WINNERS CIRCLE: The Winner’s Circle Healthy Dining Program is designed to
     help you identify foods that are both nutritious and delicious when eating away
     from home. The statewide program applauds restaurants, schools and other
     establishments. To learn more go to      http://www.eatsmartmovemorenc.com/programs.htm. We want to encourage
     consumers to seek out WINNER’S CIRCLE establishments and any interested
     venues contact: 728-8550 ( Winner’s Circle nutritional criteria )

      CHILD SAFETY SEAT INFORMATION is available at Carteret County Health
     Department. Also, on staff is a certified child safety technician who works with
     Buckle Up and Safe Kids Coalition to do child safety seat check-up events.
     Although most people with small children have safety seats, it is estimated that
     4 out of 5 seats are installed improperly! Call the Health Department at
     728-8550 to find out where you can have your seat inspected, and about the
     child restraint laws in North Carolina. A good web-site to check out is
     www.buckleupnc.org.

      COLLABORATION WITH OTHER COMMUNITY AGENCIES AND GROUPS takes place
     on a continuous basis. Our Health Education staff actively works to promote the
     annual Senior Games Health and Fitness Fair events, and partners with area
     agencies to promote health and wellness for county citizens.

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      PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS on a variety of health topics are also offered by the
     Health Education/Health Promotion Department. Please call 728-8550 to make
     arrangements.

What does the Public Information Department Do?

     In cooperation with Time Warner Cable TV-10 in Newport, our Health
     Department produces a monthly public service television show called
     “Lookout for Your Health,” dealing with an array of health issues and topics.
     Shows are broadcast twice per week, usually Monday and Thursday evenings.
     This is the only Time Warner studio in eastern North Carolina, so we are
     fortunate to have this outlet to get important health information out to the
     public.

     The Public Information Department works closely with all the media outlets in
     the county, sending out news releases, feature stories, and acting as a contact
     person for the press, TV and radio stations in the area.

     Staff provides and develops public health brochures, flyers and posters for
     distribution in the community.

For more information, contact: Carteret County Health Department Public Information Officer 252 728-8550

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