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Alamance County Health Department Looks for Community Vaccination Partners: Changes in Onsite Vaccination Demand Leads to Changes in Location and Hours

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, County News, Covid-19, General News, Health, Public Events.

Community needs and demands regarding COVID-19 vaccinations are changing; however, there is still a large segment of the county population that has yet to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. In order to address this, Alamance County Health Department is planning to host mobile vaccination events in the community and is looking for the assistance of community partners to help vaccinate more people. Area businesses, churches, civic, and nonprofit organizations that are interested in partnering with the Health Department should email their contact information to VaccinateAlamance@alamance-nc.com.

On May 22, the Eric Lane site will close after the last scheduled COVID-19 vaccination appointment is completed, and COVID-19 vaccinations will no longer be offered at this site. Beginning May 26, COVID-19 vaccinations will be offered Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.at the Alamance County Health Department, which is located at 319 North Graham-Hopedale Road. Vaccinations are available to anyone age 16 or older, and identification and insurance are not required. While walk-ins are welcome, appointments are preferred for faster service and can be made by visiting VaccinateAlamance.com or by calling 336-290-0650 Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for personal scheduling assistance.

Persons needing transportation assistance to and from the Health Department for a COVID-19 vaccination appointment can call Alamance County Transportation Authority (ACTA) at 336-222-0565 or Link Transit at (336) 222-LINK (5465) for information on schedules and routes.

The public will be informed of any changes and updates through the Health Department website, social media, and the local news media.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE ALAMANCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ REGULAR MEETING FOR MONDAY, MAY 3, 2021

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Commissioners, Community, County News, Covid-19, General News, Public Events.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Alamance County Board of Commissioners’ Regular Meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 3, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. in the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room located on the 2nd floor of the County Office Building, 124 West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253. 

The health and safety of its residents continues to be the highest priority of Alamance County. We are observing the current provisions of any Executive Orders related to mass gatherings and public health guidance on social distancing.  In recognition of the Governor’s Recommendations to Promote Social Distancing and Reduce Transmission, there will be no meeting place where the members of the public can be physically present.  In order to ensure the health and safety of the Board, staff and general public, access to the regular meeting is available in the following 3 ways:

Public Comments – On Sunday, May 2nd  from 12:00 pm to 9:00 p.m. citizens are encouraged to submit public comments online for the May 3rd 9:30 a.m. County Commissioners’ meeting by two optional ways (Please click here https://www.alamance-nc.com/commissioners/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/01/Public-Comment-policy-Revised-1-22-19.pdf  to review the Public Comment Policy): 

  1. A public comment form will be available on the Alamance County website on May 2nd  from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for any persons wishing to submit written comments prior to the start of the meeting.  These written comments will be read at the May 3rd Regular Meeting.; or
  2. Persons wishing to participate in public comments by telephone should call 336-290-8677 at 9:30 a.m. on the morning of the meeting. Please be patient and stay on the line as your call will be answered in the order it was received.  Public comments are taken by the Board of Commissioners at the beginning and end of this meeting, so there may be an extensive hold time.  Please know that your time to give comments to the Board will be limited to no more than three minutes.  Each public comment time period will be no more than 30 minutes total, so if there are many callers you may not be able to comment at this meeting.  If you are watching the County Commissioners’Meeting live on another device you may have to mute that device during the public comments period to avoid feedback.

All County policies regarding the 3-minute limit per comment and number of public comments in the 30-minute period will apply.  A copy of this Notice shall be posted on the bulletin board located outside of the Commissioners’ Meeting Room on the 2nd Floor of the County Office Building.  A copy of the Notice shall be sent to all parties who have requested and receives notification of any changes in the Commissioners’ Regular Meeting schedule.

This 28th day of April 2021.

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE OF THE ALAMANCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2021 & THURSDAY APRIL 22, 2021

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Budget, Commissioners, Community, County News, Covid-19, General News, Public Events.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Alamance County Board of Commissioners will hold special meetings on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 and Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room located on the 2nd floor of the County Office Building, 124 West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253.  The purpose of these meetings will be to hear fiscal year 2021-22 budget request from county departments, school system, ACC, and outside agencies.  At the April 21 meeting and the April 22 meeting, the Board will go into closed session to discuss the performance of employees pursuant to N.C.G.S. Section 143-318.11 (6).

The health and safety of its residents continues to be the highest priority of Alamance County. We are observing the current provisions of any Executive Orders related to mass gatherings and public health guidance on social distancing.  In recognition of the Governor’s Recommendations to Promote Social Distancing and Reduce Transmission, there will be no meeting place where the members of the public can be physically present.  In order to ensure the health and safety of the Board, staff and general public, access to the regular meeting is available in the following 3 ways:

This 16th day of April 2021.

MORE IN MY BASKET WITH ALAMANCE COUNTY SNAP AND WIC PROGRAMS

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Agricultural Extension, Announcements, Community, County News, General News, Public Events, Social Services.

