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Healthy Carolinians of Davie County

Mission Statement
"To provide the health department and the entire local health community with a consensus plan to guide and assist in collectively planning and instituting long-range preventive health care strategies to improve and meet the future community health needs of Davie County's citizens."

 

Priority Areas/Objectives
  • Chronic Disease Subcommittee:
    Priority areas: heart disease, diabetes, cancer, dental health, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's, respiratory health and obesity

  • Physical Fitness and Nutrition Subcommittee:
    Priority areas:
    Engaging the community in physical activity opportunities, such as Walking Wednesday programs, establishing trails for walking, running and biking and encouraging healthy eating and snacking habits.

  • Substance Abuse /Mental Health/Sexually Transmitted Disease (SA/MH/STD) Subcommittee:
    Priority areas: Alzheimer's disease, continuation of the Vial of Life program, 100% tobacco free school system, educating community on substance abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, depression, suicide prevention and stress management.

 

Programs/Initiatives
  • Vial of Life program: an organized method of providing EMS personnel with pertinent medical information

  • Diabetes support group

  • Collaborated with local dentists and "A Storehouse for Jesus"(a local organization providing food, clothing and household items as well as a free medical clinic to needy families) to assist with the establishment of a free-dental clinic for adults with no insurance or Medicaid.

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Awards/Recognition
None noted

 

Contact

Andreia Collins, Program Coordinator
Davie County Health Department
PO Box 848
Mocksville, NC 27028
Phone: (336) 751-8700
Fax: (336)-751-0335
Email: andreia.collins@co.davie.nc.us

 


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