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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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DHHS team members share what the ADA means to them.
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