Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham 

 

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The mission of Chatham County Public Health Department is to protect and promote the health of Chatham County residents in partnership with the community by:  

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Board of Health seeking nominations for pharmacy Board member

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners and the Chatham County Public Health Department are seeking community volunteers to fill the pharmacy seat for the Board of Health. The current member’s term expires June 30. Volunteers and nominees must be a registered pharmacist.

The Chatham County Board of Health is the policy-making, rule-making, and adjudicatory body for the Chatham County Public Health Department. The Board of Health’s responsibility is to protect and promote the health of the community.

The appointed seat member will hold the position and serve on the Board of Health for a three year term. Meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month beginning at 6p.m. with dinner provided and reimbursement for mileage.

The Board of Commissioners asks that qualified applicants complete a Volunteer Application form, which can be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners at 542-8200 or at www.chathamnc.org.

Applications must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners before June 4th, 2012.

For further information, please contact Vicky Guetgemann, Chatham County Public Health Department, at Vicky.Guetgemann@chathamnc.org.

County Health Rankings Released

The Robert Woods Johnson Foundation recently released its annual report ranking counties' health status. Chatham County has been ranked the 21st healthiest county in North Carolina. The County Health Rankings measure health factors that impact our communties' health outcomes. These include health behaviors, clinical care, and our social, economic, and physical environment. These outcomes are the result of many factors that can be influenced by policies and programs. To read more about Chatham County's health and how we compare to the state and nation, please visit the County Health Rankings website.

FLU Vaccines Available Now  

The 2011-12 seasonal flu vaccine is currently available at the Chatham County Public Health Department.  Appointments are available in Pittsboro and Siler City.   Appointments for Pittsboro can be made by calling 542-8220 and for Siler City by calling 742-5641.  

 

The flu vaccine is the most important step in preventing the flu.  It is not too early to get the flu vaccine. Ideally the vaccine should be received before the onset of flu activity in the community to allow the body time to produce protective antibodies.  It takes approximately two weeks to build immunity after receiving the vaccine.

 

The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older.    The vaccine provides protection for one full season.   The Center for Disease Control recommends an annual flu vaccine. 

 

This year’s flu vaccine provides protection against influenza A H3N2, Influenza B virus and the H1N1 virus.   These are the same strains as last year’s vaccine.  Each year the vaccine is developed based on the most common strains indicated by research.     

The health department accepts most health insurance cards, including Medicare and Medicaid. Without insurance, the cost is $30.00 for the injection or $35.00 for the intranasal spray, Flu Mist. Children aged 6 months through 18 years who qualify for the Vaccines for Children program can receive influenza vaccine at no charge.  

More information on this year’s flu vaccine can be found at www.flu.gov or by calling the Chatham County Public Health Department at 542-8220 or 742-5641.

 

Health Department Notices 

HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) protects your private health information. Please read the HIPAA policy of the Chatham County Public Health Department here.

Interpretation Services
Spanish language interpretation services are available at health department sites. Other languages are assisted by a telephone hotline.

Privacy Notices
This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully. Click here for the notice in English. Click here for the notice in Spanish.