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Posted: 11/24/2020
Turning the Curve on COVID-19 - We Can Make THE Difference
Posted: 11/24/2020
Rockingham County Division of Social Services is Accepting Applications for the Energy Assistance Program - LIEAP and CIP for 2020 - 2021
Posted: 11/23/2020
NCDHHS and Livingstone College Launch Program to Help Churches and Nonprofits Address Food Insecurity in Communities Disproportionately Harmed by COVI
Posted: 11/18/2020
Notice: NC Medicaid Issues Request for Applications for Medicaid Managed Care Behavioral Health and I/DD Tailored Plans
Posted: 11/16/2020
Additional COVID-19 Testing Options Available in Rockingham County
Posted: 10/16/2020
Voting Safely During COVID-19
Posted: 10/15/2020
Rockingham County Division of Social Services Gearing Up for the Holidays for Foster Children and Older Adults
Posted: 10/12/2020
Rabies Vaccination Clinic Scheduled for Saturday October 10, 2020
Posted: 10/6/2020
2020 Employee Flu Clinic
Posted: 10/5/2020
Rockingham County 2020 Annual Flu Campaign
Posted: 10/5/2020
Important Notice from Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services
Posted: 9/24/2020
REGISTERED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST WEEK
Posted: 9/22/2020
WE CALL BECAUSE WE CARE
Posted: 9/11/2020
Be A Superhero...Cape Optional
Posted: 8/25/2020
NCDHHS Encourages WIC Participants to Use Food Benefits During COVID-19
Posted: 8/14/2020
Governor Roy Cooper Extends Deadlines for Certain Health Assessments and Immunization Requirements
Posted: 8/12/2020
Free Drive Through Mobile Food Market {August - December 2020}
Posted: 8/4/2020
Heat Safety during Extreme Heat Waves
Posted: 7/29/2020
Funding Available to Help North Carolinians with Energy Bills During Hot Summer Months
Posted: 7/23/2020
Rockingham County Head Start Accepting Online Applications
Rockingham County Early Learning Head Start Program is excited to announce that they are now able to take applications online. Applications are available in both English Spanish. English link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XUtqe3bpPh8bz2j118uq8R1UyDuOwu7m31vpbxTVB90/edit Spanish link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YvBfAP8qCmNlbHu1DEAuQwRKjYhij-6o_cxFry8rHGo/edit Traditional hard copy applications are still available for onsite recruitment. If you have any questions, please cont
Posted: 7/17/2020
Be Sure You and Your Family Know What "Phase 2" Really Means. Frequently Asked Questions for Executive Order No. 141
Posted: 7/6/2020
Katrina White Graduates from Region IV Public Health Leadership Institute
Posted: 6/11/2020
Rockingham County DHHS Recognizes Adult Abuse Awaren
Posted: 6/11/2020
Executive Order No. 138 - Easing Restrictions on Travel, Business Operations, and Mass Gatherings: Phase 1
Posted: 5/6/2020
Risk Factors for Severe Illness from COVID-19 - Full Report
Posted: 5/5/2020
NCDHHS Awarded $2 Million Emergency Grant to Support Behavioral Health Response to COVID-19
Posted: 4/22/2020
Rockingham County Division of Public Health Celebrates National Public Health Week
Posted: 4/15/2020
Rockingham County Recognizes "Prevent Child Abuse Month" during the Month of April
Posted: 4/15/2020
El condado de Rockingham informa segunda muerte relacionada con COVID-19
Posted: 4/9/2020
Rockingham County Reports Second Death Related to COVID-19
Posted: 4/9/2020
Public Health on the Front Line
Posted: 4/6/2020
The local Division of Social Services is Here for You: How to Apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (Formally known as Food Stam
Posted: 4/6/2020
COVID-19 Parent Application for Financial Assistance Guidance and Application Form
Posted: 4/2/2020
El condado de Rockingham informa primera muerte relacionada con COVID-19
Posted: 4/2/2020
Rockingham County Reports First Death Related to COVID-19
Posted: 4/2/2020
COMUNICADO DE PRENSA
Posted: 4/1/2020
Rockingham County Health Officials Confirm COVID-19 Cases
Posted: 3/31/2020
All Classes and Events Postponed Until Further Notice
Due to local, state, and national guidelines in response to COVID-19, the previously scheduled classes and/or events hosted by individual divisions of the Department of Health and Human Services have been cancelled or postponed until further notice. Information will be provided as it becomes available. Let's all be mindful during this time and adhere to the guidelines recommended by the White House and avoid gathering in groups of more than 10.
