Chatham County Public Health Department NC

09/15/2025

September is ! In North Carolina. Nearly 40% of adults have high cholesterol—many without knowing it. A simple blood test can make a difference. Schedule a lipid profile with your health care provider today. A heart-healthy life starts with knowledge!
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¡Septiembre es el Mes de la educación sobre el colesterol! En Carolina del norte casi el 40 % de los adultos tienen colesterol alto, muchos sin saberlo. Un simple análisis de sangre puede marcar la diferencia. Programa un perfil de lípidos con tu proveedor de atención médica hoy mismo. ¡Una vida saludable para el corazón comienza con el conocimiento!

09/12/2025

Your mental health matters. This ***depreventionweek remember if you or someone you know is experiencing these signs, support is available. Contact a mental health professional or call, text, or chat 988 anytime, anywhere.

09/11/2025

We want to hear your feedback on Opioid Overdose Prevention programming in Chatham County!

Please complete this survey by Saturday October 25, 2025. All survey responses are anonymous: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8464551/Chatham-County-Opioid-Settlement-Community-Survey-2025
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¡Queremos escuchar sus comentarios sobre la programación de prevención de Sobredosis de Opioides en el Condado de Chatham!

Complete esta encuesta antes del sábado 25 deoctubre de 2025. Todas las respuestas de la encuesta son anónimas:https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8464551/f485ae297640

09/10/2025

Does talking about STIs make you cringe? The reality is half of s*xually active people will get an STI by age 25, and most STIs don’t show any symptoms.

It’s time we drop the awk and have “the talk” about testing. See how it’s done at OwnTheAwk.org.

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¿Te incomoda hablar sobre las ITS? La realidad es que la mitad de las personas s*xualmente activas contraerán una ITS antes de los 25 años, y la mayoría de las ITS no presentan síntomas.

Es hora de dejar la incomodidad y tener “la charla” sobre las pruebas. Descubre cómo hacerlo en OwnTheAwk.org/es.

Feeling awkward about tough conversations? Learn how to navigate nerve-wracking chats on love, s*x, and boundaries with confidence, and build stronger connections!

09/10/2025

If you receive a postcard in the mail just like this image, we want YOU to complete our 2025 Community Survey.

The Community Survey is from the Chatham Health Alliance, a partnership of health organizations in Chatham County, and we want your feedback to improve the health and well-being of the Chatham community. The survey will be arriving in the mail in the coming days!

09/09/2025

Did you know a daily pill can help prevent HIV?

Our Siler City clinic now offers PrEP, as well as no-cost HIV testing!

Call 919-742-5641 to learn if PrEP is right for you and to schedule an appointment!

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09/09/2025

Are you interested in helping to prevent su***de in your community? Join us for a community meeting to discuss su***de prevention initiatives for Chatham County. The meeting will include an overview of state and local su***de data and resources, followed by a planning session for su***de prevention in Chatham County.

Lunch will be provided! RSVP by completing this short form: www.tinyurl.com/chathamsu***deprevention

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¿Le interesa ayudar a prevenir el suicidio en su comunidad? Acompáñenos a una reunión comunitaria para dialogar sobre las iniciativas de prevención del suicidio en el condado de Chatham. La reunión incluirá una descripción general de los datos y recursos estatales y locales sobre el suicidio, seguida de una sesión de planificación para la prevención del suicidio en el condado de Chatham.

¡Se ofrecerá el almuerzo! Confirme su asistencia completando este breve formulario:www.tinyurl.com/chathamsu***deprevention

09/08/2025

This September 8, we’re honoring 988 Day. It’s a moment to show up, speak up and support those who may be struggling.

📞 Know the three numbers: 988.
Compassionate help. Anytime. Anywhere.

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Este 8 de septiembre,
conmemoramos el Día 988. Es un momento para estar presentes, alzar la voz y apoyar a quienes puedan estar atravesando situaciones difíciles.

📞 Conozca estos tres números: 988.
Ayuda compasiva. En cualquier momento. En cualquier lugar.

09/05/2025

September is National Food Safety Education Month!

You can prevent foodborne illness and help protect yourself and others by following simple steps when making food:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water
• Keep raw meat separate from ready-to-eat foods like fresh fruit and vegetables
• Use a food thermometer to make sure food is cooked to a safe internal temperature
• Refrigerate or freeze meat and other perishable foods quickly

09/04/2025

September is National Su***de Prevention Month. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for yourself or if you are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

Learn more: https://go.nih.gov/hoMF6tt

09/03/2025

Flu shots are now available at our Siler City clinic!

Call (919) 742-5641 to schedule an appointment to get yours today.

09/02/2025

National Recovery Month is a time to support and celebrate friends, family, and loved ones in recovery.

Take time this month to learn about recovery from substance use disorder and support those around you by joining Chatham County's Recovery Celebration and 5K on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 9 A.M. - 1 P.M. Chatham Middle School in Siler City!