Dr. Raynard Washington

8️⃣0️⃣s’ baby. (@Sprite and @Nissan should’ve called my parents! 😂)

NEW: raynardwashington.bsky.social

See what it looks like to bring #PublicHealth to where people are. @MeckCounty Public Health now has three mobile units that will transform access to health care for many residents, including dental care. youtu.be/5BD6mHg7PlI

Thanks @GMA! As this outbreak evolves, it is so critical to reinforce the importance of having a strong, properly resourced public health system at all levels (local, state, and federal) with integrated, real-time data to drive swift action! More: lnkd.in/ebMAtTuK

Our board chair and @MeckCounty public health director @Raynard_W explains why the E. coli outbreak is expected to grow. It’s an important reminder of how important food safety is to our public health.

"Access to health care should not come down to the luck of the geographic and demographic draw." —@MeckCounty public health director / BCHC board chair @Raynard_W in today's @NYTimesOpEd on the impending end of vaccine coverage for all Americans. nytimes.com/2024/08/12/opi…

The EQUALibrium Award for Organization/Business in Government goes to @meckcounty Public Health! #EQUALibriumAwards

Know your HIV status. It’s the first step to staying healthy, no matter the result. FREE screening with Public Health tomorrow (6/27) at three locations: meck.co/3xBm266

We are very honored to receive this recognition by WFAE. Public media is a powerful partner in our work to connect residents to information and resources, as well as uplifting stories of our successes and challenges. Very proud of this recognition of our team! #MCPHwins

Join TFAH on May 29 at 2 PM ET for the Ready or Not 2024 Congressional Briefing featuring @ResilientJane, @Raynard_W, @SCDHEC’s Dr. Brannon Traxler, and TFAH President & CEO, Dr. J. Nadine Gracia. bit.ly/4a7xrYv

Short-term residential swimming pool rentals are not allowed in Mecklenburg County due to state law. If an owner rents their residential swimming pool for income, it's no longer a private swimming pool and requires an operation permit: meck.co/3UGOIlu

⚠️ Important update, especially for parents of young children and pregnant women in our area, regarding a rise in pertussis cases. 👇🏾

Join TFAH on May 29 at 2 PM ET for the Ready or Not 2024 Congressional Briefing featuring @ResilientJane, @Raynard_W, @SCDHEC’s Dr. Brannon Traxler, and TFAH President & CEO, Dr. J. Nadine Gracia bit.ly/4a7xrYv

Thank you local, state, and federal law enforcement and first responder agencies. Praying and sending light & support to the families trying to make sense of this disaster. ❤️‍🩹 We should all be tired of our guns in the wrong hands problem. Here’s to hope.

A Charlotte nonprofit is addressing Black maternal and infant health disparities. wsoctv.com/news/local/loc…

Today’s don’t list: ❌ Don’t stare at the sun during the eclipse (We don’t recommend doing this ever, honestly.) ❌ Don’t steal cars ❌ Don’t buy street pills

I'm THRILLED to start my tenure as Chair of @BigCitiesHealth -- a coalition of local health officials from the nation's largest cities. Together we're responsible for protecting and promoting health for about 20% of the US. This will be a great year with this amazing team!

Thank you @CBJnewsroom for this incredible honor!

We see two familiar names! Congratulations to our Public Health Director Dr. Raynard Washington and Deputy Director of the Office of Economic Development Shahid Rana: meck.co/3vnANYZ

A statement from our board on the appropriate response to a #measles outbreak: bigcitieshealth.org/measles-board-…