Raleigh, N.C. — With summer on the horizon and temperatures beginning to climb, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is urging residents to take proactive steps to stay safe during outdoor activities. From water safety and heat protection to food handling tips, the agency is highlighting key precautions to help prevent…… read more »
Raleigh, N.C. — As North Carolina families gear up for summer camps and prepare for the upcoming school year, the state’s Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is taking steps to make it easier for parents to access free childhood vaccines. A new interactive provider map, launched this week, allows families to quickly locate…… read more »
Raleigh, N.C. — In an effort to improve access to healthcare across North Carolina’s rural regions, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has unveiled a new opportunity for educational loan repayment through the North Carolina Primary Care Physician Incentive program. The initiative offers financial relief to primary care physicians working in…… read more »
Raleigh, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has announced that more than one million children across the state have received SUN Bucks benefits in the first round of disbursements for summer 2025, totaling $121 million in food assistance to eligible families. SUN Bucks is part of the NC SUN…… read more »
Mount Olive, N.C. – In a strategic move to address the growing demand for qualified nurses in Eastern North Carolina, UNC Health Wayne and the University of Mount Olive (UMO) have formed a two-year partnership aimed at expanding nursing education and workforce development in the region. The new collaboration will establish a direct pipeline between…… read more »
Wayne Pharmacy announced on its Facebook page on Wednesday that after 53 years the pharmacy portion of its store would be closing. … read more »
KINSTON — Kinston Community Health Center’s mobile health clinic has been providing essential healthcare on the last Thursday of each month since the summer of 2024. … read more »
Applications for the 2025 Junior Volunteer Program at UNC Health Wayne are open. This program is a great opportunity for teens aged 15-18 to gain exposure to different areas in healthcare. T To apply, or to learn more visit www.wayneunc.org/volunteer or reach out to Karol Montoya-Garcia at (919) 920-8610 or [email protected].… read more »
The Wayne County Public Library is hosting its monthly Wellness Wednesday series at 6 p.m. on Feb. 19 in the yellow study room. Sylvia Judd from UNC Health Wayne will be leading a discussion on heart health. To register, or for more information call (919) 735-1824 Ext 5100.… read more »
Wayne Community College is getting a new clinical nursing instructor thanks to a partnership with UNC Health Wayne.… read more »
