Residents in Mecklenburg County are about to get a closer look at how their local agencies plan to actively engage with their health needs. Starting this month, Mecklenburg County Public Health is embarking on the "Live Well Meck" tour throughout Charlotte and surrounding towns. The initiative aims to collect firsthand input on health priorities and to share updated local health data with the community. Each stop on the tour is an opportunity for citizens to contribute to the conversation, shaping their own community's health landscape.
“We’re excited to take this new approach to share health data and gather feedback from residents throughout Mecklenburg County,” interim Public Health Director Kimberly Scott told MeckNC News. The department will present findings from its Community Health Assessment and use public input to shape the 2026 Community Health Improvement Plan. Officials said the feedback will help guide future public health priorities and funding.
The public meetings are free and open to all and will run from February through the spring. Sessions will be held at multiple locations across the county to make them accessible. Feedback will help shape the 2026 Community Health Assessment, which will guide future public health planning.
Public health leaders will be available at each tour stop to answer questions and speak with attendees. Media members are encouraged to RSVP to arrange interviews. The full Live Well Meck schedule includes stops at the Northern Regional Recreation Center in Cornelius and the David B. Waymer Recreation Center in Huntersville. Meetings will be held on different days and times to accommodate residents’ schedules.
The tour comes as public health departments continue to address lingering impacts from the pandemic and plan for future emergencies. County officials say the meetings are meant to gather community input and help shape local health priorities.
