Franklin County Health Department

Contact: Shanta’ Garner , Health Educator 107 Industrial Drive FRANKLIN COUNTY HEALTH Franklin County Health Louisburg, NC 27549 Department www.franklincohealth.org DEPARTMENT Phone: (203) 555-0100 Fax: (203) 555-0101

PRESS RELEASE

Franklin County’s 2013 State of the County Health Report Now Available

Louisburg, NC, July 16, 2014: The 2013 State of the County Health Report is now available on Franklin County Health Department’s website. Hard copies will be made available at Franklin County Local Libraries and the Outpatient Department of Novant Franklin Medical Center. The annual report highlights progress made in addressing Franklin County’s priority health issues, as identified in the 2011 Community Health Assessment. These issues are: Access to Care and Physical Activity and Nutrition (including obesity and chronic disease).

The report features efforts by both the Franklin County Public Health Department and community organizations. It also shares relationships between the priority health issues and the underlying factors that contribute to them, along with the progress that has been made towards improving the stated health priorities.

“This State of the County Health Report is a brief of the tremendous amount of the work being done and to be done in Franklin County. As with most communities, Franklin County faces significant healthcare challenges, challenges that must be addressed by the entire community not just one organization or entity. Together, we can continue building community partnerships and relationships that will enhance the health of all of our citizens”, the report states.

To view and download Franklin County State of the County Health Report, visit http://www.franklincountync.us/services/health/services/health-education/resources. The reports for each year are located in the “Community Health Reports” section under health education. Copies of this report will also be made available at Franklin County Public Libraries.

Please contact Franklin County Health Department Health Educator for questions or concerns at 919-496-2533

FOR RELEASE IMMEDIATELY