Videos by Carteret County Health and Human Services in Morehead City. Protecting the health of Carteret County residents and providing essential human services.
Are you aware of the risks around you? Keeping an eye out for dangers can help prevent leading causes of injury before they occur. During National Safety Month, the @National Safety Council is providing free resources to help you stay safe from the workplace to anyplace: https://nsc.org/nsm #NSM #KeepEachOtherSafe
National Safety Month
Are you aware of the risks around you? Keeping an eye out for dangers can help prevent leading causes of injury before they occur. During National Safety Month, the @National Safety Council is providing free resources to help you stay safe from the workplace to anyplace: https://nsc.org/nsm #NSM #KeepEachOtherSafe
Mental Health Month
Mental Health Awareness Month is a great time to raise awareness of the importance of mental health in children and teens. Keep an eye out for any social or behavioral changes in your children. You can learn more about the signs at samhsa.gov/mental-health. #MHAM2024
Mental Health Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Reach out to an older friend or loved one and remind them that you see them 👀, hear them 👂, and support them 💕. #MentalHealthAwareness is part of healthy aging. Start the conversation. samhsa.gov/resources-serving-older-adults #MHAM2024 #MentalHealthAwareness
Take some time for yourself
Take some time for yourself. Here are some ways you can manage stress:
✔️Go for a walk 🚶♂️
✔️Take some deep breaths 🧘
✔️Get peace of mind by knowing your #HIV status
Knowing your #HIV status can help you take control by choosing options to stay healthy.
Learn more: cdc.gov/HIVTesting
#StopHIVTogether
flu
Here are some steps you can take to fight the flu:
1. Get vaccinated every year (everyone 6 months +)
2. Practice healthy habits like washing your hands, covering your coughs and sneezes, and staying home if you are sick.
3. If you have flu symptoms, call a healthcare profession and take flu antivirals if prescribed.
To receive your flu vaccine, our Vaccine clinics are scheduled from Monday to Thursday, with sessions running from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1
p.m. to 4 p.m. On Fridays, clinics will be open from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. They will be held at the CCHD clinic located at 3820-A Bridges St., Morehead City. Appointments are required for the flu vaccine clinic so call us at 252-728-8550 and select option 3 during regular business hours.
National Recovery Month
During #RecoveryMonth, we recognize and honor the resilience and strength of those on their journey to better health and wellness. To learn more about SAMHSA’s #RecoverySupport efforts, visit samhsa.gov/recovery.