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The New Hanover County Health & Human Services Board will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, December 2 at 8:15 am in the multipurpose room of the HHS building at 1650 Greenfield St. Read the official notice: loom.ly/wNqAefU
Ready for fresh ink or jewelry? Protect yourself from risks like infections by choosing certified artists who practice proper hygiene and procedures. Learn more: loom.ly/wLHkT8M
#TattooSafety #PiercingCare #KnowTheRisks #StaySafe
Join @nhchealth and community partners on Tuesday, March 18 from 11 am-2 pm for a health plan expo at HHS (1650 Greenville St). Talk with staff a& community organizations about Medicaid and other healthcare options that may be available to you. Learn more: loom.ly/u1Luc20
Únase a #NHCgov HHS y socios comunitarios el martes 18 de marzo de 11 am-2 pm en el edificio del HHS. Aprenda más de las opciones de cuidados de salud disponibles para usted. Para más información: loom.ly/u1Luc20
Holidays aren't always happy. If you or someone you know is in need during the holidays, or any time, @988Lifeline is here for you. Call or text 988, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, or chat online at 988lifeline.org
Si usted o alguien conocido necesita ayuda durante los días festivos, o en cualquier momento, @988lifeline está aquí para usted. Llame o mande texto al 988 24 horas al día, 7 días a la semana, 365 días al año. Si prefiere hablar en linea, visite al 988lifeline.org
November's Equity Matters panel focused on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and its connection to health equity. If you were unable to attend, catch up by learning what SAD is, how it affects individuals and communities and more. Stream the discussion at loom.ly/AiNxI_Q
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Men and individuals over 65 are more commonly affected by lung cancer. Be sure to check for early detection with your primary care doctor. #lungcancerawareness #awareness #cancerawarenessmonth
Join us on Election Day for a drive-thru flu vaccine clinic! Cast your vote then head to the Health & Human Services building for a free flu vaccine clinic on November 5 between 9 am-3 pm. Please bring insurance information if available.
New Hanover Health and Human Services offers a Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP) that is hosted the first and third Wednesday each month. Check out our website for more information! #screening
New Hanover County Health and Human Services is still celebrating pink by sharing our tips and best practices on Breast Cancer Awareness! For more resources, check out this link: loom.ly/QIIbk04 #breastcancerawareness #breastcancertips
Please note: The HHS clinic will not offer walk-in immunizations on Monday, October 7 between 8 am - 1 pm. Other appointments or services are not impacted. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions, please call 910-798-6500 and press option 6 for assistance.
It's time to get your pink out to spread awareness for #BreastCancerAwareness! Stay tuned for health information and tips. 🎀💗 #thinkpink
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day! Let’s unite to raise awareness, support those in need, and open up conversations about mental health. Compassion and understanding can make a difference. #WSPD #SPM #988Lifeline
**UPDATE as of 9:27 am** Phone service has been restored at HHS. Thank you for your patience. loom.ly/QcbFr9U
📵 Phone outage 📵
#NHCgov Health & Human Services phone lines are temporarily unavailable, impacting all outbound & inbound calls. Teams are working to address the issue & we will update when more information is available. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this!
Join us for a back-to-school vaccine clinic ✏️🍎 If your middle or high schooler needs mandatory school vaccines, stop by the HHS building (1650 Greenfield St) on Saturday, August 10 between 8 am-12 pm. Parent/guardian must be present. Please bring insurance info if available.
Acompáñenos para una clínica de vacunación de regreso a clases ✏️🍎 Si tiene un estudiante de secundaria o preparatoria que necesita vacunas escolares obligatorias, pase por el edificio de HHS (1650 Greenfield St) el sábado 10 de agosto, 8 am-12 pm.
Únase a @nhchealth, @ncdhhs y socios comunitarios el jueves 25 de julio de 10 am-3 pm en el edificio del HHS. Los proveedores estarán alli para discutir opciones de Medicaid y otras opciones de atención médica que pueden estar disponibles para usted.
