Swim advisory remains for Lake Norman due to harmful algae blooms near Torrence Chapel Road; residents warned against swimming, boating, and using lake water.

Charlotte Fire Department focuses on mental health for firefighters, promoting education and peer support in Safety Stand Down 2025 with the theme "Break the Stigma: Behavioral Health RESET."

Rowan County Public Health has launched a Mental Health and Resiliency Webpage, providing resources, educational content, and training to support community well-being.

Lincoln County confirms a third rabies case for the year involving a raccoon, prompting officials to remind residents about pet vaccinations and offer low-cost rabies shots.

Mecklenburg County Public Health emphasizes the need for measles vaccination due to a national rise in cases and potential local risks, citing a high contagion rate and severe outcomes.

Cannabis exposure in North Carolina children has surged, with over 1,100 cases reported in 2024. Health officials stress secure storage of such products to prevent accidental ingestion.

The City of Charlotte's Facebook page highlights local Asheville businesses, such as 12 Bones Brewing, recovering from Hurricane Helene with support from visitors, including the Charlotte City Council.

Atrium Health and Novant Health in North Carolina have instituted temporary visitor restrictions in their hospitals due to increased respiratory illnesses.

Mecklenburg County Public Health warns of a rise in Mycoplasma pneumoniae cases, advising residents on prevention tactics, like good hygiene and vaccination.

Mecklenburg County Public Health offers free COVID and flu vaccines for uninsured residents to combat the rise in respiratory illnesses during the winter season.

The CDC reports 104 cases of E. coli linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders due to contaminated onions, with one death and 34 hospitalized. The outbreak spans 14 states, and affected onions have been recalled.

Union County Public Health offers free flu shots to agricultural workers to prevent human and avian influenza spread, promoting health for individuals and animals, and ensuring the agricultural sector's vitality.

Rowan County has been recognized for employee wellness programs, ranking in the Charlotte Business Journal’s top five Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte and the 2024 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America.