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 »
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 dangerous summer season. Emergency Department Visits Reach Five-Year High The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has documented more than 3,300 emergency…… read more »
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 professionals ready to enter the workforce. Ceremony Highlights Class Unity and Dedication The symbolic pinning ceremony celebrated the hard work and dedication of the Class of 2025, with…… read more »
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 Durham County. Health officials are withholding additional details to protect patient privacy. The case coincides with the recent detection of West Nile virus-infected mosquitoes…… read more »
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 justice-impacted teenagers aged 13 to 17 throughout the state. The first-of-its-kind initiative addresses a critical gap in mental health care for vulnerable youth, as recent state data…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Juanita Curtis has found her forever home in Goldsboro, and she’s on a mission to help her new community understand a critical gap in their insurance coverage. The licensed insurance agent, who moved to the area from Smithfield about a year and a half ago, recently hosted an educational event at the…… read more »
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and First Lady Anna Stein today announced the launch of “Unshame North Carolina,” a comprehensive public awareness campaign designed to eliminate stigma surrounding substance use disorder and increase access to evidence-based treatment options. The initiative, developed in partnership with national nonprofit Shatterproof,…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A free online educational webinar titled “Medicare 101” is scheduled for Thursday, July 24, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM EDT, offering participants a comprehensive introduction to the Medicare healthcare system. Comprehensive Curriculum Covers Essential Medicare Topics The 45-minute presentation will address fundamental questions about Medicare enrollment, coverage options, and cost considerations. The…… read more »
BEAUFORT, N.C. — Carteret Health Care is moving forward with plans to establish a new ambulatory surgical facility in Cedar Point, submitting a certificate of need application to state regulators for the $17.5 million project. The proposed Carteret Health Care Surgery Center at Cedar Point would involve relocating one operating room from Carteret County General…… read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at protecting patient access to cancer treatments and other complex therapies amid concerns that Medicare reimbursement cuts could force physicians to limit care options. The “Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act,” introduced by Congressman Greg Murphy (R-NC), a physician, alongside…… read more »
