N.C. officials promote children's dental health
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and North Carolina officials are stressing the importance of kids' dental hygiene.
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North Carolina touts 'first-of-its-kind' behavioral health initiative
North Carolina is preparing a new initiative aimed at improving youth behavioral health. The Children and Families Specialty Plan is expected to launch later this year.
North Carolina Medicaid expansion enrollment reached 280,000 in first weeks of program
The number of North Carolina residents enrolled in Medicaid under the state’s new coverage for low-income adults is nearing 300,000 in the first weeks of the program, the state Department of Health and Human Services says.
Medicaid expansion could help North Carolina stem overdose crisis
There could be some relief coming to rural areas in North Carolina that continue to deal with the opioid crisis.
Medicaid expansion will boost rural hospitals and communities, NCDHHS Secretary Kinsley says
North Carolina’s Medicaid Expansion began Friday, adding an estimated 600,000 people to the rolls. North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody Kinsley spoke to WFDD’s Paul Garber about what the expansion will mean for rural hospitals.
FDA warns lead has been found in WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree
Federal officials are warning consumers about potential lead contamination in a puree marketed for children. The announcement comes following a joint investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and North Carolina health officials.
North Carolina receives nearly $15 million to boost mental health services for children and families
North Carolina is receiving $14.8 million to support mental health initiatives for children and families.
Aerial deliveries of oral rabies vaccine get underway this week in North Carolina
North Carolina’s wildlife rabies vaccination program gets underway this week as part of an annual effort to help protect North Carolinians and their pets.
North Carolina health officials urge residents to get updated COVID-19 vaccine
Health officials are encouraging North Carolinians to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine this fall along with their annual flu shot.
The vaccine could be available by the end of this week, according to the North Carolina Department of Human Services. Officials note the vaccine is arriving just as North Carolina is seeing an uptick in infections, It's recommended for everyone 6 months and older.