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Award recognizes efforts to reduce traffic and pedestrian accidents
 
Today the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services began contacting up to 300,000 people who are enrolled in Medicaid’s limited Family Planning program
Today the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services began contacting up to 300,000 people who are enrolled in Medicaid’s limited Family Planning program
 
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the first two reported flu-related deaths of the 2023-24 flu season.
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the first two reported flu-related deaths of the 2023-24 flu season.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday, Nov. 2, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss how people can access support to help quit smoking, vaping or using tobacco, as well as other ways they can care for their health
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday, Nov. 2, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss how people can access support to help quit smoking, vaping or using tobacco, as well as other ways they can care for their health
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced recent updates to the NC State Health Improvement Plan, which includes priorities for addressing the full set of factors that impact a person’s health
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced recent updates to the NC State Health Improvement Plan, which includes priorities for addressing the full set of factors that impact a person’s health
 
Please see the attached announcement of Beaufort County’s New Emergency Management Coordinator and Operations Chief of Fire and Emergency Management.
Please see the attached announcement of Beaufort County’s New Emergency Management Coordinator and Operations Chief of Fire and Emergency Management.
 
North Carolina hospitals brought 5,922 lawsuits against 7,517 patients between January 2017 and June 2022.
North Carolina hospitals brought 5,922 lawsuits against 7,517 patients between January 2017 and June 2022.
 
This week, Southwestern Child Development announced it will be closing seven child care centers in North Carolina’s westernmost counties effective Oct. 31, 2023.
This week, Southwestern Child Development announced it will be closing seven child care centers in North Carolina’s westernmost counties effective Oct. 31, 2023.
 
Two cases of mpox were reported to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services over the past six weeks, the first cases in North Carolina residents since April 2023.
Two cases of mpox were reported to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services over the past six weeks, the first cases in North Carolina residents since April 2023.
 
Markham to serve both health system and Brody School of Medicine
 
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is committed to raising awareness of the contributions made by employees with disabilities through its continued focus on building a strong and inclusive workforce
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is committed to raising awareness of the contributions made by employees with disabilities through its continued focus on building a strong and inclusive workforce
 
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services received final federal approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services so North Carolina can launch Medicaid Expansion on Dec. 1, 2023.
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services received final federal approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services so North Carolina can launch Medicaid Expansion on Dec. 1, 2023.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live Spanish-language Cafecito and tele-town hall on Thursday, Oct. 12, from 6 to 7 p.m.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live Spanish-language Cafecito and tele-town hall on Thursday, Oct. 12, from 6 to 7 p.m.
 
The Tar Heel State is a laggard among the 50 states on healthcare outcomes at a rank of 42nd, according to a new analysis from WalletHub.
The Tar Heel State is a laggard among the 50 states on healthcare outcomes at a rank of 42nd, according to a new analysis from WalletHub.
 
Today, on World Mental Health Day, the North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services is celebrating an unprecedented $835 million investment in behavioral health.
Today, on World Mental Health Day, the North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services is celebrating an unprecedented $835 million investment in behavioral health.
 
As families and children enter a new school year, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is launching new public service announcements to showcase how communities across the state rely on early childhood teachers.
As families and children enter a new school year, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is launching new public service announcements to showcase how communities across the state rely on early childhood teachers.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Newborn Screening Program has been awarded a federal grant that supports enhancements to the state's newborn screening system.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Newborn Screening Program has been awarded a federal grant that supports enhancements to the state's newborn screening system.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has received a four-year grant totaling $14.8 million from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to support the mental health of children and families in North Carolina.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has received a four-year grant totaling $14.8 million from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to support the mental health of children and families in North Carolina.
 
Standards writers have released the first draft of proposed revisions to North Carolina’s Healthful Living standards, which include Physical Education and Health/Sex Ed
Standards writers have released the first draft of proposed revisions to North Carolina’s Healthful Living standards, which include Physical Education and Health/Sex Ed
 
New toolkit can be used by community leaders to help people learn if they are eligible
 
The Beaufort County Health Department will hold two drive-thru covid vaccine clinics over the next two weeks.
The Beaufort County Health Department will hold two drive-thru covid vaccine clinics over the next two weeks.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday, Oct. 5, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss how aging adults can support their health and access the care they need.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday, Oct. 5, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss how aging adults can support their health and access the care they need.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help prevent the spread of rabies. Starting this week, Wildlife Services will be distributing oral rabies vaccine for wild raccoons in Western North Carolina.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help prevent the spread of rabies. Starting this week, Wildlife Services will be distributing oral rabies vaccine for wild raccoons in Western North Carolina.
 
Members of Congress toured hospitals, joined community leaders at roundtable discussion
Members of Congress toured hospitals, joined community leaders at roundtable discussion
 
State health leaders met at the Governor’s Mansion on Sept. 20 to discuss increasing affordable access for some breast cancer screenings.
State health leaders met at the Governor’s Mansion on Sept. 20 to discuss increasing affordable access for some breast cancer screenings.
 
For the first time, North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services is joining with the American Society on Aging to acknowledge the newly established Ageism Awareness Day on Oct. 7, 2023.
For the first time, North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services is joining with the American Society on Aging to acknowledge the newly established Ageism Awareness Day on Oct. 7, 2023.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Rural Health, in partnership with East Carolina University and North Carolina State University, has been awarded a highly competitive Community Partnerships to Advance Science for Society award
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Rural Health, in partnership with East Carolina University and North Carolina State University, has been awarded a highly competitive Community Partnerships to Advance Science for Society award
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live Spanish-language Cafecito and tele-town hall on Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss common health needs and how to find support.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live Spanish-language Cafecito and tele-town hall on Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss common health needs and how to find support.
 
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