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Gov. Roy Cooper's administration is aiming to extend Medicaid coverage to hundreds of thousands of low-income adults starting Oct. 1, but that date depends on lawmakers completing the last step necessary to implement the expansion legislation he signed into law months ago.
NCDHHS marks one-year anniversary of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline debut
State officials are lauding the success of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, one year after its debut.
Health officials credit state program for lowering tobacco use among people with mental health challenges
Health officials say initiatives to slow tobacco use in North Carolina are showing positive results.
North Carolina launches sexual health awareness campaign
North Carolina is launching a new campaign to raise awareness about sexual health.
North Carolina expands action plan to address food and nutrition needs
North Carolina officials have released a new action plan to address food insecurity and nutrition needs.
Details on $1 billion for N. Carolina mental health unveiled
A proposal on how North Carolina should spend $1 billion in one-time funds from the federal government to improve mental health care for children, adults and criminal offenders is taking shape with
Syphilis cases spike in North Carolina
Syphilis cases are on the rise in North Carolina. The problem has become especially acute for women and babies.
State officials urge residents to take steps to avoid insect-borne diseases
Officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are reminding residents that tick bites can cause serious illnesses such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
NCDHHS announces changes to COVID-19 response as pandemic ebbs
The changes are being made as COVID-19 evolves into a routine part of public health and health care activities.