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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.
January is National Radon Action Month, and North Carolinians can get a free radon test kit as of Jan. 1, while supplies last.
Thanks to new webpages, NC's LGBTQIA+ population can learn the risks of
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Commercial tobacco includes tobacco products offered for sale, not tobacco used for sacred and traditional ceremonies by many American Indian tribes and communities.
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North Carolinians' health is improving thanks to new and expanded state health programs and services.
Before you fire up the grill or cool off with a swim this summer, check out these safety tips.
Swimming SafetyMay is National Water Safety Month. Keep these safety tips in mind when you enjoy the state's beaches, lakes, rivers and pools:
Did you know tobacco use is the No. 1 cause of preventable death in North Carolina and nationwide?
If you're trying to quit smoking or vaping, you're not alone. About 35,000 North Carolinians have used the state's free resources to quit.
The benefits of quitting are huge. You can see improvements in your health in as few as two to 12 weeks.
But tobacco use is very addictive, so quitting is no small task. And it's not easy to quit on your own.