During the April 6, 2023 Davidson County Board of Health meeting the board unanimously voted to reject the resignation tendered on March 31, 2023.
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Novant Health recognized for food insecurity campaign
Since the program launch in January 2022, Novant Health has conducted nearly 370,000 screenings for food insecurity and connected nearly 60% of food insecure patients with a local community resource.
Novant Health asks the community to ‘Spring clean your medicine cabinet' on April 22
To help ensure the safe disposal of unused medications, Novant Health is encouraging members of the community to spring clean their medicine cabinets on April 22, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Take your expired or unused medications to a location convenient to you.
Davidson County reports third confirmed rabies case of 2023
The Davidson County Health Department has been notified of an additional positive rabies case near the Silver Valley area of Davidson County.
Condado de Davidson confirma tercer caso de rabia en 2023
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Davidson ha sido notificado de un caso positivo adicional de rabia cerca del área de Silver Valley en el Condado de Davidson.
Davidson County Board of Health resignations cause heated debate
The second special called meeting of the Davidson County Board of Health, in less than three weeks, concluded with more questions than answers, the rejection of one resignation and the request for another on Thursday evening.
Thomasville Farmers Market hires new manager
The Thomasville Farmers Market has hired a new farmers market manager, Mary Herrington. A native of Connecticut, Herrington has over 15 years of social media marketing experience. For 13 years, she was a micro-food business entrepreneur selling her products in Charlotte-based farmers markets.
Davidson County Health Director submits resignation, board to hold special meeting
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143-318.12(b)(2) public notice is hereby given that the Davidson County Board of Health will meet on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Davidson County Department of Health located at 915 Greensboro Street, Lexington, North Carolina 27292 for a special meeting.
Mt. Tabor UCC to host blood drive
The blood drive will be held Wednesday, April 5 from 2:30pm to 7:00pm.
Novant Health lifts mandatory mask requirement
On March 28 at 7 a.m., all Novant Health facilities lifted universal masking requirements for patients, visitors and team members.
Test results confirm positive rabies case
The Davidson County Health Department has received test results confirming a positive rabies case in Davidson County.
Resultados de pruebas confirman caso positivo de rabia
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Davidson ha recibido los resultados de las pruebas que confirman un caso positivo de rabia en el Condado de Davidson.
Meadowview Church hosting blood drive on Tuesday
Every donation can save as many as three lives, and the OneBlood Big Red Bus will be on site ready to receive donors who are eager to help!
Novant Health adjusts visitor restrictions as respiratory virus cases decline
On March 7 at 7 a.m., all Novant Health facilities will lift flu and RSV-related visitor restrictions that limit visitors under age 13 and were put in place Nov. 15, 2022.
Hospice to host 14th annual golf tourney
Hospice of Davidson County is excited to welcome former World Long Drive Champion Jeff Crittenden of Critter Power golf to our 14th Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament.
Davidson County reports first confirmed case of rabies in 2023
The Davidson County Health Department will host a FREE rabies clinic on April 20, 2023. The clinic will take place at Bethany United Methodist Church, located at 193 Bethany Rd, Lexington, from 6pm – 8pm.
Law enforcement and Special Olympians take a dip for donations
The Triad Chill is returning with a unique fundraising opportunity for individuals, organizations and businesses to support Special Olympics NC by jumping into the frigid water at Wet’n Wild Emerald Pointe on Feb. 25.
Veterans Helping Veterans to hold annual meeting on Feb 25th
All Veterans are welcome as well as those wanting to help the almost 40, 000 Veterans in Davidson County according to CEO Dennis Cave of Veterans for Life
Lexington YMCA renovations under way
To follow the progress, visit the J. Smith Young YMCA on Facebook.
Caught Doing Good: Local ministries open doors during extreme cold
As temperature dip to dangerous levels, several Davidson County agencies and churches united to provide emergency food and housing during the holiday season.