#DYK? 1 in 6 Americans experience foodborne illness every year. This National Food Safety Education Month, follow these safety tips to keep you and your family safe: fda.gov/food/buy-store… #NFSEM

Knowing the warning signs for suicide and how to get help can help save lives. This #SuicidePreventionWeek, learn about behaviors that may be a sign that someone is thinking about suicide. For more information, visit go.nih.gov/cw9p2vx

Nervous about the process for screening for #ColorectalCancer? Hear from people who have been through the experience. Read others describe their colorectal #cancer screening experience. bit.ly/4aCrOlb

Mosquitos lay eggs near water. After a rainy day like today, dump out any water that has accumulated in places like buckets and flowerpots to help protect your family from mosquito bites that can make you sick. Learn more: cdc.gov/mosquitoes/pre…

Sept. 15 is the start of #HispanicHeritageMonth! Celebrating the diverse history, voices, & experiences of our Hispanic community. ¡El 5 de septiembre empieza el #MesDeLaHerenciaHispana! Celebramos la historia, voces, y experiencias diversas de nuestra comunidad hispana.

Making your to-do list for the week? Make a plan to get your child caught up on all vaccinations required for school! All are available in our vaccination clinic. Visit DCoPublicHealth.org/Immunization or call us at 919-560-7608 for more information and to make an appointment.

Join Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) for these FREE webinars - 1⃣ Is Caffeine a Friend or Foe? 9/18 10:30am - bit.ly/DCoCaffeineFF 2⃣ Let's Talk Pleasure 9/18 1pm - bit.ly/DCoLTPleasure 3⃣ PCOS Uncovered - 9/20 10am- bit.ly/DCoPCOSUncover…

Our Suicide Awareness Month webinar series continues tomorrow with "Suicide Awareness and Prevention in the Agricultural Community." Tune in tomorrow at 2:00pm to hear from NC Agromedicine Institute's McKayla Robinette. Register here: bit.ly/DCoSAPAC

Happy National Voter Registration Day! Are you registered to vote? Have you recently changed your name, become a citizen, or moved and haven't updated your registration? We can help! For more information ➡️ dcovotes.dconc.gov/voters/registr…

False negative COVID-19 test results are common! To protect yourself and avoid spreading #COVID to others, always test more than once! Learn more below and online: fda.gov/medical-device… #COVID19

Attention SUN Bucks Recipients! Expiration notices start rolling out THIS WEEK! Check your balance and spend your benefits before they expire. Visit ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks today for more information on how to check your balance.

We've got 2 webinars coming your way tomorrow! Tune in at 10:30 to learn about the health benefits & risks of caffeine, then join us at 1:00pm for a conversation on sexual health & pleasure. Register for 10:30: register.gotowebinar.com/register/37795… Register for 1:00: register.gotowebinar.com/register/76974…

For today's Webinar Wellness Wednesday w/Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) - our health educators have 2 informative & FREE sessions! “Is Caffeine a Friend or Foe?” 10:30am & “Let’s Talk Pleasure – World Sexual Health Day” 1pm! Click to get details & register - tinyurl.com/ypt6dy9f

It's #SepticSmart Week! Did you know? Our Environmental Health team conducts hundreds of septic site evaluations each year, & you can also do your part to help protect your septic system, keep drinking water safe, & protect the environment. Learn more: epa.gov/septic/how-car…

The CommHealth Coalition is holding a food distribution event on Thursday from 1-3 pm… They are also looking for volunteers. See flyers for details⤵️

Join the Mental Health committee tomorrow, 9/19 from 1pm-2pm, for their monthly meeting. This group seeks to increase awareness of mental illness and access to mental health services. All community members and organizations are welcome to join! Link: us02web.zoom.us/j/83513355956?…

If you have Medicare and take insulin, you’ll pay $35 (or less) per month for each covered insulin drug you take, and you don’t have to pay a deductible. Learn more: go.medicare.gov/4d5nRXD

FDA is warning consumers not to use SnoreStop Nasal Spray by Green Pharmaceuticals because it may have microbial contamination: fda.gov/drugs/drug-saf…

It’s impossible to know if drugs have been mixed with #fentanyl unless you test them. Pick up free test strips, #Narcan, & more for free in our pharmacy: dcopublichealth.org/services/pharm…, and learn more here: cdc.gov/stop-overdose/…

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a serious condition if it is not managed. If you or a loved one live with #hypertension, join us on Zoom tomorrow at 6pm for our free monthly support group & learn helpful ways to manage it: bit.ly/HypertensionSu…