health
Huntersville shapes up as winner of Mayors’ Fitness Challenge
April 28. The 6-week Mayors’ Fitness Challenge is over and the Top 3 winners are Huntersville, Davidson and Cornelius. Not that anyone came in last, but it looks like Cornelius scored a strong 3rd in total participants, total minutes and average minutes per participant. The challenge ran six weeks. The town with the highest average […]
Donate now to help increase access to menstrual health products in Lake Norman
Feb. 14. The sixth annual Well-Equipped Period campaign is a community menstrual health product drive partnering with local businesses, community group, and individuals to supply local organizations with menstrual health products annually. The drive supports area women’s shelters, resource centers and pantries, including FeedNC in Mooresville, the Ada Jenkins Loaves and Fishes Pantry in Davidson […]
How to manage the back-to-school transition
Aug. 30. As kids head back to school, it’s a good idea to try to manage the transition. It can be hard! Dr. Pallavi Suvarna, a family medicine physician and mom, with Novant, shared these tips: Check in frequently. The mental and physical well-being of 73 million American kids is at risk and getting worse. […]
Meck County administering free intradermal monkeypox vaccines
Aug. 18. Beginning today Mecklenburg County Public Health will administer the monkeypox vaccine intradermally to individuals 18 years and up who self-identify as high risk for monkeypox infection. The change will increase the total number of doses available for use by up to five-fold. Half of NC cases are in Mecklenburg As of Aug. 17, […]
Here’s where NC ranks in COVID-19 safest states
March 30. With two-thirds of the population fully vaccinated against COVID-19, WalletHub released updated rankings for the safest states during the pandemic. North Carolina scored high, most notably 14th best in COVID-related deaths and vaccinations. WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across five key metrics. The data set includes the rates […]
Why most Americans take vaccines
Dec. 9. By Novant Health. Despite what you may have heard or read about anti-vaccine campaigns in recent years, Americans have overwhelmingly rejected the movement, particularly when it comes to protecting children. While childhood vaccination coverage has dipped since 2011, it remains well above 90% both nationally and in the Carolinas. This makes perfect sense, […]
Bethel Presbyterian Health Talk
TUESDAY NIGHT. Presbyterian Church Monthly Health Talk Tuesday, Dec. 1 will focus on sugar and its affect on your health. The one-hour session, which starts at 6:30 pm, will also look at healthier options. The group will meet in the Activity Center at Bethel Presbyterian Church, 19920 Bethel Church Road. RSVP to healthtalks@bethel-pc.org or call the […]
Bethel Pres Health Talk Aug. 4
Emergency Room or Urgent Care? Which one do I go to? Find out at the Bethel Presbyterian Church Health Talks Tuesday, Aug. 4 6:30 pm. The group will meet in the Activity Center with Dr. Eric Brown, Director of Carolinas Healthcare System- Huntersville Emergency Department. RSVP to healthtalks@bethel-pc.org or 704-892-0546.
Bike to Work Month: Imagine fewer cars (It’s easy if you try)
In May, people around the United States will celebrate Bike to Work Month by leaving the car at home and cycling to work. It’s often the fastest way across town, and it’s a great way to get some exercise, reduce our carbon footprint and remember that roads are not just for driving. From behind the steering wheel, it […]
