Durham, N.C. – “In Touch with Durham County,” is a Durham County talk show airing daily on Cable Channel 8.  Michael Page, Chairman of the Durham Board of County Commissioners and Assistant County Manager Deborah Craig-Ray are hosts.

The March show features an interview with Dr. Sherman James and Andrea McMillon of the African-American Health Improvement Partnership. The organization, based at Duke University is dedicated to reducing minority health disparities in Durham. 

Yvonne M. Sanks, Durham Local Census Office Manager prepares residents for the 2010 Census now underway. She discusses the recent open house at the office, the shortened Census form and jobs that are still available

The purpose of the show is to share relevant, timely information from Durham County community partner agencies, as well as provide interviews with elected officials, county department heads and key staff.  Future topics include reducing childhood obesity, Durham County EMS services, Senior Pharmacists, and in depth interviews with leaders of county nonprofit agencies and departments.

“In Touch with Durham County” airs at various times daily on Channel 8 and is available online at the Durham County website. Once the link is accessed, simply select the “In Touch with Durham County” video link.

To learn more about “In Touch with Durham County,” contact Deborah Craig-Ray, assistant county manager for Communications, at 919-560-0000 or via e-mail at dcraig-ray@durhamcountync.gov.  Visit the “In Touch with Durham County,” website on the Durham County Public Information Web site.