Community Updates |
Community Updates |
National Public Health Week 2024
Community Update - Week of March 18th, 2024 By: Dr. Cynthia Morrow, Health Director, Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts During the week of April 1-7, the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts will observe National Public Health Week. The national theme, “Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health,” emphasizes what we know... Continue reading→
Stopping the Comeback of Measles
Community Update - Week of February 26th, 2024 By: Dr. Cynthia Morrow, Health Director, Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts Earlier this year, you may have seen media coverage about potential measles exposures at northern Virginia airports. Unfortunately, these notices may become more common as we face the realities of decreased vaccine coverage across the... Continue reading→
American Heart Month – Cardiovascular Health
Community Update - Week of February 5th, 2024 By: Dr. Cynthia Morrow, Health Director, Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States as well as in Virginia. February is American Heart Month, a time to take steps to reduce your risk of heart disease. According... Continue reading→
You Can Quit Your Way – Tobacco Cessation Support
Community Update - Week of December 22nd, 2023 By: Dr. Cynthia Morrow, Health Director, Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts Sometimes stopping something can be as hard as challenging yourself to start something new. If you are thinking about quitting tobacco and would like some help for a fresh start in the new year, a... Continue reading→
Mental Health at the Holidays
Community Update - Week of December 4th, 2023 By: Dr. Cynthia Morrow, Health Director, Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts As we approach the holiday season, many of us are looking forward to celebrations and interacting with friends and loved ones. Even as we celebrate, it is very common to feel added stress. The “holiday... Continue reading→
Family Health History Day
Community Update - Week of November 13th, 2023 By: Dr. Cynthia Morrow, Health Director, Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts Family members may share more than similar looks. Common health conditions such as heart disease, cancer, arthritis, dementia, asthma, and diabetes, as well as rare diseases such as hemophilia, cystic fibrosis, and sickle cell anemia... Continue reading→
Stroke Awareness
Community Update - Week of October 23rd, 2023 By: Dr. Cynthia Morrow, Health Director, Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts Stroke Awareness Day (October 29) is a good time to remind ourselves how to help prevent and recognize strokes, the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States and the fifth-leading cause of death.... Continue reading→
Getting Ready for Respiratory Season
Community Update - Week of September 11th, 2023 By: Dr. Cynthia Morrow, Health Director, Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts Even before COVID became part of our vocabulary, fall has marked the start of respiratory season as viruses circulate when people spend more time indoors. This year, we have already seen an uptick in local... Continue reading→
Cancer Prevention: Good News and Opportunities
Community Update - Week of August 22nd, 2023 By: Dr. Cynthia Morrow, Health Director, Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts Earlier this year, readers of our newsletter voted cancer as one of their top health concerns. That concern is rightfully placed, as cancer is the second leading cause of death in the country, after cardiovascular... Continue reading→