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07/30/2026

07/30/2026

🎈Happy Birthday to our teammate Evelyn 🎈

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07/29/2026

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07/29/2026

Some ways to build up and support your thyroid? App

Thyroid health deserves real attention - the thyroid slows naturally with age, and supporting it makes a meaningful difference in energy, metabolism, and mood.

Nutrition First

Selenium and iodine rank as the two most critical nutrients for thyroid function. Brazil nuts deliver a full day's selenium in just one or two nuts. Iodine comes from seaweed, wild-caught fish, eggs, and iodized salt. Zinc also supports thyroid hormone conversion - pumpkin seeds, lentils, and oysters are strong sources.

Key Vitamins and Supplements

Selenium (200 mcg/day) - supports thyroid enzyme activity
Vitamin D3 - deficiency links strongly to thyroid dysfunction; aim for 2,000-5,000 IU daily with your doctor's guidance
B12 - supports energy and nerve function, often depleted in people with low thyroid activity
Magnesium - supports over 300 enzymatic processes, including thyroid hormone regulation
Ashwagandha - an adaptogen that studies show can raise T3 and T4 levels naturally

Lifestyle Moves That Work

Strength training two to three times a week stimulates thyroid hormone production directly. Quality sleep (seven to eight hours) keeps cortisol low, and high cortisol suppresses thyroid output. Managing stress through breathwork, yoga, or meditation protects thyroid function over time - all things that align well with a mind-body practice.

One Important Step

Get a full thyroid panel (TSH, Free T3, Free T4, and thyroid antibodies) before adding supplements. This gives you a real baseline and shows exactly where your levels need support.

07/27/2026

The City will activate an Orange Flag overnight cooling center tonight to the extreme heat.

Operated by Community Safety staff, the Orange Flag cooling center will be open on Monday, July 27, from 7 pm to 7 am at the Interactive Resource Center, 407 E. Washington St. It's available to single adults and families.

The City also funds 𝘥𝘢𝘺𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 cooling centers that are available 𝘴𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘥𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘢 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬 during the summer, even when the Orange Flag hasn't been activated (see link below).

July 27 is the 34th day that the City has activated the Orange Flag overnight cooling center since June 6.

The Orange Flag is activated when the weather forecasts indicate:
* Daytime temperatures/heat index will be 90+ degrees and
* Overnight temperatures will not fall below 70 degrees

To find locations and hours of daytime cooling centers and the weekday hydration station, visit www.Greensboro-nc.gov/coolingservices.

07/27/2026

| Summer is the perfect time to update your calendar for the 2026-27 school year. Our new calendar format prioritizes accessibility. To access a table version compatible with a screen reader, visit www.gcsnc.com/calendar.