State Leaders Celebrate Progress, Outline Future Plans to Address Healthcare Worker Crisis RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina officials announced significant progress in addressing the state’s caregiving workforce shortage during a Thursday meeting of the NC Caregiving Workforce Strategic Leadership Council, while acknowledging that critical shortages continue to threaten healthcare delivery across the state. The council,…… read more »
Nearly 4,600 pharmacy locations across the country will participate in Saturday’s community health initiative WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — Walmart announced it will host The Wellness Event at Walmart on Saturday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering free health screenings, affordable immunizations, and various health-focused activities at nearly 4,600 pharmacy locations nationwide. The…… read more »
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will convene healthcare professionals, community leaders, and stakeholders for a comprehensive Rural Healthcare Summit on Wednesday, September 10, aimed at addressing critical healthcare access challenges across Eastern North Carolina. The day-long event, scheduled from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., will bring together regional partners for…… read more »
State Recognizes National 988 Day While Highlighting Accessibility Improvements for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is celebrating national 988 Day while commemorating the second anniversary of American Sign Language (ASL) services becoming available through the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The…… read more »
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina has launched a comprehensive public archive containing nearly 5 million internal Juul Labs documents, providing unprecedented insight into the marketing strategies and business practices that contributed to widespread youth vaping addiction. The Juul Labs Document Repository, developed through a partnership between the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services,…… read more »
Project Spark Event Aims to Connect Individuals with Job Opportunities and Support Services RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host “Ignite Your Future: A Project Spark Event” on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, designed to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) access employment opportunities and transition to competitive…… read more »
RALEIGH, NC — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services celebrated a major milestone in healthcare modernization today with the official launch of an Epic-powered electronic health record system across all 13 state-operated healthcare facilities. The ceremony took place at Cherry Hospital in Goldsboro, marking the culmination of a multi-year, $70 million initiative.…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. – Healthcare professionals, community leaders, and advocates will gather in Goldsboro for the upcoming Rural Healthcare Summit, an event designed to tackle the pressing healthcare access issues facing rural communities across North Carolina. Registration now open! The summit aims to bring together stakeholders from across the healthcare spectrum to discuss challenges, share innovative…… read more »
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced today the launch of a groundbreaking two-year pilot program that will introduce an innovative crisis intervention system to 22 Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) for youth across the state. The initiative will implement Ukeru®, a safe and comforting alternative to restraint and…… read more »
RALEIGH, N.C. — As students across North Carolina prepare for the new school year, state health officials are emphasizing the critical role vaccinations play in keeping children healthy and in classrooms. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) issued a reminder to families this month that up-to-date vaccinations are essential for both…… read more »
