Population: 866,410 |
Median Household Income: $65,487 |
(*) denotes data that should be used with caution. For example, the State Center for Health Statistics notes that infant mortality rates based on less than 10 deaths are unreliable and should be interpreted with caution. Teen pregnancy rates that are based on fewer than 20 cases are also viewed as unstable.
(†) Rate reports on legal induced abortions per 1,000 females, ages 15-44.
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Health Department
http://www.ncalhd.org/county
Free Clinics:
NC Association of Free Clinics
http://www.ncfreeclinics.org
Hospital(s):
N.C. Health Info - health and medical resources for North Carolinians
http://www.nchealthinfo.org/
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RICHES Contacts:
El Pueblo Inc. - Statewide advocacy and public policy organization dedicated to strengthening the Latino community. This mission is accomplished through leadership development, proactive and direct advocacy, education, and promotion of cross-cultural understanding in partnerships at the local, state, and national levels. Has health programs including teen smoking prevention and lay health advisors.
Judy Klimcheck
Community Relations Director
South Light, Inc.
http://www.southlight.org/
3125 Poplarwood Court, Ste. 204, Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 787-6131 (telephone)
klimcheckj@southlight.org
Kerry Andrews
Community Relations Associate
South Light, Inc
http://www.southlight.org/
3125 Poplarwood Court, Ste. 204, Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 787-6131 (telephone)
andrewsk@southlight.org
Florence Siman
Health Programs Director
El Pueblo – Serves State
http://www.elpueblo.org/
4 N. Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 835-1525 (telephone)
florence@elpueblo.org
Debra Long
Executive Director
Crossworks
http://www.crossworks.org/
PO Box 6795, Rocky Mount, NC 27802
(252) 446-6964 (telephone)
(252) 442-4531 (fax)
dlong@crossworks.org
Sherika HiSmith George
Perinatal Services
Wake AHEC – Serves Triangle Region
http://www.wakeahec.org/
3261 Atlantic Ave., Suite 212, Raleigh, NC 27604
919-350-0452 (telephone)
919-350-0736 (direct line)
919-350-0470 (fax)
shismithgeorge@wakemed.org