GOLDSBORO, N.C. — This weekend, The Coalition for Addiction Life Management (CALM) recently organized a community resource event at Herman Park, bringing together multiple organizations to showcase available support services for area residents. The CALM Event provided attendees with direct access to information about healthcare, disability services, mental health resources, and addiction recovery programs. Along…… read more »
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All Resources on Deck: CALM Event Connects Community with Essential Support Services at Herman Park
Rep. Davis to Introduce Legislation Aimed at Strengthening Rural Hospitals
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) will announce new federal legislation Monday designed to improve financial stability for rural emergency hospitals and support efforts to reopen Martin General Hospital in eastern North Carolina. The Rural Emergency Hospital Financial Stability Act would increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for rural emergency hospitals, bringing them in line…… read more »
North Carolina Confirms First Measles Case of 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has confirmed the state’s first case of measles in 2025, involving a child who had recently traveled to Forsyth and Guilford counties after returning from a country experiencing a measles outbreak. The infected child, whose identity is being withheld to protect the…… read more »
Speak Up: NC Residents Can Help Shape Low-Income Energy Assistance Plan
RALEIGH, N.C. — On Tuesday, The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is inviting public input on its proposed plan for administering the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Block (LIHEAP) Grant Plan, for the 2025–2026 federal fiscal year. LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps low-income households with their energy…… read more »
North Carolina Reaffirms Mental Health Support as Federal Government Ends LGBTQ+ Option on 988 Lifeline
RALEIGH, N.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently announced it will eliminate federal funding for the LGBTQ+ youth-specific option on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. As a result, beginning July 17, 2025, callers to 988 will no longer be able to “Press 3” for crisis support tailored specifically to LGBTQ+…… read more »
Community Celebrates Launch of Life Changing Behavioral Health Respite Center in Eastern NC
CHADBOURN, N.C. — Credentialed media representatives are cordially invited to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for the newly launched Life Changing Behavioral Health Urgent Care Respite Center, a vital resource dedicated to supporting children and families in eastern North Carolina. A New Beacon of Support for Children and Families In collaboration with the…… read more »
“Let’s Talk Health” — Community Healthcare Q&A Night at Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, N.C. – On, Thursday, June 26 at 5:30 p.m., Wayne Community College will host “Let’s Talk Health,” an engaging and informative event designed to make healthcare more accessible, understandable, and even enjoyable. Open to the public, the event promises a refreshing take on healthcare conversations — no jargon, no confusion, just real talk from…… read more »
Breaking Barriers: North Carolina Officials Outline Vision for Disability and Mental Health Services
Raleigh, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) will headline two key sessions at the upcoming i2i Center for Integrative Health Spring 2025 Conference, with a focus on disability rights, community inclusion, and behavioral health transformation. On Monday, June 9, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., NCDHHS lead the “Advancing the…… read more »
Western NC Recovery Efforts Spotlighted Amid Push to Expand Mental Health Support
Raleigh N.C. — North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Dev Sangvai will travel to Hendersonville on Thursday to highlight ongoing mental health and recovery services for communities affected by Hurricane Helene. The visit will include stops at two community organizations central to the region’s recovery: Love and Respect Community for Recovery…… read more »
Staffing Shortages Jeopardize Care at State-Run Health Centers, NC Officials Say
Raleigh, N.C. — North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai visited two state-operated healthcare facilities on Wednesday, highlighting the vital services they provide to vulnerable populations and underscoring growing concerns over severe staffing shortages and pending state budget cuts. Secretary Sangvai began his visit at Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center in Wilson, a facility…… read more »
