Every child deserves a story of belonging. Anyone can help write that story.
Whether single, partnered, married, LGBTQ+, or building your own version of family, everyone is welcome.
Like foster and adoptive parent Tim McElveen, who is sharing his road to parenthood in hopes others will follow him and help provide a forever home to a child who needs it.
Continue ReadingWe offer more than meets the eye in Mecklenburg County. While I absolutely love our wonderful parks and recreation centers, the County also provides valuable services and assistance to meet the needs of more than 1.2 million residents.
Here are five things I bet you didn’t know the County does:
Continue ReadingWritten by Michelle Partridge-Doerr, Public Health
You might not always notice it, but public health is working hard behind the scenes to keep our communities safe, healthy and thriving. From tracking disease outbreaks to promoting safe food practices, it’s a safety net that’s always there, — even if you don’t realize it.
There are 10 essential public health services that touch nearly every part of daily life: where we live, work, play and learn.
Continue ReadingEvery year, around 11,500 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed in the United States. But did you know that you can prevent cervical cancer with two simple steps? Get checked and vaccinated.
Mecklenburg County Public Health makes it easy and affordable for you to access screenings and vaccines that can help protect your health and save lives.
Continue ReadingThanksgiving is a day for the important things in life: family, gratitude and good pie. But unfortunately, it’s also the number one day for residential fires. Keep your Thanksgiving fire-free by following these simple steps:
Continue ReadingReviewed by Lis Pordes, M.D.
Welcoming a new baby is an exciting time! It can, however, also be an exhausting and overwhelming period in your family’s life. We know sleep will be a priority for you and your baby. We want to help you make sure your baby gets safe sleep.
Where your baby falls asleep matters for the first year of their life. Sadly, more than 130 babies in North Carolina die each year of sleep related causes – many of which could have been prevented.
Follow these six tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics to keep your baby safe and reduce the risk of a sleep-related death. And talk to others that take care of your baby about safe sleep recommendations.
Continue ReadingAre you an enthusiastic beginner or an experienced gardener? Either way, Mecklenburg County and its partners can help you grow your skills and passion in the garden.
Continue ReadingLet’s talk about our ticker, the heart. It’s the unsung hero that keeps us going! Someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds in the United States, according to the CDC. It’s truly the one thing we can’t live with out and you only get one. So take charge of your heart health with these four steps to make sure you can continue to do all the things you love!
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