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!
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!
The most recent potential location for natural gas drilling may be right here in Chatham County. Click to read more!
The Chatham County Public Health Department’s Focus on Fathers Program helps fathers build family skills and life skills to prepare them for the lifelong role of mentoring their children. Focus on Fathers provides one-on-one assistance and home visits to program participants during which participants are provided with positive parenting techniques, educational and employment planning, goal setting, and assistance connecting with helpful services around the community. Activities for children include enrichment opportunities and outings involving both educational and fun activities. Click to read more!
It’s that time of year! Critics are compiling their “best of the year” lists, and we thought we’d join in the fun. Below is a list of the three most viewed or favorite posts from the past year on the Chatham County Public Health Department blog. Click to read more!
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