State officials encourage back-to-school vaccinations
With children heading back to school this month, state officials are reminding families of the importance of staying up-to-date on required and recommended vaccinations.
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North Carolina Has 2nd Person Test Positive For Coronavirus
North Carolina health officials say a second person has tested positive for coronavirus in a case unrelated to the first one.
State Lab Now Able To Test For Coronavirus
State health officials are preparing for the spread of coronavirus after the first case was confirmed on Tuesday.
Congressional Hearing Includes What NC Is Doing To Combat Opioid Crisis
This story has been updated from a previous version.
A congressional hearing Tuesday morning highlighted what North Carolina is doing to combat the opioid crisis.
Open Enrollment For Marketplace Health Insurance Ends This Sunday
The deadline to sign up for health insurance through the federal marketplace is this Sunday.
Head For New NC Medicaid Agency Named
Medicaid in North Carolina has its first key leader. The new Medicaid agency will implement a new spending and treatment model for the health benefit.
DHHS Now Accepting Heating Assistance Applications
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is accepting applications from low-income people who need help paying their heating bills.
State Health Secretary Argues Against Privatizing Medicaid
North Carolina's health secretary pushed back Wednesday against a state Senate proposal to privatize Medicaid through the creation of a regional Department of Medical Benefits.
Dr. Aldona Wos pleaded her case before a legislative subcommittee whose mission is exploring a Medicaid overhaul.
NC Lawmakers Scrutinize NCFast, NCTracks
North Carolina state legislators are spending a full day scrutinizing the Department of Health and Human Services, especially a pair of computer systems that aren't working well for some doctors and food stamp applicants.