCALHD President-Elect and Davidson County Health Department-North Carolina Director Lillian Koontz presented Larry Potts - Political with the Public Health Legislative Champion Award at a recent Davidson County Commissioners meeting.

Pictured with Rep. Potts is his wife, Mrs. Carolyn Potts and his granddaughter, Kayla.

Congratulations, Rep. Potts and thank you for your leadership and dedication to public health.

23/06/2022

Harnett County Health Director John Rouse presents Senator Jim Burgin with his NCALHD Legislator Champion Award. Thank you, Senator Burgin!

25/05/2022

Thank you, Representative White!

29/03/2022

via the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)

17/02/2022

Check out the City of Greensboro's podcast 'Talk City Greensboro' where Public Health Director Dr. Vann provides an update about the state of COVID-19 in Guilford County. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRK652g02YM
You can also check it out on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-765688868/talk-city-greensboro-dr-ulia-vann

16/02/2022

Eric Evans, Edgecombe County Manager, is happy to announce the selection of Michelle Etheridge as the County’s new Health Director. She will lead a team of approximately eighty-five employees and is responsible for the administration of the County’s public health programs and services.

Mrs. Etheridge has a Masters in Health Education from East Carolina University. During her twenty-two-year tenure with the County, she has served as Health Education Specialist, Coordinator of Health Services, Local Public Health Administrator, Deputy Health Director, and more recently, as the Interim Health Director.

20/01/2022

NC Department of Health and Human Services Asst. Sec. for Public Health Mark Benton (center) swore in 2022 NCALHD officers during today's monthly meeting, including President Scott Harrelson (left) and Treasurer Quintana Stewart.

15/01/2022

14/01/2022

To view our position statements, legislative priorities, meeting schedule and mission, visit https://www.ncalhd.org/

13/01/2022

Catawba County Public Health is recruiting for a Public Health School Nurse. Working with a multidisciplinary team, you will provide direct, high quality nursing services in assigned schools in Catawba County. A School Health Nurse should be a person who enjoys children, and can work at ease with ages 5-18. Another must have attribute of a School Nurse is to be comfortable being the “go to” person in a school setting for all things health related.

Permanent school nurse positions work 40 hours per week during the school year, with time taken off on some non-school days/school vacation days, and part of student’s summer break.
Responsibilities

We're recruiting for a Public Health School Nurse. Learn more about this position as well as other job opportunities with Catawba County at https://www.catawbacountync.gov/county-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities/.

30/12/2021

23/11/2021

Last week, Forsyth County Health Director Joshua Swift (right) represented the county to recognize the North Carolina National Guard for their exemplary service to the state during the COVID-19 response. Guardsmen CPT Kent Hartlieb and SFC Charles Craig were on hand to receive the proclamation on behalf of 35 guardsmen who have been on duty over the last year. The guardsmen have helped to administer over 100,000 doses of vaccines during this time. The NCALHD applauds the guard and thanks them for their service.

22/11/2021

On National Public Health Day, we are thanking our local health directors and their staffs for all the hard work they do to help keep our communities healthier!

18/11/2021

18/11/2021