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 »
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 »
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 »
NORTH CAROLINA —- The U.S. House of Representatives passed a Senate reconciliation bill on Thursday that could strip billions of dollars from North Carolina’s economy through major cuts to federal health and social support programs. The legislation includes substantial changes to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), which provide essential services to millions…… read more »
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 »
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 »
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), in partnership with the Forsyth County Department of Social Services, will officially launch PATH NC — the Partnership and Technology Hub for North Carolina — a transformative new statewide child welfare information system aimed at improving services and outcomes for children and…… read more »
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — In a significant step toward strengthening child welfare services across North Carolina, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), in collaboration with the Forsyth County Department of Social Services, announced the launch of PATH NC — the Partnership and Technology Hub for North Carolina. This innovative child welfare information…… read more »