MORE IN MY BASKET
WITH ALAMANCE COUNTY SNAP AND WIC PROGRAMS
APRIL 12, 2021 AT 12 PM EDT
YOUTUBE LIVE
CHANNEL: ALAMANCE COUNTY CES

Ever wondered if you’re eligible to receive food assistance? Learn about eligibility, how to apply, and ask a group of panelists any questions you might have. You can submit questions to eleanor_frederick@ncsu.edu before the event or use the YouTube live chat during the session. The recording can be viewed afterwards at https://go.ncsu.edu/morefoodalamance

MÁS EN MICANASTA
CON EL CONDADO DE ALAMANCE Y LOS PROGRAMAS DE SNAP Y WIC
12 DE ABRIL DE 2021 A LAS 12 P.M. EDT
YOUTUBE EN VIVO
CANAL: ALAMANCE CES

¿Alguna vez se ha preguntado si es elegible para recibir asistencia alimentaria? Obtenga información sobre la elegibilidad, cómo presentar una solicitud y pregunte a un grupo de panelistas cualquier pregunta que pueda tener.Puede enviar preguntas a eleanor_frederick@ncsu.edu antesdel evento o usar el chat en vivo de YouTube durante lasesión. La grabación se puede ver posteriormente en https://go.ncsu.edu/morefoodalamance

Alamance County Health Department Identifies COVID-19 Cluster at School

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BURLINGTON – Alamance County Health Department has identified a COVID-19 cluster at Hillcrest Elementary in Burlington. Currently, five (5) cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed among four (4) staff and one (1) child. The cases will be included on the biweekly Child Care and School Settings report for NC DHHS. NC DHHS defines a cluster as minimum of five laboratory-confirmed cases with illness onsets or initial positive results within a 14-day period and plausible epidemiologic linkage between cases.

“Alamance-Burlington Schools relies heavily on the expert health and safety guidance provided by ACHD staff,” remarked Bruce Benson, ABSS Superintendent. “We sincerely appreciate their public health expertise as our schools continue to navigate the complexities of the covid-19 virus. Our ability to open and operate schools successfully is a tribute to the strong leadership and experience of our local health department professionals.”

“Alamance County Health Department worked closely with ABSS to identify cases and responded quickly to mitigate the cluster,” stated Health Director Tony Lo Giudice. “We will continue to offer guidance to ensure the safety of staff, children, and the community.”

Alamance County Health Department identified its first confirmed case of COVID-19 on March 20, 2020. Since then, a total of 17,730 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the community. Of those confirmed cases, 17,059 have been released from isolation and 413 remain active and in isolation. Included in those active cases, 5 individuals are receiving care at a hospital. Sadly, there have been 258 COVID-19 related deaths. COVID-related deaths include only patients who tested positive for the novel coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19, and who died without fully recovering from the disease.

COVID-19 vaccinations are available to all residents ages 16 and older. Anyone age 16 and older desiring an appointment can go to vaccinatealamance.com or call 336-290-0650. Although the percent of positive COVID-19 cases has decreased in the county, we still need to be mindful that COVID-19 is still prevalent. It is important to take steps to reduce your risks of contracting COVID-19, specifically wearing a face covering, maintaining physical distance and avoiding crowds, and washing your hands and cleaning commonly used surfaces regularly. These steps are imperative to control the spread of COVID-19. The health of you, your loved ones, and the community are what matters.

Practice and Planning Makes Perfect: Alamance County Encourages Preparedness for Tornadoes, Severe Storms

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, County News, Emergency Management, General News, Public Safety.

With pandemic lock downs and a cold, wet winter, most of us are looking forward to spring showers and May flowers. However, those showers may come as severe thunderstorms with potential lightning, tornadoes and flash flooding – all of which can develop so rapidly that an advance warning may be impossible. A great activity to take on while still indoors awaiting for the arrival of spring is to get prepared by updating your family emergency plan and supply kit so you are ready should severe weather strike.

To encourage planning and preparation for severe weather, March 7-13, 2021 is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina and serves as a reminder to all, the importance of planning for unexpected thunderstorms and tornadoes that could impact our state.

Government agencies, businesses and schools will participate in the annual statewide tornado drill Wednesday, March 10th, at 9:30 a.m. While exercising social distancing and mask wearing we encourage everyone to practice their severe weather safety plan and seek shelter on the lowest floor of your building and away from windows. Practicing now will allow you to respond quickly when severe weather heads your way.

All residents should take this opportunity to practice what to do in the event that a severe thunderstorm or tornado takes place. Tornadoes and flash floods can develop at a moment’s notice; take time now to prepare and keep you and your loved ones safe.

Keep your home a safe haven this severe weather season and use the following safety tips:

  • Develop a family emergency plan and discuss thunderstorm safety with all members of your household. Make sure your family knows basic safety measures, such as first aid, CPR and how to use a fire extinguisher.
  • Assemble an emergency supplies kit. Include a 3-day supply of non-perishable foods and bottled water. Keep it in a location that is easy to access.
  • Stay alert by listening to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration radio.
  • Practice your plan. Make sure every family member is aware of where to go, what to do and who to call in case of an emergency.

