On Measles, Orange County Wants to Bring ‘Immunity to the Community’ Posted by Aaron Keck | May 16, 2025 | Health, Local Government Later this month, Orange County is hosting a public symposium on measles, part of a push to urge parents to get their kids vaccinated. Read More
On Air Today: Orange County Measles Symposium, ‘Bringing Immunity to the Community’ Posted by Aaron Keck | May 15, 2025 | On Air Today Orange County medical director Erica Pettigrew joins Aaron to discuss an upcoming public symposium on measles and the MMR vaccine. https://media.blubrry.com/sports_notebook/chapelboroaudio.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/2025/05%20-%20May/15/ERICA%20PETTIGREW%20-%20051525.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS Read More
Mental Health, Infant Mortality and Environmental Racism: Takeaways From Orange County’s Health Assessment Data Posted by Staff | May 10, 2024 | Health, Local Government Every four years, the Orange County Health Department embarks on an intensive effort to gather... Read More
Orange, Chatham Communities to Host Public Talks About Opioid Settlement Funding Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 25, 2024 | Health, Local Government The Orange County and Chatham County local governments are preparing for community meetings about incoming funding from opioid settlements. Read More
Medical Clinic at Southern Human Services Center Re-Opening on Monday Posted by Michael Koh | Jul 8, 2023 | Health, Local Government The Orange County Health Department’s medical clinic at the Southern Human Services Center... Read More
Orange County Ends COVID-19 Testing Services After Nearly 3 Years Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 6, 2023 | COVID-19, Health, Local Government After nearly three years of offering PCR tests for COVID-19, the Orange County Health Department has officially halted its testing services. Read More
Orange County Health Department: No More COVID-19 Shots at Hillsborough Site Posted by Aaron Keck | Dec 6, 2022 | COVID-19, Local Government The Orange County Health Department has closed its COVID vaccination site in Hillsborough, though one remains open in Chapel Hill. Read More
‘Safer, Stronger, and Healthier’: Orange County Trio Wins Dogwood Award Posted by Aaron Keck | Nov 24, 2022 | State, State Government, UNC Three local residents earned recognition this week for their efforts to promote women’s health and fairness and equity in criminal justice. Read More
Construction to Affect Southern Human Services Center in Chapel Hill Posted by Michael Koh | Nov 6, 2022 | Health, Local Government Orange County expects an impending facilities construction project to affect government services... Read More
Town of Chapel Hill Shares 2022 Plans for Halloween Posted by Michael Koh | Oct 30, 2022 | Instagram, Local Government, Safety, Traffic With Monday, October 31 rapidly approaching, the Town of Chapel Hill announced its plans for... Read More