So thrilled that the Health Dept. is offering free Zoom classes on avoiding tobacco. Hope and expect that they will include vaping too. Please avail yourself of this opportunity. Meanwhile and during, add a $10 “How To Be A Happy Former Smoker” Amazon kindle or paperback if you can readContinue Reading
Mount Carmel Baptist Church is hosting another Mental Health First Aid Training on Sat., Feb. 18 from 8:30am-5:00pm for those who work with youth in the 12-18 year old age range. This is a great opportunity for youth ministers, volunteers, and teachers to learn how to respond to a youngContinue Reading
Regarding the telehealth event from Innovate Chatham mentioned in the Chatlist from Dec 10, I’m still learning how to use the Chatlist, apparently, and the links did not come through. Sorry. Innovate Chatham holds free tech-related public events once a month and this month we have invited experts from UNC HealthContinue Reading
I understand the person asking this question was looking more for a general practitioner, I wanted to mention that we recently went to New View Eye Care and were pleasantly surprised to see everyone’s face. I too would like to see this practice abandoned. The wearing of face diapers hasContinue Reading
I would love to know of one myself as well. My pediatrician actually does not , thank you Jesus, however, have not found one for myself. Any suggestions out there, I will appreciate as well. There are lots of studies against mask efficacy as well, just saying. They areContinue Reading
Dear Joe, Not if the doctor cares about self preservation or setting a good example for patients or is knowledgeable. I have to take off my mask for Dr. Scheetz to work on my teeth, but he still wisely wears his. Same for Dr. Cheeseborough and his staff and Dr.Continue Reading
With the high food prices here to stay a while longer, it’s important to find healthy and delicious recipes that go easy on our budgets. If you have just the recipe, we’d love for you to join our Budget Recipe Challenge this fall! – Submit a recipe for a balancedContinue Reading
Chatham County residents 60 year and better are invited to join us for exciting events at the Western Chatham Senior Center this week! Cooking Class with Chef Minter from Central Carolina Community College on Tuesday, September 27th at 1:00pm. Chef Minter will be teaching us how to make no sugarContinue Reading
These natural springs, flowing from the ground out of two pipes near Siler City, have attracted visitors since perhaps the 1700s. The water still flows, and today people remain convinced of its miraculous healing power. WRAL Video Story From: Gene Galin Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 10:04:03 AM EDTSubject:Continue Reading
PITTSBORO, N.C. (WTVD) — A quick-thinking Chatham County teen used CPR lesson she learned in school to help save her dad’s life. Last Monday morning, Airryn Wharton, a junior at Northwood High in Pittsboro, noticed her dad was still in his car in their driveway after returning from dropping off her sister atContinue Reading
Free Community Pilates Class! Join us for our weekly free Pilates class at the beautiful and serene Southwind Retreat Center! Suitable for all skilllevels! Register here:eventbrite.com/e/pilates-community-class-free-tickets-254850975127 Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:58:02 -0500From: Elizabeth Ferrin Subject: Free Community Pilates Class!Continue Reading
I regularly shoot local Chatham County high school sports. There is one thing I have clearly recognized looking through hundreds of my images of these sporting events. It is almost guaranteed that the face masks that student-athletes are required to wear fail to stay in place. In all practical terms, these studentsContinue Reading
Sponsored by: Bynum Front PorchGPS Address: 950 Bynum Road Pittsboro, N. C. 2731 When: November 27, 9:30am-2:30pm The Blood Connection provides blood to WakeMed and UNC Health. You can make an appointment by visitingContinue Reading
I found out today about one o’clock that booster shots were available at Pittsboro pharmacies. Walk in. It was a fairly short wait- but beware- the fill-out forms are three pages give or take, and there is a space for your social security number! No one needed it the twoContinue Reading
Thank you, Mike. You have been a wonderful leader for your group at the Health Dept. and for Chatham County. This has been a trying year; all of us trying to stay alive against the onslaught of a new disease, caused by a new virus that none of us knewContinue Reading