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The National Council on Aging has designated September as National Senior Center Month – a time to recognize the vital role that senior centers play in communities promoting the overall well-being of older adults.Seniors interested in participating in this program are encouraged to attend a kickoff party at 10 a.m. August 26 at the Davidson County Senior Center in Lexington, 555-B West Center St. Ext. Kickoff
The Davidson County Health Department received the first confirmed positive rabies test result in 2025 after submitting a fox for specimen testing.
This new class series is scheduled on Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. July 30 through October 29 at the Davidson County Senior Center in Thomasville (211 W. Colonial Dr.). This 14-week series will be provided free of charge to county residents age 55 and older.
Despite an outcry from service providers for immediate assistance Davidson County Commissioners say they want more information before agreeing to hire a coordinator to expedite the process of spending $25 million in Opioid Settlement Funds.
As Father’s Day approaches, one family talks about the power of prayer and community support.
A free Community Health and Wellness Retreat is planned for Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Bull City Ciderworks located at 599 South Railroad Street in Lexington, N.C.This event is open to the public, offering a day full of wellness activities, fun and community connections for the entire family.
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
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.
The information in this article is based on personal experiences and is for conversational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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.
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Davidson ha recibido resultados de laboratorio que confirman el primer caso positivo de rabia en el Condado de Davidson en 2024.
Saturday, August 13th from 9:00am to 2:00pm the City of Lexington is hosting a Health Equity Fair at Lexington Senior High School. The day's primary goal is to provide information, resources, supplies, and tools to equip our community to live healthier lives across Davidson County and surrounding areas.
Over the past year and a half of this pandemic, we’ve all been more worried than ever about our loved ones’ health and safety. Unfortunately, at the same time, scammers are looking for ways to take our money.
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order 234 extending, but not waiving, proof-of-immunization and health assessment documentation deadlines for school and child-care facilities.
Public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are urging North Carolinians to protect themselves, their families and those around them by getting vaccinated against Influenza as the state enters flu season while experiencing a surge of COVID-19 caused by the Delta variant.
More than 180,000 North Carolina households are getting critical assistance affording high-speed internet service thanks to a federal relief program that helps families in need pay internet bills and fully participate in the digital economy.
North Carolinians who are moderately to severely immunocompromised and received the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines can now begin receiving an additional dose to better protect themselves from COVID-19, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced today.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. shared updated public health guidance for K-12 schools to follow in the upcoming school year.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will announce the second two winners of the Summer Cash Drawing and Summer Cash 4 College Drawing on Thursday, July 15 at 3 p.m.
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed July Adolescent Immunization Awareness Month to highlight the importance of immunizations for North Carolina’s preteens and teens. As teachers, parents and students are preparing for the start of the 2021-22 school year, public health officials remind parents and guardians to ensure their teens and preteens are current on all their vaccinations and encourage health care providers to take steps to ensure their young patients are up to date.
