Stanly County Department of Public Health

06/12/2026

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Stanly County and surrounding areas for Friday, June 12th, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Expect dangerous heat index values up to 105. These hot temperatures combined with high humidity can quickly lead to heat-related illnesses.

Please take the necessary precautions to stay safe:

Drink plenty of fluids and stay hydrated.

Stay in an air-conditioned room and limit your time out in the direct sun.

Check on your neighbors, elderly relatives, and pets.

If you have to work outdoors, make sure to schedule frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.

Remember, heat stroke is a medical emergency! If someone is overcome by the heat, move them to a cool, shaded location immediately and call 911.

06/12/2026

🌳🏞️Did you know access to nature helps to relieve stress, strengthens interpersonal relationships and improves mental well-being? Celebrate and get a brain boost while outdoors! Remember to stay hydrated 💦

06/11/2026

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See a new mom wearing a teal “I Gave Birth” bracelet? It's there for a reason.

The bracelet means she's in the critical postpartum period when physical symptoms can be life-threatening if ignored.

Share this message so others recognize what the teal bracelet means.

06/10/2026

06/09/2026

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06/09/2026

🚨 You can save a life by knowing . Joining the Nation of Lifesavers is easier than ever. Watch this video to review Hands-Only CPR, and find more training options for your family at https://www.heart.org/en/nation-of-lifesavers

06/08/2026

☀️ 🚰The heat index is going to reach unhealthy levels this week. Drink lots of water, take frequent breaks and avoid outdoor activity from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit https://epi.dph.ncdhhs.gov/oee/climate/heat.html

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

👨🏻‍💼👱🏽‍♂️Care doesn’t happen alone. Men’s health is shaped by relationships — partners, families, caregivers, friends, & communities at every stage of life. When men are supported via connection, education, & shared advocacy, they seek care, stay engaged, & live healthier, longer lives. This Men’s Health Month, we’re recognizing care as a partnership— because stronger connections lead to stronger health outcomes.
➡️♦www.MensHealthMonth.org ♦

06/05/2026

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Grilling season is here—but so are foodborne illnesses.

🦠Food poisoning isn't just an upset stomach; it can be dangerous, especially for young children, pregnant women, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.

Use these tips to help prevent food poisoning from ruining your summer.