Category Archives: Health

North Carolina Tackles Critical Caregiving Workforce Shortage with Strategic Initiatives
State Leaders Celebrate Progress, Outline Future Plans to Address Healthcare Worker CrisisRALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina officials announced significant progress in addressing the state’s caregi...
Curtis Media Sep 12, 2025

Walmart to Host Nationwide Wellness Event Offering Free Health Screenings and Affordable Immunizations
Nearly 4,600 pharmacy locations across the country will participate in Saturday’s community health initiativeWAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — Walmart announced it will host The Wellness Event at Walma...
Curtis Media Sep 11, 2025

North Carolina Launches Public Archive of Nearly 5 Million Juul Internal Documents
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 b...
Curtis Media Sep 05, 2025

NCDHHS to Host Employment Resource Fair for North Carolinians with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Project Spark Event Aims to Connect Individuals with Job Opportunities and Support ServicesRALEIGH - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host “Ignite Your Future: A P...
Curtis Media Aug 29, 2025

North Carolina Launches Epic Electronic Health Records System Across State Healthcare Facilities
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 re...
Curtis Media Aug 26, 2025

North Carolina Launches Innovative Crisis Intervention Program to Replace Restraint Methods in Youth Mental Health Facilities
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 s...
Curtis Media Aug 07, 2025

North Carolina Reports Record-High Heat-Related Emergency Room Visits This Summer
RALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina health officials are sounding the alarm as the state experiences an unprecedented surge in heat-related medical emergencies during what has proven to be an exceptionally...
Curtis Media Aug 04, 2025

North Carolina Reports First West Nile Virus Case of 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday the state’s first case of disease associated with West Nile virus in 2025, involving a resident of Du...
Curtis Media Aug 01, 2025

Wayne Community College Celebrates 2025 Dental Assisting Graduates
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Eighteen students from Wayne Community College’s Dental Assisting program were honored at a special pinning ceremony, marking their transition from students to certified dental...
Curtis Media Aug 01, 2025

North Carolina Launches Free Virtual Therapy Program for Justice-Impacted Teens
RALEIGH, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday a groundbreaking partnership with Talkspace, making virtual therapy services available at no cost to justic...
Curtis Media Jul 31, 2025