Posted: 3/20/2020
North Carolina to Close Restaurants and Bars for Dine-In Customers, Allow Takeout and Delivery Operations to Continue
Posted: 3/17/2020
Coronavirus Update
Posted: 3/6/2020
PROVIDING CONTINUED QUALITY DENTAL CARE THROUGHOUT THE MILLENNIUM
Posted: 2/19/2020
2019 Novel Coronavirus (nCoV) Outbreak
Posted: 2/3/2020
Rockingham County Youth Services Will Relocate!
Please note that on February 3, 2020, Rockingham County Youth Services will be located at 141 Tyre Dodson Road, Reidsville, NC 27320. The mailing address of P. O. BOX 301 Wentworth, NC 27375 and phone number of 336-342-5756 will remain the same.
Posted: 1/28/2020
Winter: A Good Time to Test for Radon Gas in Homes
Posted: 1/23/2020
VETERANS SERVICES WILL HAVE A NEW LOCATION BUT SAME QUALITY SERVICE!
Posted: 1/7/2020
Foster Child Sponsorship
Posted: 12/5/2019
Foster Child Sponsorship
Posted: 12/5/2019
Rockingham County Schedules Annual Rabies Vaccination Clinic for Saturday, December 14, 2019
Posted: 12/3/2019
See What Happens
Posted: 12/3/2019
Applications for Low-Income Energy Assistance Program Accepted Starting Monday
Posted: 11/26/2019
Rockingham County Annual Employee Flu Clinic
Posted: 10/7/2019
Public Notice: LIHEAP Block Grant Plan
Posted: 8/5/2019
Downtown Senior Citizens Club and Diabetes Task Force of Rockingham County, NC Partner for 2nd Annual Rock Your Health and Wellness Fair
Posted: 7/12/2019
RCS Notice of Award: Rockingham County Schools Early Learning Head Start Program
Posted: 7/11/2019
Beware of Food Establish Scam
Posted: 6/28/2019
Adult Abuse Awareness Day
Posted: 6/6/2019
Rockingham County Division of Social Services Hosts the 1st Annual Job and Resource Fair
Posted: 5/23/2019
Rockingham County Division of Public Health Awarded Re-Accreditation with Honors Designation
Posted: 5/21/2019
Community Health Assessment Priority Meeting
Posted: 4/5/2019
HEAD START ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE UPCOMING 2019 -2020 SCHOOL YEAR
Posted: 4/3/2019
Pinwheels for Prevention
Posted: 3/14/2019
Important Information for Medicaid Recipients
Posted: 3/4/2019
Winter: A Good Time to Test for Radon Gas in Homes
Posted: 1/25/2019
Atención: Beneficiarios de Servicios de Alimentos y Nutrición (Estampillas de Comida)
Posted: 1/17/2019
Attention FNS Recipents
Posted: 1/17/2019
February Food and Nutrition Benefits to Be Issued Early Because of Federal Shutdown
Posted: 1/17/2019
Rabies Vaccination Clinics Scheduled for December 15, 2018
Posted: 12/4/2018
Rockingham County Division of Social Services Announcing Application Period for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (also known as LIEAP)
