State Partners with CHESS Health and Diamond Mind to Provide Specialized Recovery Support Through Mobile App WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has announced a new initiative aimed at supporting the mental health and recovery needs of the state’s veteran population through enhanced digital resources. In partnership…… read more »
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North Carolina Launches Digital Mental Health Initiative for Veterans
North Carolina Launches Learning Community to Expand Mental Health Access Through Community Clinics
New initiative aims to strengthen Community Behavioral Health Clinics statewide WAYNE COUNTY, N.C.. — North Carolina is taking significant steps to expand mental health and substance use services across the state with the launch of the AdvaNCe Health Together Learning Community, a comprehensive training and collaboration initiative designed to support Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs).…… read more »
North Carolina Reports First Flu Death of 2025-2026 Season
Western NC Adult Dies from Flu Complications as Health Officials Urge Vaccinations RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday the first flu-related death of the 2025-2026 flu season, marking an early and sobering reminder of the virus’s potentially fatal consequences. An adult in the western part of the…… read more »
Johnston County Health Department Offers Free NARCAN Training to Combat Opioid Overdoses
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Johnston County Public Health Department, in partnership with the Opioid Task Force, will host a free community NARCAN training session designed to equip residents with life-saving skills to respond to opioid overdoses. The training will take place on Friday, October 10, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Johnston County…… read more »
North Carolina Pharmacists Authorized to Test and Treat Influenza Starting October 1
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — North Carolina pharmacists gained new authority Tuesday to test patients for influenza and immediately prescribe antiviral treatments, a move state health officials say will increase access to care during the upcoming respiratory virus season. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced that State Health Director Dr. Larry Greenblatt…… read more »
WCC Practical Nursing Class Achieves 100% Pass Rate for Third Consecutive Year
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College’s Practical Nursing graduating class of 2025 has achieved a 100% first-attempt pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN), marking the third consecutive year the program has maintained a perfect record. The achievement represents a significant milestone for the college’s nursing program, with all graduates…… read more »
Governor Stein Urges Parents to Prioritize Children’s Online Safety and Mental Health
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. —- As students across North Carolina settle into the new school year, Governor Josh Stein is calling attention to a critical aspect of child safety that extends beyond school buildings and neighborhood streets: the digital world. With approximately 96% of U.S. teens using the internet daily, and the number of adolescents online…… read more »
VA Expands Cancer Screening Access with First FDA-Approved Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Guardant Health’s SHIELD Test Now Available to Veterans Through Community Care Network The Department of Veterans Affairs has approved coverage for Guardant Health’s SHIELD test, marking a significant expansion of access to the first FDA-approved blood test for colorectal cancer screening. The decision brings innovative early detection technology to the veteran community, addressing a critical…… read more »
NC Health Department to Host Hispanic Heritage Month Mental Health Webinar
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a special webinar celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, focusing on the intersection of culture, identity, and mental health within Hispanic and Latino communities. The virtual event, scheduled from noon to 1:30 p.m., will bring together state officials…… read more »
VA Extends Coverage for Revolutionary Blood-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening Test
Veterans and families gain access to Shield test with no copay requirement NORTH CAROLINA – U.S. veterans and their eligible family members now have access to a groundbreaking blood test for colorectal cancer screening through the Department of Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, marking a significant expansion in cancer prevention services for military families. First…… read more »
