The Davidson County Health Department has received reports confirming a positive rabies case, bringing the total of lab confirmed cases to three in 2024.
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Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center Foundation selects board leaders and welcomes a new member
Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center Foundation is pleased to announce officers and the addition of a new board member to provide stewardship and oversight of its operations and activities.
The Dragonfly House Children's Advocacy Center announces new Davidson County location
The Dragonfly House Children's Advocacy Center, a local children's advocacy center providing comprehensive services for child abuse victims in Davidson and Davie Counties announces the opening of a new extension in Mocksville, effective March 1st.
One hospitalized after student brings THC vape to middle school
A Central Davidson Middle School student brought a vape with THC to school Tuesday. Seven students became ill and one was taken to the hospital following the incident.
Veterans News: Military ID Card renewals are now available online
Military ID Card renewals are now available online.
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Davidson reporta un caso positivo de rabia
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Davidson reporta un caso positivo de rabia.
Press Release: The Davidson County Health Department reports a positive rabies case
The Davidson County Health Department reports a positive rabies case.
Rescue on Wheels: Davidson County Rescue Squad unveils a new Emergency Response Vehicle
The Davidson County Rescue Squad unveils exciting news.
Un zorrillo sale positivo y marca el primer caso local de rabia en 2024
Un zorrillo sale positivo y marca el primer caso local de rabia en 2024
Health Department reminds residents that rabies vaccines are required for pets
Davidson County reports first case of rabies for the year
Un zorrillo sale positivo y marca el primer caso local de rabia en 2024
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.
Alert: Positive skunk marks first local rabies case in 2024
The Davidson County Health Department has received lab results confirming the first positive rabies case in Davidson County in 2024.
Hospice: Share your feelings as part of your holiday celebrations
Sharing your feelings with those who are also grieving brings healing and strength to all. As part of your holiday celebrations, acknowledge the loss of your loved one in meaningful ways:
Alert: Novant Health implements visitor restrictions
Out of concern for the health and well-being of the community as respiratory viruses become more prevalent, Novant Health is implementing temporary visitor restrictions. Beginning Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 7 a.m., children under age 13 are asked not to visit Novant Health hospitals in an effort to reduce the spread of respiratory viruses.
Alert En Espanol: Raccoon Confirmed Positive for Rabies in Davidson County
La rabia es una enfermedad prevenible por vacunación en humanos, perros, gatos y hurones, pero sin la vacuna y el tratamiento posterior a la exposición, el virus es mortal en un 99,9%. La ley de Carolina del Norte requiere que todos los gatos, perros y hurones domésticos reciban la vacuna contra la rabia antes de los 4 meses de edad y se mantengan al día.
Confirmado caso positivo de rabia en una mofeta en el Condado de Davidson
El 5 de diciembre de 2023, el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Davidson fue notificado de un caso positivo de rabia dentro del condado confirmado por un laboratorio. Este es el octavo caso positivo de rabia probado en laboratorio en el Condado de Davidson en 2023. Después de ser notificados de un incidente de mordedura que involucró a una mofeta el 3 de diciembre de 2023, Control de Animales pudo sacar al animal de manera segura de la propiedad y recomendar que se le hiciera una prueba para detectar el virus de la rabia.
Alert: Skunk Confirmed Positive for Rabies in Davidson County
After being notified of a bite incident involving a skunk on December 3rd, 2023 Animal Control was able to safely remove the animal from the property and recommend it be tested for the rabies virus. The individual involved did promptly seek postexposure prophylaxis treatment. This incident occurred near US Hwy 64 in Lexington North Carolina.
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist: Temporary Visitor restrictions begin Thurs. Dec 7th
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Health implements temporary restrictions due to an increasing respiratory virus.
Epilepsy awareness advocates and others raise awareness about disabilities
Local advocates raise awareness during International Disability Awareness Day.
"Good for Her!" Riley Elliott, DL youth correspondent, featured on FOX8
Davidson Local’s longest running youth correspondent, Riley Elliott, was featured during Wilson’s series that highlights women who are making waves in the Piedmont Triad and North Carolina. To watch Riley’s interview with Natalie Wilson visit.