April 5, 2023

April 3-9 is National Public Health Week

Orange County Health Department would like to celebrate National Public Health Week (NPHW)!

The American Public Health Association has chosen the theme this year as “Centering and Celebrating Cultures in Health.” Feeling like we belong, being a part of our communities and fostering cultural connections supports our health and the quality of our lives. As we celebrate the 28th NPHW, April 3-9, we want everyone to know they can make their communities healthier, safer and stronger when we support and stay engaged with one another. As we adjust and adapt to new social norms, we’re focusing not just on what we can do as individuals, but what we can do as communities to protect, prioritize and influence the future of public health.

For more information, please view the NPHW website.

April 9-15, 2023 is STI Awareness Week

STI Awareness Week, observed the second full week in April, provides an opportunity to raise awareness about STIs and how they impact our lives; reduce STI-related stigma, fear, and discrimination; and ensure people have the tools and knowledge for prevention, testing, and treatment.

April 11-17 is Black Maternal Health Week

Held annually on April 11-17th, Black Maternal Health Week is a week-long campaign founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance to build awareness, activism, and community-building to amplify the voices, perspectives and lived experiences of Black Mamas and birthing people. The week is intentionally held during National Minority Health Month and begins on April 11th annually to join dozens of global organizations in marking this day as International Day for Maternal Health and Rights – an opportunity to advocate for the elimination of maternal mortality globally.

April is National Minority Health Month

Every April, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) observes National Minority Health Month to highlight the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities and reducing health disparities.

OMH is proud to announce the theme for National Minority Health Month 2023: Better Health Through Better Understanding.

This year’s theme focuses on improving health outcomes for racial and ethnic minority and AI/AN communities by providing them with culturally and linguistically competent healthcare services, information, and resources. When patients are provided with culturally and linguistically appropriate information, they are empowered to create healthier outcomes for themselves and their communities.

Be Well Event April 11, 2023

On April 11, 2023 from 10a-2p, there will be a Be Well Event hosted in the Orange County Department of Social Services parking lot at 113 Mayo St in Hillsborough. The event is free and open to the public.

North Carolina COVID-19 Cases

The following data is based on the data available as of 03/29/23 according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS). NCDHHS reports 39,635 COVID-19 cases and 158 deaths in Orange County, with 63 new cases and 0 deaths in the last week.

Orange County COVID-19 vaccinations:
Percentage of Population Vaccinated with One New Booster Dose: 41% 

For more information regarding live updates (NCDHHS updates the site every Wednesday around noon), please visit the NCDHHS website. 

Contact Information

Contact the Orange County Health Department’s Public Information Officer at: healthpio@orangecountync.gov.

Orange County Health Department:
Web: www.orangecountync.gov/coronavirus
Phone: 919-245-2400
Facebook: Orange County Health Department
Instagram: OrangeHealthNC
Twitter: Orange Health NC
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