As Father’s Day approaches, one family talks about the power of prayer and community support.
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Hospice of Davidson County: Ongoing grief support and Creative Counseling Groups
Each month Bereavement Counselor Emily Sullivan, LCMHCA, facilitates group discussion and reflection on personal experiences of love, loss, peace, hope, and healing. The monthly support qroup is open to all community members age 18 and over. Your loved one did not need to be a HODC patient in order to attend.
Hospice of Davidson County will hold its 18th Annual Ride for Angels
Hospice of Davidson County (HODC) will host its 18th Annual Ride for Angels motorcycle fundraising event from Denton Farm Park on Saturday, July 19th with registration check-in beginning at 8:30 a.m. Early registration is now available at a discounted rate through July 18th with day of registration offered through 9:30 a.m. Pre-registration is not required but strongly encouraged.
Disability advocate talks about rare disease, Ehlers Danlos Awareness Month
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.
My Main Goal Is to Save Lives: After losing son to Fentanyl, Mike Loomis turns grief into action
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
Box Fans offered to prevent heat related deaths
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
Davidson County Commissioners to consider MAT Program Agreement and opioid addiction
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.
Plan Ahead: Free advance directives workshop offered
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.
Hospice of Davidson County expands campus to meet growing needs
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.
Agencies partner to host event for students with disabilities
Davidson-Davie Community College (297 DCC Rd., Thomasville) will host the event, scheduled for Thursday, March 20th from 6:30-8pm.
Speak Up! County launches Community Health Needs Assessment
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!”
Epilepsy Awareness grows in Davidson County through advocacy and community support
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 answers questions about 6.6 million in Opioid Funds spending
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 Announces 2025 Schedule
Davidson Caregiver Academy is proud to announce its 2025 quarterly lunch and learn series, providing education and support for local caregivers.
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Launches 24 Hour Virtual Primary Care Practice
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.
Smoke & Oak owner gives back in appreciation for Hospice services
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.
Local Food hubs flourish with support of FarmSHARE
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.
2024 Year in Review: 'Aaugh' to fake mental health treatments
A little humor about a serious mental health matter.
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist raises minimum age for workers
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.
12 Days of Christmas: Law enforcement and Special Olympians take a dip for donations
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.