All in Health
At the April 28th meeting, Lexington City Council Member John Burke presented a proclamation to Pamela "Kelly" McAfee, President of the North Carolina Democratic Party Disability Issues Caucus. Pamela's story is one of resilience and strength as she lives with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a group of disorders that affect connective tissues supporting the skin, joints, and blood vessel walls.
Event Info: Saturday, April 27, 2025
1:00 PM Corner of Hinkle Ln and Old Hwy 52, Welcome, NC Contact: 336-313-1913
Narcan and educational materials are available on-site
In North Carolina, between 1999 and 2017, there were 225 heat-related deaths, with 25 occurring in the workplace. The highest rates of occupational heat-related deaths were observed among males, Hispanic workers, and individuals aged 55–64
The proposed Amendment 1 will be discussed at the Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday, April 14, at 6 PM at the Governmental Center in Lexington.
The event will begin at 10 a.m. with an educational session led by knowledgeable team members from both Davidson County Senior Services and Hospice of Davidson County. Afterward, attendees will have the chance to receive personalized, one-on-one assistance with completing their advance directives through 12 pm.
Today, HODC serves over 175 patients daily across residential homes, nursing homes, and skilled care facilities. The Hinkle Hospice House alone provides acute care for over 200 patients annually. Beyond patient care, more than 3,000 individuals annually receive grief and loss support through one-on-one counseling, group therapy and specialized programming.
Davidson-Davie Community College (297 DCC Rd., Thomasville) will host the event, scheduled for Thursday, March 20th from 6:30-8pm.
By sharing your thoughts, you will help the health department towards our mission of improving the quality of life of those in our community.” said Lillian Koontz, Health Director, at the Davidson County Health Department. “Please and thank you for considering this survey, your health is your
wealth!”
The association is preparing for two key events in March: March 4 – Pancake Supper Fundraiser
The organization will host its first-ever Pancake Supper at Paul’s Chapel Reformed Church from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Community members are encouraged to attend and support the fundraiser. March 26 – Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness
Supporters are asked to wear purple on this day to help raise awareness about epilepsy.
Davidson County Board of Health during its meeting on Tuesday that although many counties have spent a lot of their opioid settlement funding, Davidson County has not.
Davidson Caregiver Academy is proud to announce its 2025 quarterly lunch and learn series, providing education and support for local caregivers.
The virtual primary care practice is designed for patients who do not need a high degree of hands-on, in-person care or who have busy lives and might travel frequently and want high quality, accessible primary care with a provider.
On Friday, January 17th, Crowson’s lounge, The Smoke & Oak, will host the Hospice team in celebration of its 40th Anniversary. Hospice staff will be available to greet community members starting at 5 pm. Entry is free.
Piedmont Fresh, part of the Davidson County Local Food Network, operates as a local food hub that processes weekly orders and delivers them to local pickup locations. This marks their inaugural season with the FarmShare Program.
Advocate Health is making a bold move with a remarkable $764 million investment across six states, beginning with a significant boost in the minimum starting wage.
The Triad Chill is returning with a unique fundraising opportunity for individuals, organizations and businesses to support Special Olympics NC by jumping into the frigid water at Wet’n Wild Emerald Pointe on Feb. 25.
As a large employer, Walmart faces ongoing allegations of unfair or inappropriate termination practices related to discrimination and inadequate accommodation for disabled workers.
12 Days of Christmas: Davidson Local’s staff selects warm and fuzzy stories guaranteed to warm your heart this festive season, filled with joy, love and celebration. Enjoy!
We know the holidays are a busy time in homes . While cooking and cleaning in preparation for guests, help us keep Lexington clean by properly disposing of items such as household chemicals, cooking grease and more. For proper disposal methods visit this message is brought to you by Lexington Stormwater.
