The Craven County Health Department provides services for adults and children.
December 1 is , a day to come together to end the HIV epidemic across the globe. We all have a role to play, so let’s
Hoy es el , un día para unirse con otros alrededor del mundo para prevenir el VIH, apoyar a las personas con el VIH y recordar a los que perdieron su vida por una enfermedad relacionada con el VIH. .
CarolinaEast is excited to reintroduce Infant CPR Classes! Beginning in 2024, classes will be held to teach CPR and relief of choking for infants.
Class space is limited, and registration is required, so be sure to register early! Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45AFA72BA6F4C52-44730449-infant.
In observance of Thanksgiving Day, Craven County Government Offices will be closed Thursday, November 23 & Friday, November 24. Offices will reopen normal business hours Monday, November 27.
Actualización de la ubicación de Smile Mobile: A partir del 21 de noviembre, Smile Mobile estará ubicado en Brinson Memorial Elementary durante las próximas semanas. El Smile Mobile se traslada a diferentes escuelas a lo largo del año escolar. Vuelva a consultar con frecuencia para ver las actualizaciones.
Smile Mobile location update: As of November 21, the Smile Mobile will be located at Brinson Memorial Elementary for the next few weeks. The Smile Mobile moves around to different schools throughout the school year. Check back often for updates.
When not detected and treated early diabetes can lead to other serious and potentially life-threating complications, that's why it is important to know the signs!
For more information visit- https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/
Knowing your risks can help you prevent or delay the development of Type 2 Diabetes. You may be at risk if you:
-Have prediabetes.
-Are overweight.
-Are 45 years or older.
-Have a parent, brother, or sister with type 2 diabetes.
-Are physically active less than 3 times a week.
-Have ever had gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) or given birth to a baby who weighed over 9 pounds.
-Are an African American, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian, or Alaska Native person.
Did you know know? 1 in 10 adults worldwide have diabetes. Over 90% have type 2 diabetes! Type 2 diabetes can be prevented through a healthy lifestyle!
To learn more about Diabetes- Type 1 and Type 2 visit: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/
Más Medicaid para más personas.
Visitar https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/north-carolina-expands-medicaid Para más información.
More Medicaid for More People.
Visit https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/north-carolina-expands-medicaid for more information.
Craven County Health Department, along with other Craven County Government office, will be closed on Friday, November 10th in observance of Veterans Day.
In observance of Veterans Day, Craven County Government Offices will be closed Friday, November 10. Offices will reopen normal business hours on Monday, November 13. There will be no change in the curbside trash, recycling collection, or convenience center schedules during this holiday.
Join us this Thursday for the 8th Annual Craven County Veterans Stand-down! See the flyer below for details!
Actualización de la ubicación de Smile Mobile: A partir de hoy, Smile Mobile estará ubicado en Vanceboro Farm Life Elementary durante las próximas semanas. El Smile Mobile se traslada a diferentes escuelas a lo largo del año escolar. Vuelva a consultar con frecuencia para ver las actualizaciones.
Smile Mobile location update: As of today, the Smile Mobile will be located at Vanceboro Farm Life Elementary for the next few weeks. The Smile Mobile moves around to different schools throughout the school year. Check back often for updates.
Have a question about lead or lead poisoning? The National Lead Information Center provides information about lead, lead hazards, and preventing lead exposure. Call them toll-free at 📞 1-800-424-LEAD [5323] or visit: www.epa.gov/lead/forms/lead-hotline-national-lead-information-center
Get Your Home Tested: Minimize your risk of lead exposure by hiring a certified professional to test your home for lead if it was built before 1978.
Get Your Child Tested: A blood test is the best way to find out if your child has lead poisoning. Talk to your child’s healthcare provider about getting a blood lead test if your child may have been exposed to lead.
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Get the Facts: Learn about lead exposure and the hazards of lead.
We are thankful for this partnership and the shared goal of preventing overdoses and overdose deaths in Craven County. Check our page often for updates on more community trainings.
Smile Mobile location update: The Smile Mobile has left Oaks Road Academy. As of today it will be located at Roger Bell New Tech Academy for the next few weeks. The Smile Mobile moves around to different schools throughout the school year. Check back often for updates.
The 988 lifeline has supports for veterans and service members in crisis.
Starting Dec.1, more people can get health care coverage in NC through Medicaid. It can take up to 45 days to process your application. You can help the process go faster by applying online at epass.nc.gov. You may be contacted by mail, phone, or email if more information is needed.