Posted: 11/27/2018
Raising Awareness of the Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Period Nov. 1 - Dec. 15 2018
Posted: 11/8/2018
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Set Deadline to Report Food Loss During Hurricane Michael
Posted: 10/23/2018
Rockingham County Division of Public Health Prepares for the Flu Season
Posted: 9/18/2018
Hurricane Florence-Message From State Health Director
Posted: 9/12/2018
Important Information About Hurricane Florence
Posted: 9/12/2018
Rockingham County Division of Public Health Conducts Community Health Surveys
Posted: 9/10/2018
Rockingham County Head Start Has a New Home
Posted: 8/3/2018
Be Healthy Map Rockingham County, NC
Posted: 7/24/2018
Head Start Recruits For Draper Elementary Classrooms
Posted: 6/22/2018
Disaster Food and Nutrition Services Benefits Approved for Tornado Survivors in Guilford and Rockingham Counties
Posted: 5/16/2018
Rabies Vaccination Awareness
Posted: 5/7/2018
Relief for Tornado Victims
Posted: 4/18/2018
Pinwheel Garden Celebration
Posted: 3/27/2018
Child Abuse Prevention Month
Posted: 3/26/2018
Give Kids A Smile Day
Posted: 2/19/2018
2017 SOTCH Report
Posted: 2/15/2018
Bearing Witness to the Great Generosity and Kindness of Our Communities ~ Youth Services Making a Difference in the Community
Posted: 12/18/2017
Low Income Energy Assistance Program (also known as LIEAP)
Posted: 12/1/2017
Affordable Care Act ~ Marketplace Information
Posted: 11/15/2017
County Manager Appoints New Interim Health Director
Posted: 6/22/2017
Integrated Health Care Program Serving Citizens in Rockingham County
Posted: 6/6/2017
Tip 'n Toss Campaign: Prevent Mosquito Breeding and the Spread of Mosquito Diseases in Rockingham County
Posted: 6/5/2017
Rockingham County Will Host a Free Medicine Give Away
Posted: 5/9/2017
Time for Radon Testing
Posted: 1/20/2017
Rockingham County Manager Announces Assignment of New Health Director
Posted: 12/14/2016
Low Income Energy Assistance Program
Posted: 12/2/2016
Rock Your Health Wellness Fair
Posted: 10/26/2016
Rockingham County Division of Public Health Prepares for the Flu Season
Posted: 9/26/2016
Important Facts about Zika
Posted: 7/21/2016
Communities Coming Together to Keep Our Families and Pets Healthy
Posted: 7/20/2016
Rabies Vaccination Clinics Scheduled for May 7, 2016
Posted: 4/5/2016
Spring Debut of Local APP - Be Healthy Rockingham County, NC
Posted: 3/18/2016
What is the State of Health in our County?
Posted: 3/18/2016
Time for Radon Testing
Posted: 1/11/2016
Rockingham County, NC...Making Significant Strides to Improve Health
Posted: 11/23/2015
Is Your Child Ready for the New School Year?
