Author Archives: Chatham County Public Health Department

Are Our Students As Active As They Think They Are?

We have a new glimpse into the answer to this question thanks to a data collection project that has been taking place all over the state, including right here in Chatham County.  As a part of being awarded an Eat Smart, Move More Community Grant to increase student physical activity, three Chatham County schools are participating in research to measure the impact of the grant and the projects it makes possible. Click here to see what this research project has discovered so far!

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Happy New Year from Animal Control!

Happy New Year everyone! It’s been a great start to the New Year here at Animal Control! We hope everyone out there had a safe and happy holiday season. A special thanks to all who adopted a new family member this past year. Please remember that while saving the life of just one animal may not change the world, it will most certainly change the world……for that one animal. Click to read more about Animal Control’s plans for the new year!

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Three Schools On Their Way To Healthy Change

Three Chatham County schools have spent the past year planning different ways to get their students more physically active, and their planning is about to pay off. Bonlee, Horton Middle, and Moncure schools will be building some exciting new projects on their campuses this spring with the help of an Eat Smart Move More grant from the State of North Carolina. Click to read more about these projects!

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Make 2012 Your Year To Quit!

2012: Your year to quit. Learn more…Is 2012 your year to quit tobacco use? The risks of tobacco use and the benefits of quitting are well known. Tobacco use can harm almost every organ in the body, but once you quit the body starts to recover. Quitting is difficult, and smokers often have to try multiple times before they succeed for good. The State of North Carolina and other organizations currently have some helpful resources available for people who are ready to quit. Click to read more about these resources!

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CHEF Recipes: No-Bake Veggie Pizza

We’re back with a recipe that is versatile and handy year-round.  This is a fresh take on an old favorite– pizza! Click to read more!

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