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.
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NC opens application for low-income household heating assistance
With the first day of winter less than two weeks away, North Carolina is now accepting applications for low-income household heating assistance.
NC health agency appealing ruling on services for disabled
North Carolina's government is appealing a trial judge's order that demands many more community services by certain dates
State updates strategy to help dentists combat opioid misuse
An updated North Carolina Dental Opioid Action Plan was released this week by the state Department of Health and
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.
Cooper touts grants benefitting child care workers
Governor Roy Cooper visited High Point on Thursday to draw attention to enhanced funding for child care facilities.
State officials urge flu shots before peak winter season
North Carolina health experts are urging residents to get a flu shot in anticipation of a winter spike in cases.
North Carolina expands eligibility for monkeypox vaccine as cases rise
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has amended the criteria for who is eligible to receive a monkeypox vacc
NCDHHS expands eligibility for monkeypox vaccination
North Carolina officials have expanded eligibility for those seeking monkeypox vaccinations.
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.