New telemedicine program increases access to COVID-19 treatment
North Carolina has launched a new telemedicine program designed to increase access to treatment for COVID-19.
Kody Kinsley
NCDHHS Secretary to get flu and COVID-19 booster shots
The head of North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services has announced his own plans to get both an annual flu shot and an updated COVID-19 booster on Thursday.
Monkeypox vaccines are in short supply in North Carolina, official says
State health officials are releasing more information about monkeypox cases in North Carolina.
Twenty-one cases of monkeypox have been reported in the state as of Wednesday.
NC health secretary says priorities may change as COVID indicators fall
The head of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services says the agency will change its approach to COVID as certain indicators decline.
NC health department leader asks FDA to end 'discriminatory' blood donation policy
North Carolina's top health official has joined an effort to end a federal blood donation policy that he calls “discriminatory” against gay men.
Head of North Carolina health department stepping down
Dr. Mandy Cohen, the head of North Carolina's health department and face of regular updates on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the state for two years, is stepping down from her post, Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday.
State Provides Two Mental Health Helplines During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Life has changed for many in the face of a global pandemic. In addition to the physical health effects of COVID-19, there are mental health effects that have resulted from the situation as well.