Topics Related to Families

North Carolina is on alert after five stillbirth and neonatal deaths this year related to congenital syphilis. State law requires clinicians to screen all pregnant women for syphilis at least three times during pregnancy to help prevent congenital syphilis.
Are you heading for North Carolina's recreational waters to beat the heat? Here are six tips to keep you and your pets safe.
Protect yourself, your children and your pets as temperatures rise across North Carolina.

Before you fire up the grill or cool off with a swim this summer, check out these safety tips.

Swimming Safety

May is National Water Safety Month. Keep these safety tips in mind when you enjoy the state's beaches, lakes, rivers and pools:

Warm weather in North Carolina means more outdoor fun — but also more mosquitoes and ticks. Luckily there are steps you can take to protect yourself from these pests.