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Durham Child Dies Of Possible Meningitis; Health Official On The Deadly Illness

Posted by Staff | Nov 14, 2013 | Health

CHAPEL HILL – A 5-year-old child died Wednesday in Durham due to a probable case of bacterial meningitis, according to health officials. The disease is rare and can be deadly if not caught early. A spokesman for the Durham...

Spotting Heart Problems in High School Athletes

Posted by Staff | Aug 11, 2013 | Health

Evan Raines, a sixteen-year-old junior defensive end from Fayetteville, collapsed on the football practice field on August 3 and later died.

Who’s Enforcing Orange County’s Smoking Ban?

Posted by Staff | Jul 24, 2013 | Health

Orange County’s new ordinance banning public smoking comes with a $25 fine for violators, but officials say it’s is more about empowerment than enforcement.

Orange County Recognized for Measles Prevention

Posted by Staff | Jul 17, 2013 | Health

Your local health department has been recognized by the NC Division of Public Health for its speedy response to this year’s measles outbreak.

July 1 Brings Health Changes And Flooding

Posted by Staff | Jul 2, 2013 | Health

On the first of the month, Orange County faced more than five inches of water causing flood damage and the enforcement of the Smoke-Free Public Places Rule.

HYAA Baseball Attendees Possible Measles Exposure

Posted by Staff | May 10, 2013 | Health

Nine cases of the measles have been confirmed in Orange County, 23 in North Carolina.

OC Health Department Still On Alert For New Measles Cases

Posted by Staff | May 3, 2013 | Health

HILLSBOROUGH- Health Department officials say the measles outbreak in Orange County is under control, but we’re not out of the woods yet. Communications Manager Stacy Shelp says the recent outbreak seems to be winding down....

OC Reports Fifth Positive Rabies Case

Posted by Ran Northam | Apr 26, 2013 | News Around Town

A two-month-old goat died of rabies despite constant effort to nurse it back to life.

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