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As North Carolinians start their summer voyages to beaches, lakes, rivers and pools this holiday weekend, officials at the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services offer suggestions to maximize the health benefits of swimming and other water-based activities while minimizing the risk of illness, injury and death. Everyone can play a role in preventing illnesses and injuries when they swim, play and relax in the water — this summer and year-round.

May 25

May 25 Jif peanut butter recalled nationwide; NCDHHS urges consumers to check labels

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is advising people to not eat or serve certain Jif brand peanut butter products that are being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination.

May 15

May 15 Local teen strives to break hygiene stigmas with Hope and Help campaign

Kristy Kelly

A local teen is collecting hygiene products for the young girls in her community to help alleviate the embarrassment of requesting them.

May 14

May 14 Vidant Health and UNC Lenoir participating in program to eliminate maternal mortality

Vidant Health is participating in the ERASE MM program (Enhancing Reviews and Surveillance to Eliminate Maternal Mortality). “I gave birth” bracelets are given to all birthing persons delivered in all Vidant Health birthing facilities. The bracelets are also being distributed at UNC Nash and UNC Lenoir.

May 2

May 2 Local area impacted by ground beef recall

Lakeside Refrigerated Services, a Swedesboro, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 120,872 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O103, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

May 2

May 2 NC awarded grant to transition to 9-8-8 Suicide Prevention Lifeline number this summer

NC News, Health

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced it has been awarded $3.3 million to expand support for people in mental health crisis.

Apr 28

Apr 28 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA approves first COVID-19 treatment for young children

Coronavirus, Health, Local News

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded the approval of the COVID-19 treatment Veklury (remdesivir) to include pediatric patients 28 days of age and older weighing at least 3 kilograms (about 7 pounds) with positive results of direct SARS-CoV-2 viral testing, who are:

Apr 27

Apr 27 Murphy announces Wounded Warrior Congressional Fellowship Program

Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) announced that he is now accepting applications for a Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program position in his Jacksonville office. Established in 2008, the Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program provides wounded and/or disabled veterans with two-year paid fellowship employment opportunities within congressional offices.

Apr 20

Apr 20 National Donate Life Month encourages Americans to register as an organ donor

Yvette is a volunteer and a bus driver, Scott is a video production professional, Sandra is a minister and professor, Kacey is a Columbine High School shooting survivor and busy mom. These individuals seemingly have little in common but each of their lives has been changed by organ and tissue donation.

Apr 4

Apr 4 Postpartum coverage extended to 12 months for NC Medicaid beneficiaries beginning April 1

Medicaid postpartum health care coverage will be extended from 60 days to 12 months for eligible people in North Carolina beginning April 1, 2022. Medicaid will also provide 12 months of continuous postpartum coverage to eligible people who are currently pregnant or gave birth between Feb. 1, 2022, and March 31, 2022.

Mar 30

Mar 30 Jones County announces zero reported cases of COVID-19

Local News, Health, Coronavirus

The first reported case of COVID-19 in Jones County was April 7, 2020. Today, we are pleased to announce that there are ZERO reported cases of COVID-19.

Mar 24

Mar 24 Another rabid raccoon found in Lenoir County

The Lenoir County Health Department (LCHD) received confirmation from the North Carolina State Laboratory that another raccoon has tested positive for rabies. The animal was located in the Wyse Fork area of Lenoir County.

Feb 23

Feb 23 Powdered infant formula recalled, FDA warns consumers not to use certain powdered infant formulas

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is cautioning families about certain infant formula that has been recalled by Abbott for potentially containing a bacteria that can lead to hospitalization in infants. The recall includes powdered formulas Similac, Alimentum, EleCare and EleCare Jr., and they should not be used.

Feb 22

Feb 22 Help wanted: Lenoir County Health Department: Public Health Nurse I