Braddy family celebrates arrival of newest family member
Published: Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 @ 9:57 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Moore County residents who receive Food and Nutrition Services and lost food due to power outages from vandalism to an electrical substation on Dec. 3, 2022, will receive replacement benefits, thanks to two waivers approved by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Published: Thursday, December 22nd, 2022 @ 10:57 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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EastCare team honored for their life-saving transport of ECU freshman Parker Byrd
Published: Thursday, December 22nd, 2022 @ 10:26 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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A recall has been issued for any shell and shucked oysters harvested in the southeastern Galveston Bay known as TX1 between Nov. 17 and Dec. 7, 2022. North Carolina restaurants and stores may be impacted by this recall
Published: Saturday, December 17th, 2022 @ 12:49 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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People who test positive for COVID-19, particularly those who are uninsured or don’t have a primary care doctor, will have better access to treatments thanks to a time-limited telemedicine program launched by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
Published: Thursday, December 15th, 2022 @ 4:40 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the Mecklenburg Sheriff’s Office are partnering together to offer a new service at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center.
Published: Thursday, December 15th, 2022 @ 9:30 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Most children 6 months to 4 years are now eligible for their updated COVID-19 vaccine, which protects against COVID-19 variants.
Published: Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 @ 1:34 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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As part of a shared commitment to behavioral health and the well-being of children and families, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and UNC Health will partner to convert the R.J. Blackley Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center in Butner, N.C.
Published: Saturday, December 10th, 2022 @ 2:09 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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This winter and spring, 130 public schools across North Carolina will receive mental and behavioral health training and consultation through the North Carolina Psychiatry Access Line (NC-PAL).
Published: Saturday, December 10th, 2022 @ 1:24 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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National leadership role elevates focus on rural academic health care
Published: Friday, December 9th, 2022 @ 3:50 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Residents in Moore County who have missed the Dec. 7 deadline to join, switch or drop a Medicare health plan or drug plan coverage due to the widespread power outage will still be able to sign up after today.
Published: Friday, December 9th, 2022 @ 3:01 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Older adults and people with disabilities can now apply for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Energy Assistance Program. The state began accepting applications from this group of residents on Dec. 1.
Published: Thursday, December 8th, 2022 @ 10:12 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is committed to empowering people with disabilities with the tools and resources they need to live healthy, independent lives in their communities.
Published: Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 @ 3:41 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is now receiving phone calls. Text and chat service continues uninterrupted.
Published: Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 @ 1:40 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The national 9-8-8 Crisis and Suicide Lifeline has been unable to route calls to our call centers since about 10 a.m. today, Dec. 1.
Published: Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 @ 4:12 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released an updated North Carolina Dental Opioid Action Plan to provide clear steps and solutions for dentists and their staff, patients, families and communities to address the opioid epidemic.
Published: Tuesday, November 29th, 2022 @ 10:18 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The Beaufort County Board of Health has appointed JaNell Octigan to serve as the next Beaufort County Health Director. She will assume her new duties January 1st, 2023, taking over for James Madson who is retiring at the end of December.
Published: Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022 @ 11:01 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Plans lay out public health actions to reduce firearm injury and death
Published: Sunday, November 20th, 2022 @ 9:01 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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In observance of Family Engagement Month this November, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is proud to announce new early learning resources for families with young children.
Published: Friday, November 18th, 2022 @ 4:43 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Two applicants have filed certificate of need applications with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to acquire one fixed MRI scanner
Published: Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 @ 12:35 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Rural Health is proud to recognize the selfless, community-minded spirit of health professionals and volunteers in North Carolina communities during National Rural Health Day 2022.
Published: Sunday, November 13th, 2022 @ 12:08 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Learn how to stay safe and healthy during the holidays
Published: Saturday, November 12th, 2022 @ 6:12 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is refreshing the COVID-19 dashboards to enhance design and user experience.
Published: Saturday, November 12th, 2022 @ 11:05 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Stop the Bleed Kits provide resources and training in the case of a bleeding emergency
Published: Sunday, November 6th, 2022 @ 3:11 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first pediatric death from flu for the 2022-2023 flu season
Published: Saturday, November 5th, 2022 @ 8:32 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Current CFO David Hughes to retire Dec. 30 after 25 years
Published: Friday, November 4th, 2022 @ 12:36 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live Spanish-language Cafecito and tele-town hall on Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss updated COVID-19 boosters for everyone ages 5 and up
Published: Thursday, November 3rd, 2022 @ 12:58 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first flu-related death of the 2022-23 flu season.
Published: Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 @ 1:24 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Please see attached for updated Flu and Covid vaccine promotion regarding our drive thru clinics.
Published: Tuesday, October 25th, 2022 @ 4:26 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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With food prices rising, more North Carolina families with young children are using benefits from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to access healthy, nutritious food.
Published: Friday, October 21st, 2022 @ 12:07 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss updated COVID-19 boosters for children 5 to 11, as well as testing and treatment options and annual flu shots.
Published: Thursday, October 20th, 2022 @ 1:49 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Children and teens 5 and older can now receive the updated COVID-19 booster, specifically made to protect against the latest COVID-19 variants.
Published: Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 @ 6:31 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services see a decrease in flu vaccinations compared to previous years and urge North Carolinians 6 months and older to get their flu shot before the end of October
Published: Saturday, October 15th, 2022 @ 1:05 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live Spanish-language Cafecito and tele-town hall on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 7 to 8 p.m. to discuss updated COVID-19 boosters, testing and treatments, as well as the flu and monkeypox vaccines.
Published: Monday, October 10th, 2022 @ 2:29 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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