RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is calling for public feedback on its upcoming Suicide Prevention Action Plan (2026-2030). This initiative is part of the state’s broader effort to transform mental health care and address the ongoing mental health crisis affecting North Carolinians. The deadline for public comments…… read more »
Raleigh, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) will headline two key sessions at the upcoming i2i Center for Integrative Health Spring 2025 Conference, with a focus on disability rights, community inclusion, and behavioral health transformation. On Monday, June 9, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., NCDHHS lead the “Advancing the…… read more »
Raleigh, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) will host an in-depth session on the state’s Olmstead Plan and its commitment to improving the lives of people with disabilities at the upcoming i2i Center for Integrative Health Spring 2025 Conference. The session, titled “Advancing Success”, will take place on Monday,…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. — Dr. Lawrence Greenblatt, a highly respected physician, educator, and public health leader, has been appointed as the new State Health Director and Chief Medical Officer for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS). He will officially assume the role on Monday, June 2, 2025. Dr. Greenblatt is renowned for…… read more »
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. — The Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP), a critical lifeline for uninsured residents affected by Hurricane Helene, will officially end on May 31, 2025, state officials announced this week. Launched in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), FEMA, North Carolina Emergency Management, and local pharmacies, the program has…… read more »
RALEIGH, N.C. — (May 21) — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and the NC AIDS Action Network came together today to spotlight the state’s progress in combating HIV—and to raise alarm about how proposed federal funding cuts could reverse decades of hard-won gains. Speaking at a joint event, NCDHHS Secretary…… 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 »
