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Taking measures to prevent skin cancer

Summer is here, and along with summer comes a lot of time spent outdoors. One should ensure the necessary steps are being taken to protect ... Read more

by Beaufort County Health Department, Monday, July 3, 2017 6:24 pm

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Health department earns reaccreditation

On May 19, the Beaufort County Public Health Department received reaccreditation from the North Carolina Local Health Department Accreditation Board. The health department earned reaccreditation ... Read more

by Beaufort County Health Department, Thursday, June 1, 2017 7:11 pm

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Mumps in North Carolina

There were seven cases of mumps found in North Carolina during the month of April. It is very important that every person who can be ... Read more

by Beaufort County Health Department, Wednesday, May 10, 2017 7:02 pm

Community Columns

What is public health?

Public health is a mystery to many people, and it is often thought of as some far away thing that doesn’t affect any individual directly, ... Read more

by Beaufort County Health Department, Friday, March 31, 2017 6:35 pm

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Is it a cold or the flu?

Ever experience a runny nose, constant sneezing, sore throat or chills? Often symptoms such as these confuse people or cause concern. People tend to start ... Read more

by Beaufort County Health Department, Tuesday, March 21, 2017 5:04 pm

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Preventing colorectal cancer starts with screening

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and the Beaufort County Public Health Department invites residents to help achieve its goal of 80 percent screened by ... Read more

by Beaufort County Health Department, Thursday, February 23, 2017 7:32 pm

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BCCC hosts Health Fair on Tuesday

Beaufort County Community College will be holding its inaugural Health Fair to bring together community members with vendors in the county to improve their health. ... Read more

by Beaufort County Health Department, Friday, February 17, 2017 3:34 pm

Community Columns

A new year, a new you

It’s a new year and during this time of year, many of us have new goals and resolutions for the next 365 days. Many of ... Read more

by Beaufort County Health Department, Friday, January 27, 2017 5:29 pm

Community Columns

The gift of giving

  As Thanksgiving has passed and November nears its end, it is important to take a step back and put the season into perspective. There ... Read more

by Beaufort County Health Department, Friday, November 25, 2016 6:21 pm

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Warnings from Beaufort County Health Department

Beaufort County Public Health Department is advising the public on important precautions after Hurricane Matthew: Food Safety Minimize the number of times you open the ... Read more

by Beaufort County Health Department, Sunday, October 9, 2016 12:09 pm

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