 | Make food safety a priority on game day: Game Plan for Super Bowl Sunday: Clean-when preparing food wash hands and surfaces often, Separate: use separate plates for raw and cooked food when grilling, Cook food to the right temperature and Chill: Do not leave food at room temperature for longer than two hours. For more information on food safety click on the title.  |
| Stop the Spread of Norovirus Noroviruses spread easily, causing more than 20 million gastroenteritis cases each year in the U.S. There's no vaccine to prevent norovirus infection and no drug to treat it. Wash your hands often and follow simple tips to stay virus-free. Practice proper hand hygiene: Wash your hands carefully with soap and water, especially after using the toilet and changing diapers and always before eating or preparing food. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers (containing at least 62% ethanol) may be a helpful addition to hand washing, but they are not a substitute for washing with soap and water. Click on the title for more information. |
| National Wear Red Day-Friday, February 3rd National Wear Red Day is a day when Americans nationwide will wear red to show their support for women's heart disease awareness. This observance promotes the Red Dress symbol and provides an opportunity for everyone to unite in this life-saving awareness movement by showing off a favorite red dress, shirt, tie, or Red Dress Pin. For more information, click on the title. |
| February is American Heart MonthHeart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of disability. The most common heart disease in the United States is coronary heart disease, which often appears as a heart attack. The chance of developing coronary heart disease can be reduced by taking steps to prevent and control factors that put people at greater risk. For more information on heart disease, click on the title. |
| Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Program begins Tuesday, February 7th Harnett County Department of Public Health and Harnett County Cooperative Extension are partnering to offer Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less. Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less is a 15 week weight management program that uses strategies proven to work. The enrollment fee is $20 per person. Classes will begin Tuesday, February 7th at Harnett County Cooperative Extension from 12:00pm-1:00pm. To register call 910-893-7535. The registration deadline is Thursday, February 2nd. For more information click on the title. |
| 2011 State of the County Health Report The Harnett County Department of Public Health and Healthy Harnett the Healthy Carolinians Partnership for Harnett County have released the 2011 State of the County Health Report. The purpose of the State of the County Health report is to relate current information on the health status of the county. The report summarizes the work of the past year since the community health assessment, and gives an update on major health indicators for Harnett County residents and communities. For a copy of the report see the Downloads Box. |
| Diabetes Self-Management ProgramHarnett County Department of Public Health is offering a Diabetes Self-Management Program. This program is designed for people with diabetes interested in learning more about how to manage their disease. The program includes individual counseling with a Registered Dietician, group diabetes education classes, group follow-up classes, helpful incentives, and other educational materials beneficial for those who are living with diabetes. A physician’s referral is required to participate in the program. The physician's referral form is available in the Diabetes downloads box. For more information about the Diabetes Self Management Program, please call Belinda Rayner at 910-814-6196, Beverly Gore at 910-814-6240 or click on the title. |
| Mobile Mammography: Mammography screening remains the best available method to detect breast cancer early. The Harnett County Department of Public Health will provide mammography screenings through the Rex Mobile Mammography on February 21, and March 16, 2012. Pre-registration is required. See the Downloads Box below for an application or call 910-814-6197. For more information click on the title to view the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) web site. |
| SISTA Project: The SISTA (Sisters Informing Sisters on Topics about AIDS) Project, a science-based HIV prevention program, is scheduled to begin a new cycle of classes on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm at Dry Brooke Apartments at 45 Dry Brook Circle, Lillington. The sessions are free but registration is required, contact the Health Education Division at 910-814-6195. |
| Flu Season Is Here- Vaccinate to Protect You and Your Loved Ones from FluEveryone 6 months of age and older should get a yearly flu vaccine. The best way to protect against influenza is to get a flu vaccine every flu season. Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory disease that can lead to serious complications, hospitalization, or even death. Anyone can get the flu, and getting a flu vaccine is the single best way to protect yourself and your family. Even healthy people can get very sick from the flu and spread it to friends and loved ones. For more information click on the title to view the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) web site.
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| Flu Shots:
Flu Shots: Getting a flu shot is easy, and it is the first and most important step you can take in protecting yourself and your loved ones from the flu. The Health Department will be providing flu shots Monday-Thursday from 8:00-11:00 and 1:00-4:00pm. This is a walk-in clinic and no appointment is needed. The cost for flu shot is $36.00. Bring your Medicare Part-B and Social Security cards. For more information 910-893-7550. |
| Children Flu Shots: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older as the first and most important step in protecting against this serious disease. Flu shots for children are $36.00, unless your child qualifies for the State supplied flu vaccine. Parents are encouraged to contact our office for more informaiton 910-893-7550. This is a walk-in clinic and no appointment is needed. |
