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Chatham County Public Health Department, Chatham Community Library, Launch May Diaper Drive
The Chatham County Public Health Department (CCPHD) is hosting a diaper drive during the month of May through a partnership with Chatham Community Library.
05/02/2024 3:30 PM
Chatham County Board of Health Seeks New Members
Chatham County is recruiting current Chatham residents to serve on the Chatham County Board of Health.
04/29/2024 3:30 PM
Chatham County Receives Over $5 Million to Combat Opioid Crisis, Encourages Community Engagement
Chatham County is receiving over $5 million to address the opioid crisis and invites members of the community to participate in community meetings
04/22/2024 5:00 PM
Chatham County Recognizes April 11 to 17 as Black Maternal Health Week
The Chatham community can stand up for birth equity and participate in local events.
04/09/2024 1:39 PM
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
The month highlights the importance of “Building A Hopeful Future, Together.”
04/05/2024 10:22 AM
Chatham County Board of Health Seeks New Members
The Board of Health has three upcoming vacancies: a physician, an optometrist, and a nurse.
02/28/2024 9:07 AM
Free Virtual Classes to Help Residents Quit Tobacco Use
The QuitSmart program will be offered in January 2024.
12/15/2023 11:55 AM
More Chatham County Residents Now Eligible for Medicaid
NC expanded Medicaid access on Dec. 1. Thousands in Chatham are eligible.
12/06/2023 9:35 AM
CCPHD: You Can Take Action Now to Prevent Diabetes
10/30/2023 12:00 PM
CCPHD Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccines as Fall Respiratory Virus Season Picks Up
10/23/2023 1:37 PM
Seasonal Flu Vaccines Available Now from CCPHD
10/05/2023 8:36 AM
CCPHD To Host Free Childbirth Classes in Partnership with UNC Health Chatham Maternity Care Center
09/07/2023 3:30 PM
Owusu, EMBRACe Receive Honors from Chatham County Board of Health for Outstanding Public Health Work in FY23
05/25/2023 10:00 AM
Chatham County Board of Health Seeks New Representative
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 31.
04/26/2023 9:47 AM
Chatham County Seeks Applicants for Advisory Committees
Service on committees is a great way for residents to make a difference.
03/27/2023 4:37 PM
EMBRACe Announces First Retreat Focused on Equity in Birthing in Chatham County
Equity for Moms and Babies Realized Across Chatham (EMBRACe) is hosting its first public event in March. Titled “Our Stories, Our Power: Building a Birth Equity Village,” this free event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 11th, at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center.
02/21/2023 3:05 PM
COVID-19 Cases Increase in Chatham County
Weekly cases of COVID-19 are trending up in Chatham County.
01/12/2023 12:29 PM
Chatham Public Health Department Earns Re-Accreditation with Honors
The Chatham County Public Health Department (CCPHD) received word that it was awarded re-accreditation with honors from the NC Local Health Department Accreditation program.
12/05/2022 12:00 PM
Chatham County Child Fatality Prevention Team Urges All Chatham County Parents and Caregivers to Practice Safe Sleeping Habits for Babies and Infants
10/05/2022 10:20 AM
Case of Monkeypox Confirmed in Chatham County
09/29/2022 1:30 PM