¡Atención participantes de WIC! No olvide que la aplicación ebtEDGE reemplazó a la aplicación Bnft el 10 de septiembre. ¡Comience a usar la aplicación ebtEDGE hoy para verificar saldos, buscar alimentos aprobados y mucho más!
Attention WIC Participants! Don’t forget that the ebtEDGE app replaced the Bnft app on September 10th. Start using the ebtEDGE app today to check balances, look up approved foods, and much more!
October 13, 2023
Re: Positive Tuberculosis Case Duty to Inform
Dear West Craven High School Community,
Craven County Schools received notice on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, of a potential exposure, to a tuberculosis case, in an individual who last worked at West Craven High School in June of 2023. Once a school system has knowledge of this, they have a duty to inform. Parents were also notified on October 11, 2023, via letter from West Craven High School Principal, Montrell Lee. Since Craven County Schools issued their notice, Craven County Health Department staff have received several phone calls with questions and concerns regarding Tuberculosis (TB).
People want to know what their risk of exposure is and if they should be tested or not. I would like to reiterate that TB exposure is not an immediate risk to anyone’s health. TB is spread from person-to-person, but it is not an easy disease to catch; only 5-10% of people who are exposed to someone with contagious TB and develop a positive skin test or blood test will become sick with TB. Testing is important, because people with a positive skin test or blood test who are not sick, can be given effective medicine to prevent getting sick in the future.
The individual that tested positive for TB last worked at the school in June 2023. We are working with our State of North Carolina Tuberculosis Consultants, who have extensive experience working with these kinds of exposures. Unfortunately, TB tests can produce false positives so testing large groups of people who are at relatively low risk of exposure is not recommended. The best course of action is to only test those identified as close contacts of the positive individual.
Though there is no immediate public health risk from exposure, we are investigating the possible exposures and will inform staff and parents of students who need to be tested. Craven County Health Department is working closely with Craven County Schools to identify those individuals that need to be tested. These people will be contacted directly by the Craven County Health Department via letter and asked to be scheduled for testing. Letters are expected to go out today. If you are not contacted, you do not need to be tested at this time.
While it is important for the community to be aware of the case investigation, no one is at immediate risk of health problems related to this case and there is no further risk of exposure. Please be assured Craven County Health Department is working to provide notice to those impacted as quickly as possible. For more information or questions, contact Amber Tabarrini, Public Information Officer, at 252-636-4920 or explore online resources at: https://www.cdc.gov/tb/topic/basics/.
Sincerely,
Scott Harrelson, MPA
Craven County Health Director
Starting Dec. 1, more people will be eligible for health care coverage through NC Medicaid. Visit epass.nc.gov to keep your contact information up to date, check health care coverage or apply. You can also contact your local DSS office (ncdhhs.gov/localDSS) if you're unable to apply online.
Regular mammograms are the best tests doctors have to find breast cancer early.
Confused about when to start? Talk to your doctor about when you should start regular mammograms: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/basic_info/mammograms.htm?src=SocialMediaToolkits
Other than some kinds of skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women in the US regardless of race or ethnicity. Learn more about breast cancer: https://bit.ly/3snpxr9
Starting Dec. 1, more North Carolinians can get health care coverage through Medicaid. You are eligible if you are 19-64 years old and your income is up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level. And if you were eligible before, you still are. Nothing changes for you.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 💗
You may be able to reduce your risk for breast cancer by taking care of your health.
To learn more: https://bcccp.dph.ncdhhs.gov/breastcancer.htm
North Carolina will soon provide coverage to more people through Medicaid. You may be able to get Medicaid even if you didn’t qualify before.
➡️Go to medicaid.ncdhhs.gov to learn more.
FREE COVID-19 at-home tests. Go to https://www.covid.gov/tests for more information.
Smile Mobile location update: The Smile Mobile has left James W. Smith Elementary School. As of today it will be located at Oaks Road Academy for the next few weeks. The Smile Mobile moves around to different schools throughout the school year. Check back often for updates
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Did you know that getting a COVID-19 vaccine is free? That is right! The vaccine is free to everyone, even if you don’t have health insurance. If you are interested in getting the COVID-19 vaccine call the Craven County Health Department at 252-636-6693 or go online to https://www.cravencountync.gov/2160/Vaccine-Information for more information. Appointments open weekly!
Kellenberger Room, New Bern-Craven County Pub
Johnson Street
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Johnson Street
Craven County Sheriff’s Office - Animal Prote
Clarks Road
Craven-Pamlico Regional Library
Johnson Street
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