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Durham County Health Department is one of the divisions operated by the government of Durham County, N.C. The department preserves, protects and improves general health and environment of the city residents. It has various divisions, including administration, community health, dental, environmental health, general services clinic, health education and nutrition divisions. Its community health unit offers a variety of programs, including child health and home care programs. The department promotes infant and child health, and prevents and reduces developmental disorders through case management. It also offers several services, including pregnancy testing, counseling on birth control methods, and infertility-related counseling. The department s general health division provides various other services, such as diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, early intervention, HIV and AIDS testing and counseling, and laboratory and pharmacy services. Durham County Health Department is located in Durham, N.C.

Caring House, a nonprofit, offers affordable housing for Duke Cancer Institute adult outpatients and their caregivers. Situated at 2625 Pickett Road in Duke Forest, it features a 12,900 sq ft home with 18 private rooms, each with amenities. Common areas include a community kitchen, great room, library, dining room, laundry room, porch, patio, and koi pond.