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Aug. 9, 2019

Governor's Annual School Supply Drive Underway

School Supply Drive drop off box
Governor Roy Cooper's third annual school supply drive runs through Aug. 16. North Carolina residents are encouraged to donate at participating locations or organize a school supply drive at their own workplaces. On average, teachers spend about $500 of their own money on supplies for their classrooms each year. 
Child getting vaccine

Keep Your Child Up-To-Date on Vaccines

It is important to your child’s health to be up-to-date on immunizations. As teachers, parents and students are preparing for the start of the 2019–2020 school year, health officials with DHHS are reminding North Carolinians to ensure their children, especially teens and preteens, are current on their vaccinations.
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Algal Bloom Reported on Chowan River

DHHS is urging the public to stay out of the Chowan River near Leary Landing because of an algal bloom producing a toxin called microcystin. Test results indicate this bloom is producing microcystin at 190 micrograms per liter. At that level, health officials consider this bloom a high risk for acute health effects during recreational exposure.
ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act typed on paper

ADA Work Recognized in NC

The 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act was recently noted by Governor Roy Cooper and DHHS. This landmark legislation promotes full inclusion and integration for people with disabilities into their communities.
wright school therapy dog and trainer

Wright School Therapy Dogs Provide Comfort

Wright School, a DHHS behavioral health treatment program and school for children ages 6 to 12 in Durham, has two therapy dogs to support students and staff. "Paws for Wellness" allows staff and students to spend time with the dogs and release their stress to a non-judgmental creature who listens and cares unconditionally.
SAVVY Program graduates
Program Helps Students Who Are Visually Impaired
DHHS' Division of Services for the Blind celebrated the work of students in the Summer Adapting to Blindness Vital to Visually Impaired Youth (SAVVY)  Program. The SAVVY program provides an opportunity for youth to explore career interests, gain work experiences and develop specialized skills needed for safe travel, technology use and daily living.
DHHS team members share what the ADA means to them. 
       
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