Category Archives: Health
NCDHHS Reports Rising Flu Activity and Increase in Flu-Related Deaths Across North Carolina
Raleigh, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is reporting a notable rise in flu activity statewide, along with an increase in flu-related deaths early in the sea...
Dec 10, 2025
Breaking the Cycle: North Carolina Launches FACT Teams to Bridge Mental Health and Justice Systems
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), alongside First Lady Anna Stein, has announced the launch of a new pilot program designed to help individuals ...
Nov 03, 2025
North Carolina Launches Loan Repayment Program to Address Rural Nursing Shortage
New Initiative Offers Tax-Free Educational Loan Relief for Nurses in Underserved AreasWAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has announced a new financial ince...
Oct 27, 2025
North Carolina Celebrates First Year of Aging Plan with Student Contest
State initiative marks milestone as demographic shifts point to rapidly growing senior populationWAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is marking the one-year...
Oct 22, 2025
North Carolina Launches Digital Mental Health Initiative for Veterans
State Partners with CHESS Health and Diamond Mind to Provide Specialized Recovery Support Through Mobile AppWAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has...
Oct 20, 2025
North Carolina Launches Learning Community to Expand Mental Health Access Through Community Clinics
New initiative aims to strengthen Community Behavioral Health Clinics statewideWAYNE COUNTY, N.C.. - North Carolina is taking significant steps to expand mental health and substance use services acros...
Oct 15, 2025
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 Nur...
Oct 01, 2025
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...
Oct 01, 2025
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 ...
Sep 30, 2025
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 o...
Sep 25, 2025