Posted: 8/3/2015
Health Director Warns Citizens of Potential Exposure to Rabid Cats
Posted: 6/8/2015
Rockingham County 2015 Rabies Clinic Results
Posted: 5/13/2015
Health Officials Search for Baby Raccoons
Posted: 5/12/2015
Rock Your Health Wellness Fair
Posted: 5/6/2015
Grandparents Scam Alert
Posted: 4/1/2015
Rabies Vaccination Clinics Scheduled for May 2, 2015
Posted: 4/1/2015
Be Cautious With Used Furniture and Bedding
Posted: 3/12/2015
2014 - 2015 Flu Season Reaches Epidemic Proportions
Posted: 1/13/2015
One-Day Local Distribution of Free Radon Test Kits
Posted: 1/13/2015
Rockingham County Stresses the Importance of Screening and Prevention During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Posted: 1/13/2015
The Great American Smokeout Slated for November
Posted: 11/14/2014
County Employee Receives Award
Posted: 11/7/2014
Rockingham County Healthcare Providers Prepare for Ebola
Posted: 11/4/2014
Free Chronic Disease Self-Management Offered at Eden Library
Posted: 10/31/2014
Free Smoking Cessation Classes
Posted: 10/31/2014
Free Weight Loss and Nutrition Program
Posted: 10/31/2014
Radon Protection
Posted: 10/17/2014
MAKING FLU VACCINATIONS A TOP PRIORTY
Posted: 9/21/2014
Hot Cars Can be Deadly for Children
Posted: 7/25/2014
Beat the Heat - Summer Safety
Posted: 7/15/2014
Understanding Chikungunya Virus
Posted: 6/20/2014
Rockingham County Division of Public Health Warnes of the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Exposure
Posted: 6/11/2014
Rockingham County Division of Public Health Wishes Everyone a Safe and Healthy Summer
Posted: 6/11/2014
Rockingham County 2014 Spring Rabies Vaccination Report
Posted: 5/13/2014
Rockingham County Helping Mothers and Children Breath Cleaner Air
Posted: 4/10/2014
Household Water Well Owners
Posted: 3/21/2014
Rabies Vaccination Clinics May 3, 2014
Posted: 3/21/2014
Smoke-Free Housing in More Demand
Posted: 2/21/2014
RC Healthy Carolinians Partnership Providing Resources for Our Community 2014
Posted: 1/16/2014
What is the State of Our County?
Posted: 1/16/2014
One-Day Local Distribution of Free Radon Test Kits
Posted: 1/9/2014
Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services Emphasizes the Importance of Screening and Prevention During Cervical Health Awareness Month
Posted: 1/2/2014
Family Fit Lifestyle Month 2014
Posted: 12/17/2013
National Mentoring Month 2014
Posted: 12/17/2013
Tis' the Season for Weight Gain
Posted: 12/12/2013
Healthy Habits, Healthy Families with WIC
Posted: 12/3/2013
Fall and Winter: A Good Time to Test For Radon Gas in Homes
Posted: 11/19/2013
Infant Mortality Rate
North Carolina’s Infant Mortality Rates Released… Slight Increase in North Carolina Rates - Rockingham County Rates Remain a Concern
Posted: 10/22/2013
Flu Season 2013-2014 Press Release
Posted: 10/1/2013
Don't Let Mosquitoes, Ticks, or Fleas Take a Bite Out of Your Summer Fun
Don’t Let Mosquitoes, Ticks or Fleas Take A Bite Out of Your Summer Fun – Learn How to Protect Your Family and Pets Wentworth, NC – With warmer temperatures and extended daylight, summer also brings potential threats to the health of you and your pets: vector-borne diseases that ar
Posted: 4/30/2013
Health Department to offer Measles Vaccinations
Due to a measles outbreak in neighboring Stokes County, the Rockingham County Department of Public Health will collaborate with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Immunization Branch (NCDHHSIB) to offer a free measles vaccination clinic on Monday, April 22, 2013 from 8:00 am – 7:00 pm. The clinic will be held at the health department located at 371 NC 65 in
Posted: 4/19/2013
Rabies Vaccination Clinic
Rabies Vaccination Clinics Scheduled May 4 Veterinarians are cooperating again this year with local animal control officers and the Rockingham County Department of Public Health to offer rabies clinics for dogs and cats. Rabies continues to be a public health threat in Rockingham County, and vaccinating pets will help to remedy the problem and keep the rabies virus from threatening pets and people. There have been three positive rabies cases so far this year. An unvaccinated pet dog in
Posted: 4/19/2013
Health Department Offers Flu Vaccination
It’s Not Too Late to Protect Yourself and Your Family from the Flu! Wentworth, NC – The 2012 – 2013 influenza season continues to wreak havoc across the state of North Carolina, with a second peak of Influenza-like Illness (ILI) noted the week ending 12/29/12. It is important to understand that a peak in flu cases does not mean the season is over – it means we are likely just half way through the cases for the year. People should still get their flu shot immediately if they have not alrea
Posted: 1/17/2013
Cow Test Positive for Rabies
A cow in the Ruffin area tested positive this week for the rabies virus.