Find more information on tornadoes, severe storms and emergency preparedness by visiting the ReadyNC website, www.ReadyNC.org.

Alamance County, take time now to prepare; it could make all the difference.

Alamance County Health Department Will Begin Vaccinations of All Essential Workers

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, County News, Covid-19, General News, Health, Public Events.

BURLINGTON – On March 3, NC DHHS updated their COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan to include all essential workers. At the time, Alamance County Health Department chose to take the remainder of the week to complete vaccinations for pre-K-12 school staff and childcare workers. After reviewing the vaccinations given thus far, as well as our forthcoming vaccine supply and the increase in vaccination providers in the county, Alamance County Health Department has determined that effective March 8 we will transition to vaccinating all essential workers, as defined by NC DHHS.

COVID-19 vaccination appointments can be made through the new online appointment system https://www.vaccinatealamance.com beginning March 8 at 8:30 am. For those without internet access, the COVID-19 vaccine call center will open on March 8 at 08:30 am to begin scheduling appointments. The number to call for an appointment is 336-290-0650.

The Health Department fills appointments based on its current vaccine supply. If you make an appointment and are unable to keep it, or if you choose to receive your vaccination elsewhere, please call 336-290-0655 to cancel the appointment. This will help to alleviate the possibility of vacant appointment times. This number is for cancellations only; do not call this number for appointments.

The public will be informed of any changes and updates through the Health Department website, social media, and the local news media.

Alamance County Health Department COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment Change Online Option Available Through Vaccinate Alamance Site

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, County News, Covid-19, General News, Health, Website Announcements.

– Persons seeking to schedule an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine now have two convenient options. Beginning March 1, COVID-19 vaccination appointments can be made online at https://www.vaccinatealamance.com. The online appointment system will go live at 8:30am and will remain open until all appointments are filled. We will continue to schedule appointments through the COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center. The call center will open March 1 at 8:30am and remain open until 4:30pm, or until all available appointments are filled. The number to call for an appointment is 336-290-0650.

Online and phone appointments are available for Group1- Healthcare Workers, Group 2- Adults 65 years and older. Appointments for Group 3- Pre-K-12 School Staff and Childcare Staff are being made directly with the school system and/or facility employers.

As a reminder, available appointments are based on current vaccine supply. The public will be informed of any changes and updates through the Health Department website, social media, and the local news media

Vaccinate Alamance! – Alamance County and Cone Health to Open a COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinic

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, County News, Covid-19, General News, Health, Public Events.

On Saturday, Feb. 27, the Alamance County Health Department and Cone Health will open a new facility designed to provide COVID-19 vaccines daily to eligible residents. Appointments are required.

The new facility is located at 2401 Eric Lane, Unit 100, Burlington, NC 27215. Its immediate focus will be on vaccination of healthcare workers and persons 65 and over, but will also incorporate vaccinating employees of childcare centers and pre-K-12 schools as more vaccine becomes available. The site will service new populations become eligible for vaccination. Both Alamance County and Cone Health are providing all vaccine doses provided to them each week by the state to those eligible.

“Alamance County and Cone Health have had a long-standing partnership, and we are excited about the continued collaboration between our local county health department and Cone Health to get our residents vaccinated for COVID-19”, stated Commissioner Chair John Paisley. “It is important that we’re able to make the vaccine available and accessible to as many people that want to receive it. We are appreciative to all of the staff and volunteers that have devoted many hours to this initiative.” 

APPOINTMENTS FOR THOSE 65 AND OVER
The process to schedule appointments for those 65 and over includes two options:

  • Join Cone Health’s COVID-19 vaccine wait list by online registration at conehealth.com/vaccine
  • Contact the Alamance County Health Department by phone to schedule an appointment, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or until all appointment slots are filled. Call 336-290-0650. Please exercise patience as call volumes will be high. More information is available here.

APPOINTMENTS FOR THE EDUCATION WORKFORCE
In preparation to vaccinate eligible pre-K-12 school staff and childcare workers, the Alamance County Health Department is working directly with Alamance-Burlington School System, private schools and childcare centers throughout the county to ensure that any staff person that wants a vaccine can receive a vaccine. Cone Health is providing clinical staff to vaccinate members of the education workforce.

On Friday, Feb. 26, Cone Health will move its COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Alamance County, currently located at 2363 Corporation Parkway in Burlington to the new site. All vaccine appointments at the Corporation Parkway site through Thursday, Feb. 25 will still take place there. Cone Health will continue to offer COVID-19 testing at the Corporation Parkway site, with hours of operation and test scheduling available here. Similarly, Alamance County Health Department will also move its COVID-19 vaccine clinic located at the Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC) in Burlington to the new Eric Lane site on February 26. This move affects the CTEC site only; second dose vaccinations will continue at the Burlington Athletic Park.

(Edit 3/31/21 to correct ZIP Code)