A year into full operation, Cumberland’s Connected Care Program is filling care gaps
The Connected Care Program, a collaborative program between Cumberland County’s Departments of Social Services and Public Health, has worked with over 220 families and individuals to connect with services and bridge gaps in care.
How Cumberland County officials spent $65 million in federal Covid-19 relief funds
Here’s how Cumberland County officials spent their $65 million in ARPA funding.
Can a haircut make you healthier? Here’s how this Cumberland County program plans to try.
The time-honored tradition of chatting away in a hair stylist’s chair is often seen as therapeutic, but Cumberland County health officials have launched a program aimed at making that tradition potentially lifesaving, too. Carlotta Winston is a public health educator who oversees the Cumberland County Dept. of Public Health’s “Healthy Conversations” project, which was introduced to…
A new era of public safety may be on the horizon for Fayetteville
Mental health, public safety and homelessness continue to be a major focus for Fayetteville residents voicing concerns to the Fayetteville City Council.
Syphilis cases on the rise in Cumberland County
Following state and national trends, syphilis cases are on the rise in Cumberland County, including cases of congenital syphilis, in which a baby is born with the disease passed down from the …
U.S. Military Says National Security Depends on ‘Forever Chemicals’
The Department of Defense relies on hundreds, if not thousands, of weapons and products such as uniforms, batteries, and microelectronics that contain PFAS, a family of chemicals linked to serious …
Join the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Oct. 28
The Alzheimer’s Association invites Cumberland County and area residents to participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Oct. 28 at Segra Stadium, 460 Hay St.
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Understanding September’s asthma toll on children and communities of color
September is an exciting time for many, as summer’s long, hot days begin to give way to cooler temperatures and fall colors. Primary school and college students return to classes, and crowds pack high school bleachers and college stadiums on Friday nights and Saturday afternoons to cheer on their favorite fall sports teams, among other…
Your child’s school vaccine deadline is near — unless you have an exemption
The back-to-school rush may not be quite over for some families: kids have class schedules, homework assignments and new friends, but they may not have something else that’s essential — their required vaccinations.
Parents, guardians encouraged to immunize children before school starts
The Cumberland County Department of Public Health is reminding parents and guardians about the importance of getting their children up-to-date immunizations for the upcoming school year.
Parents notified after lead found at Cumberland County school
The Cumberland County Department of Public Health’s Environmental Health Division notified Cumberland County Schools that a recent investigation revealed the presence of high levels of lead at Beaver Dam Elementary School.
Health Department grant to improve WIC program retention, military families outreach
The Cumberland County Department of Public Health is among 36 organizations nationally to receive federal funding to help increase awareness of the WIC program among military families and reduce barriers to participation.