New Initiative Offers Tax-Free Educational Loan Relief for Nurses in Underserved Areas WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has announced a new financial incentive program aimed at attracting registered nurses to rural and underserved communities across the state. The North Carolina Nurse Initiative will provide tax-free educational loan…… read more »
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North Carolina Launches Loan Repayment Program to Address Rural Nursing Shortage
North Carolina Celebrates First Year of Aging Plan with Student Contest
State initiative marks milestone as demographic shifts point to rapidly growing senior population WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is marking the one-year anniversary of All Ages, All Stages NC, the state’s comprehensive plan to address the needs of its rapidly expanding aging population. To commemorate the milestone,…… read more »
Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Services for the Blind, announced it is joining efforts to recognize the professional achievements and contributions of workers with disabilities during National Disability Employment Awareness Month this October. Under the 2025 theme…… read more »
North Carolina Launches Digital Mental Health Initiative for Veterans
State Partners with CHESS Health and Diamond Mind to Provide Specialized Recovery Support Through Mobile App WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has announced a new initiative aimed at supporting the mental health and recovery needs of the state’s veteran population through enhanced digital resources. In partnership…… read more »
North Carolina Food Assistance Programs Secure Through October Despite Federal Shutdown
State Officials Work to Protect 1.4 Million SNAP Recipients as Uncertainty Looms NORTH CAROLINA — As the federal government shutdown enters its second week, North Carolina officials are racing to minimize disruptions to critical food assistance programs that serve more than 1.4 million residents across the state. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human…… read more »
North Carolina Reports First Flu Death of 2025-2026 Season
Western NC Adult Dies from Flu Complications as Health Officials Urge Vaccinations RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday the first flu-related death of the 2025-2026 flu season, marking an early and sobering reminder of the virus’s potentially fatal consequences. An adult in the western part of the…… read more »
North Carolina Seeks Public Comment on $76 Million Social Services Block Grant Plan
State Agency Invites Feedback on Federal Funding Distribution for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is requesting public input on its proposed Social Services Block Grant Plan, which details the allocation of $76 million in federal funding for the upcoming state fiscal year. Funding Priorities The…… read more »
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 increase access to care during the upcoming respiratory virus season. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced that State Health Director Dr. Larry Greenblatt…… read more »
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 of culture, identity, and mental health within Hispanic and Latino communities. The virtual event, scheduled from noon to 1:30 p.m., will bring together state officials…… read more »
NC Health Secretary Visits Western Counties for Hurricane Helene Recovery Assessment
Cabinet Leader Joins Governor’s Day of Service One Year After Devastating Storm RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai traveled to western North Carolina this week as part of a coordinated Cabinet effort to assess Hurricane Helene recovery progress and demonstrate continued state commitment to rebuilding efforts one year after…… read more »
