Durham County Department of Public Health

06/19/2026

Today we commemorate , celebrating the end of hundreds of years of slavery in the United States, and reflecting on the contributions of Black Americans throughout our history. Learn more about Durham’s own Black history: https://discoverdurham.com/community-culture/black-history/durhams-story/

06/18/2026

Reminder, we will be closed tomorrow, 6/19, in observance of Juneteenth. Have a great weekend!

Most of our offices will be closed this Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. All offices will reopen with normal hours on Monday, June 22. Find details on how the holiday may affect specific county services here: https://dconc.gov/DurhamCo-News/County-to-Observe-2026-Juneteenth-Holiday.htm

06/18/2026

With dangerously high temperatures here to stay for the next several days, take extra precautions if you have to work outdoors! Drink lots of water, even when you don’t feel thirsty, take breaks when you can, and stop work immediately if you feel signs of heat-related illnesses! Learn more about heat safety when working: https://www.osha.gov/heat-exposure/illness-first-aid

06/17/2026

This week is Men’s Health Week! Men are at higher risk of certain health issues than women and are less likely to regularly visit the doctor, so take action this week to improve your health and lower your risks! Call your doctor to get up to date on checkups, make a plan to cut back on drinking and smoking, and add more exercise, fruits, and vegetables to your daily routine!

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

Join us for our next free prenatal education class next week at Durham County Library with Family Matters Durham , whether you’re expecting your first baby or adding more to your family! Get helpful info on breastfeeding, what to expect postpartum, and more, and enter to win prizes! Register here - English: https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/16409393?register
Spanish: https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/16786805

06/16/2026

Naloxone can quickly reverse opioid overdoses and save lives while waiting for help to arrive. Learn more about how to administer naloxone in an emergency, and pick some up to have it on hand when you need it. Free naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and other opioid prevention resources in our building. Learn more: dcopublichealth.org/naloxone

06/16/2026

We and other Durham County Government offices will be closed Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Come see us today through Thursday to get up to date on your vaccines and other services!

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

An outbreak of infant botulism has been linked to Nara Organics infant formula. Do not use this product. If your infant was fed Nara Organics infant formula and has any of these symptoms, seek health care immediately: poor feeding, loss of head control, difficulty swallowing, decreased facial expression. More info: https://www.cdc.gov/botulism/outbreaks-investigations/infant-formula-june-2026/index.html