UPDATE: Legislation changing the organizational and governance options for NC local public health agencies was enacted in June 2012. The legislation, commonly called House Bill 438, is summarized here. When I wrote this post I focused mostly on a different … Read more
UPDATE: Legislation changing the organizational and governance options for NC local public health agencies was enacted in June 2012. The legislation, commonly called House Bill 438, is summarized here. More information and resources about the implementation of this legislation in … Read more
It’s flu shot season in North Carolina. Flu vaccine clinics are underway in physicians’ offices, health departments, drug stores, some workplaces, and even the North Carolina State Fair. Unlike last year, the vaccine supply appears to be plentiful and is not … Read more
In most legislative sessions the alcoholic beverage control laws do not get much attention. Yes, there are the usual local acts disguised as statewide bills so they can expand ABC permits to more areas ― like the act allowing permits … Read more
The Tarheel County Health Department is planning to open a clinic to provide basic dental services for county residents who are uninsured. The health director would like to contract with a dentist to provide these services at the health department … Read more
UPDATE September 28, 2016: An updated version of this post has been published and is available here. Some of the most interesting questions I get are about exposure to human blood. My work in this area predates the current craze … Read more
UPDATE: In March 2012, the N.C. Court of Appeals held that the smoking law’s exemption for country clubs extends only to nonprofit country clubs. Edwards v. Morrow, 725 S.E.2d 366 (N.C. App. Mar. 20, 2012), appeal dismissed and review denied, … Read more
A $12,000 dinner for Mecklenburg ABC employees paid for by a liquor broker. A $280,000 salary for an ABC administrator in New Hanover County ― finally disclosed after the ABC board first refused to release public information about salaries. A … Read more
UPDATE February 28, 2017: This post has been updated to delete links to resources that are no longer available online. The post itself has been retained to provide historical information about the 2009 H1N1 flu outbreak, and to serve as … Read more