The Davidson County Health Department has received lab results confirming the first positive rabies case in Davidson County in 2024.
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Hospice: Share your feelings as part of your holiday celebrations
Sharing your feelings with those who are also grieving brings healing and strength to all. As part of your holiday celebrations, acknowledge the loss of your loved one in meaningful ways:
Alert: Novant Health implements visitor restrictions
Out of concern for the health and well-being of the community as respiratory viruses become more prevalent, Novant Health is implementing temporary visitor restrictions. Beginning Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 7 a.m., children under age 13 are asked not to visit Novant Health hospitals in an effort to reduce the spread of respiratory viruses.
Alert En Espanol: Raccoon Confirmed Positive for Rabies in Davidson County
La rabia es una enfermedad prevenible por vacunación en humanos, perros, gatos y hurones, pero sin la vacuna y el tratamiento posterior a la exposición, el virus es mortal en un 99,9%. La ley de Carolina del Norte requiere que todos los gatos, perros y hurones domésticos reciban la vacuna contra la rabia antes de los 4 meses de edad y se mantengan al día.
Confirmado caso positivo de rabia en una mofeta en el Condado de Davidson
El 5 de diciembre de 2023, el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Davidson fue notificado de un caso positivo de rabia dentro del condado confirmado por un laboratorio. Este es el octavo caso positivo de rabia probado en laboratorio en el Condado de Davidson en 2023. Después de ser notificados de un incidente de mordedura que involucró a una mofeta el 3 de diciembre de 2023, Control de Animales pudo sacar al animal de manera segura de la propiedad y recomendar que se le hiciera una prueba para detectar el virus de la rabia.
Alert: Skunk Confirmed Positive for Rabies in Davidson County
After being notified of a bite incident involving a skunk on December 3rd, 2023 Animal Control was able to safely remove the animal from the property and recommend it be tested for the rabies virus. The individual involved did promptly seek postexposure prophylaxis treatment. This incident occurred near US Hwy 64 in Lexington North Carolina.
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist: Temporary Visitor restrictions begin Thurs. Dec 7th
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Health implements temporary restrictions due to an increasing respiratory virus.
Epilepsy awareness advocates and others raise awareness about disabilities
Local advocates raise awareness during International Disability Awareness Day.
"Good for Her!" Riley Elliott, DL youth correspondent, featured on FOX8
Davidson Local’s longest running youth correspondent, Riley Elliott, was featured during Wilson’s series that highlights women who are making waves in the Piedmont Triad and North Carolina. To watch Riley’s interview with Natalie Wilson visit.
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital announces new president, restructuring
As part of a new, streamlined leadership model being implemented across some of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s community hospitals, Chad Brown, president of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Davie Medical Center and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center, will assume a new role as president of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s South and West areas, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Bill James will step down as president of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center.
EMS seeks to provide more hands-only training and public education
For information on hosting a FREE “hands-only” (not for certification purposes) CPR event, contact (336) 236-3103 or Race.Cars.Trial@davidsoncountync.gov.
Press Release: Be Someone’s Hero- 48 Hours of Giving for the J. Smith Young YMCA
Be Someone’s Hero, 48 Hours of Giving is a hyper-focused two-day giving event beginning on November 15th, designed to highlight the J. Smith Young YMCA’s Annual Giving Campaign. {Stock Photography}
Press Release: Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center receives “A” Hospital Safety Grade
Novant Health Thomasville awarded most ‘As’ for patient safety.
Veteran to hold vigil for families impacted by drug overdoses and suicide
Navy veteran Mike Loomis and wife Lorie will host “A Night of Remembrance” for those lost to overdose and suicide on Nov. 19th from 6pm to 8pm on the steps of the old courthouse.
Press Release: Domestic Cat Confirmed Positive for Rabies in Davidson County
This incident occurred in the Thomasville area of Davidson County.
Gato doméstico confirmado positivo de rabia en el Condado de Davidson
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Davidson fue notificado el 6 de noviembre de 2023 de un gato doméstico no vacunado que había sido llevado al Refugio de Animales del Condado de Davidson para observación debido a que mostraba un comportamiento errático. Se tomó la difícil pero necesaria decisión de sacrificar al animal y someterlo a pruebas para detectar el virus de la rabia. El personal del Departamento de Salud recibió la notificación el 7 de noviembre de 2023 de que el animal había sido confirmado positivo para la rabia.
Hundreds attend Sportsmen's Saturday
The annual event is the single largest fundraiser for the Lexington Medical Center Foundation, which raises money for local hospital improvements.
Press Release: Health initiative set to improve chronic disease risk factors
The American Heart Association and Novant Health announce a three-year health equity initiative to reduce heart disease and stroke risk factors by improving blood pressure and nutrition security in communities spanning the Charlotte, Piedmont, Triad and Cape Fear regions.
Davidson Medical Ministries executive director retires with future political plans
After dedicating 32 years to Davidson Medical Ministries, executive director Sandy Motley is stepping down in preparation to pursue a position in local politics.
Addie's Column: Suicide prevention and mental illness awareness
Actions as simple as reaching out to a loved one and talking with one another can help tremendously. Mental illness makes you feel alone and isolated, and by reaching out and communicating with one another we can help each other and truly make an impact.