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.

A skunk in Cleveland County tested positive for rabies, marking the fourth case this year. Health officials warn the public to seek medical advice if exposed.

The PACT Act extends VA benefits to Vietnam veterans, including those with hypertension linked to Agent Orange exposure, with Union County Veterans Services aiding in applications.

Atrium Health's mobile hospital, MED-1, was deployed to aid storm victims in North Carolina, equipped with an operating suite, emergency, and dormitory trailers, and can be operational within an hour.

Gaston County is investigating a cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases, seeking the source of the bacterial outbreak. Health officials warn certain groups are at higher risk.

North Carolina reports its first measles case since 2018 in a Mecklenburg County child who contracted it abroad. Health authorities stress the importance of vaccination to prevent further spread.

Mecklenburg County Public Health is hosting a back-to-school vaccination event to ensure students have the necessary immunizations for the upcoming school year.

SNAP recipients in Mecklenburg County can now use benefits at Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, facilitated by a partnership increasing access to fresh foods.

Gov. Roy Cooper and Sec. Kinsley visited Care Ring to promote a plan to relieve $4 billion in medical debt for North Carolinians, benefitting lower-income families and the overall economy.

Members of the Mecklenburg County Crisis Intervention Team were honored by NAMI North Carolina for their exceptional service in mental health emergency response.