Governor Cooper declares April 'Child Abuse Prevention Month'
Governor Roy Cooper has declared April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and is calling on a coalition of organizations to help address child maltreatment.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Crossnore Communities for Children to expand intensive family services to 11 more counties
A local nonprofit child welfare agency is expanding a program that helps kids at high risk of entering foster care stay with their families of origin. A contract from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will bring these efforts to 11 more counties.
NC Medicaid will cover alternative treatment for syphilis
North Carolina health officials say they will increase access to Extencilline, an alternative treatment for syphilis.
NCDHHS partners with federal programs to address inequities in sickle cell disease treatment
North Carolina is teaming with the federal government to strengthen access to new sickle cell disease therapies.
State seeks public comment on updated draft Olmstead Plan, aimed at helping those with disabilities
State officials are seeking public comment on a newly released draft of the Olmstead Plan, aimed at guiding people with disabilities toward independence.
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.
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 joins multistate partnership to address rising syphilis rates
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is joining a collaborative effort to bring syphilis case counts down. The goal is to align with other state’s public health and Medicaid programs to codify best practice recommendations.
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.
Public health officials update state plan to outline community best practices
North Carolina officials have announced updates to the state’s Health Improvement Plan. The goal is to encompass the full set of factors impacting a person’s health.