Posted: 12/11/2012
New State Food Rules
Rockingham County residents dining out at local restaurants may not notice the changes, but their dining experience may soon be a little safer thanks to changes in North Carolina’s food safety code.
Posted: 12/11/2012
Rabies Vaccination Clinics
Posted: 4/17/2012
Make the Next Generation Tobacco-Free
Each day more than 1,200 people die due to smoking. For every one of those deaths, at least two new youths or young adults become regular smokers. And 90 percent of these replacement smokers smoke their first cigarette before they turn age 18.
Posted: 3/30/2012
Rockingham County Celebrates Public Health Month
Posted: 3/30/2012
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Posted: 1/25/2012
Radon Safety
Posted: 12/22/2011
Rockingham County Rabies Vaccination Clinic for Cats and Dogs will be held on May 7, 2011
Posted: 4/4/2011
Rockingham County's 2011 County Health Rankings Revealed
Posted: 4/4/2011
Public Awareness: March 2011 Radiation Event
Posted: 3/21/2011
February is Heart Health Month
Posted: 2/8/2011
Seasonal Flu Becomes Widespread
Posted: 2/8/2011
Flu Shots Available
Posted: 1/27/2011
Tasty Tuesdays in January
Posted: 1/4/2011
Food Service Scam
Rockingham County health officials are warning restaurant owners to be careful of a scam targeting food service establishments.
Posted: 11/17/2010
Infant Mortality Rate Decreases
Posted: 10/18/2010
West Nile Virus Awareness
The first equine case of West Nile Virus in a horse in Rockingham County highlights the fact that the disease is present and people should take precautions to protect themselves and their horses.
Posted: 10/11/2010
Healthy Carolinians Recieve Vera S. Robinson Logevity Award
Rockingham County Healthy Carolinians was awarded the Vera S. Robinson Longevity Award by the Governor’s Task Force for Healthy Carolinians during the 18th Annual Healthy Carolinians Conference held October 1, 2010, in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Posted: 10/5/2010
Ovarian Cancer Awareness
September is recognized as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and the Maternal and Child Health Workgroup of Rockingham County Healthy Carolinians would like you to know more about this dangerous disease.
Posted: 9/1/2010
Immunization Awareness
The Rockingham County Department of Public Health, in partnership with the North Carolina Division of Public Health, is encouraging North Carolinians of all ages to make sure they are fully vaccinated.
Posted: 8/12/2010
Smoke Free Restaurants and Bars Law Six Month Update
The N.C. Division of Public Health has posted information showing how restaurants and bars have adjusted after the first six months of the new smoke-free restaurants and bars law, which went into effect on January 2 of this year.
Posted: 6/1/2010
Public Health Awareness Month
Posted: 4/6/2010
Community H1N1 Vaccination Clinic
Posted: 1/20/2010
Smoke Free Restaurants and Bars Law Awareness
Posted: 12/20/2009
H1N1 Community Vaccination Clinic
Posted: 12/5/2009
H1N1 Vaccination Clinic in Eden
Posted: 11/24/2009
H1N1 Vaccination Clinic
Posted: 11/10/2009
H1N1 Vaccinations Available
Posted: 11/5/2009
Healthy Carolinians Recertification
Posted: 10/23/2009
Additional H1N1 Vaccinations Available
Posted: 10/15/2009
Listeria Food Recall
Posted: 10/15/2009
Cookie Dough Recall
Posted: 6/26/2009
Novel H1N1 Summer Camp/Program Memo
Posted: 6/11/2009
H1N1 Influenza Virus Notification
Posted: 6/5/2009
H1N1 Influenza Virus Awareness
Posted: 6/3/2009
Rock. Co. May 2009 Rabies Vaccination Clinics Report
Posted: 5/15/2009
Mosquitoes and Ticks Precaution
Posted: 5/14/2009
Swine Flu: Know the Facts
Posted: 4/28/2009
Free Flu Vaccinations
Posted: 2/17/2009
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