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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 Dental Clinic Holiday Hours

The Rockingham County Dental Clinic will be closed on the following dates during the upcoming holiday season: November 27 and 28, 2019 (7:00 am - 5:00 pm) and December 16, 2019 - January 2, 2020 (7:00 am - 5:00 pm) During that time, no scheduled or emergent appointments will be seen. The dental clinic will resume regular clinical hours starting January 6, 2020. On behalf of the Rockingham County Dental Clinic staff, please make a note the schedule change and have a wonderful holiday se

Posted: 11/19/2019

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