Chatham County Public Health Department NC

05/26/2026

Bikes are a great way for kids to spend time outside and move their bodies, but it is important to stay safe while doing so.

Taking actions like wearing the right sized helmet, riding on the correct side of the road, and wear bright-colored clothing can help keep kids safe while riding.

05/23/2026

Chatham County Schools, in partnership with Chatham Drug Free, is hosting an informal session on the topic of adolescent mental health and substance use on May 26 from 6 - 7 PM.

We welcome parents, caregivers, local professionals and community members who have questions. Several local service providers will be available via Zoom to answer questions and engage in conversation. Participants are welcome to drop in for a few minutes or stay for the entire discussion.

For more information, visit the Chatham Drug Free website or contact rob@chathamdrugfree.org

05/22/2026

Postpartum preeclampsia can happen up to six weeks postpartum.

Watch for specific postpartum symptoms, including severe headache, vision changes, swelling of the hands and face, and especially, difficulty breathing.

05/22/2026

Exercise has many benefits, including reducing stress and anxiety, strengthening muscles and bones, and boosting energy levels.

When kids have the recommended 60-minutes of exercise per day, they can see many of these benefits!

05/21/2026

Did you know you can beat extreme heat with Chatham Transit rides to local cooling centers until August?

Call Chatham Transit at 919-542-5136 to reserve your free ride!

For more tips on how to stay cool this summer, visit: shorturl.at/S242Z

05/20/2026

Congratulations to the Carolina Institute for Public Health for being named our Community Partner of the Year and to Kyle Chambers for being named our Employee of the Year!

We appreciate everything you do to advance public health in our community!

Read more: shorturl.at/rFTGT

05/18/2026

It’s Heat Safety Week in NC!

There were over 5,700 emergency department visits for heat-related illness in NC in 2025. Symptoms of heat-related illness can include muscle cramps, dizziness, fainting, headaches, high body temperature, nausea, confusion and vomiting.

As temperatures rise, be prepared and stay safe by signing up to receive heat health alerts from the NCDHHS Climate and Health Program.

Sign up ➡️ tinyurl.com/ChathamHeat
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¡Es la Semana de la Seguridad contra el Calor en Carolina del Norte!

Hubo más de 5,700 visitas al departamento de emergencias por enfermedades relacionadas con el calor en Carolina del Norte en 2025. Los síntomas de las enfermedades relacionadas con el calor pueden incluir calambres musculares, mareos, desmayos, dolores de cabeza, temperatura corporal alta, náuseas, confusión y vómitos.

A medida que aumenten las temperaturas, prepárate y mantente a salvo registrándote para recibir alertas de salud por el calor del Programa de Clima y Salud del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Carolina del Norte (NCDHHS, por sus siglas en inglés).

Inscribirse ➡️ tinyurl.com/ChathamELCalor

05/18/2026

Encouraging self-esteem in kids helps maintain mental health. Here are some helpful steps to encourage self-esteem in kids, so they can be their most confident self and be more prepared for tough times.

Try these steps in daily interactions to encourage high self esteem among kids!

05/14/2026

Great work, Ingrid!

A huge thank you to Univision 40 North Carolina and Krellys Verdejo Febus for helping spread the word about our upcoming FREE Confidence in the Water classes at Jordan Lake — in both English and Spanish 💙🌊
Together, we can help prevent drownings and make water safety accessible to more families in our community. Thank you for using your voice to support this important mission!
🎥 Watch the feature at minute 6:17: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yiv44HuaJ-o&list=PLKCTPbHVlt23G4W9Bax41AyllWPTlmS8v&index=612&pp=iAQB0gcJCQQLAYcqIYzv

Chatham County Parks and Recreation

¡Muchísimas gracias a Univision 40 North Carolina y a Krellys Verdejo Febus por ayudarnos a compartir la información sobre nuestras próximas clases GRATUITAS de *Confidence in the Water* en Jordan Lake — ¡tanto en inglés como en español! 💙🌊
Juntos podemos ayudar a prevenir ahogamientos y hacer que la seguridad acuática sea accesible para más familias de nuestra comunidad. ¡Gracias por usar su voz para apoyar esta importante misión!
🎥 Vean el reportaje en el minuto 6:17:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yiv44HuaJ-o&list=PLKCTPbHVlt23G4W9Bax41AyllWPTlmS8v&index=612&pp=iAQB0gcJCQQLAYcqIYzv

05/13/2026

In honor of Mental Health awareness month, here are some ways to nurture your child’s mental health as they grow up. Practice active listening, modeling healthy behaviors, and setting realistic goals.

Resources are available to help with mental health challenges on the Chatham County Public Health Department Website: https://www.chathamcountync.gov/government/departments-programs-i-z/public-health/youth-health/youth-mental-health

05/12/2026

May is National Preeclampsia Awareness Month - make sure to know the symptoms of : severe headache, swelling in the hands and face, vision issues, nausea and vomiting, stomach pain, sudden weight gain, and/or shortness of breath.

Learn more at www.preeclampsia.org/AwarenessMonth