"1 in 3 NC adults has prediabetes. Learn your risk, prevent type 2 diabetes, and access programs statewide this Diabetes Awareness Month."
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"Keep Halloween safe: Check candy for tampering and edibles, and call Poison Control if a child ingests anything harmful."
"COVID-19 vaccines now available at NC pharmacies without a prescription for adults and children 6 months+, making protection easier."
"See a day in the life of a public health data analyst managing cancer screening data to improve NC women’s health."
"NC schools provide resources to prevent bullying, support students, and promote safe, inclusive environments for all learners."
"Learn how alcohol impacts health and communities in NC, plus resources, prevention tips, and data on alcohol-related harms."
"NC links mental health, substance use & homelessness; free help available via Hope4NC and 988 Lifeline."
We bet you know someone who works in public health. We're your neighbors and friends, working in every county to protect the health of all North Carolinians.
Thanks to new webpages, NC's LGBTQIA+ population can learn the risks of commercial tobacco use and take steps to improve their health.
North Carolinians' health is improving thanks to new and expanded state health programs and services.