Have a freezer overflowing with bags of unused breast milk? Consider donating it to help premature and medically fragile newborns survive and thrive.
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Who says you can’t be Sherlock Holmes when you grow up? NC public health professionals track and test for diseases to help stop them and keep communities safe.
Or maybe you want to keep playing in the dirt as a grown-up. NC environmental health experts dig holes, test the soil and make sure our groundwater is safe.
You can now learn more about public health careers in a new TV series called “Health Heroes.” The children’s educational series is on PBS North Carolina.
When you’re pregnant, your heart works twice as hard. It is running a marathon every day to support you and your growing baby.
Even if you are young and feel healthy, pregnancy puts a lot of extra stress on your body. This stress can show hidden heart problems or cause a sudden jump in your blood pressure. From the time you become pregnant until your baby’s first birthday, heart problems are the top health risk you face.
Southeastern North Carolina Healthy Start (SENCHS) gives Cumberland and Hoke families extra support.
Have you ever wondered what a day in public health looks like? A lot of the work happens quietly, behind the scenes.
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.
It's National Nutrition Month! Healthy snacks benefit children’s teeth and health. They help build strong bones and muscles and boost brain development.
Access to safe water is a top concern in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. Here's how to ensure your water is safe and prevent illness.
Thanks to recent expansion, access to birth control is improving for North Carolinians.
North Carolinians' health is improving thanks to new and expanded state health programs and services.