Death Related To Hepatitis A Outbreak Is Confirmed
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the first death related to an ongoing outbreak of hepatitis A.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Cooper Calls For 'Action Plan' To Address Infant Mortality
Governor Roy Cooper wants to tackle North Carolina's infant mortality rate, which is one of the worst in the nation.
Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order For Opioid Grants
North Carolina will apply for $25 million in federal grants to combat the opioid crisis.
First West Nile Virus-Related Death Reported In North Carolina
One person has died from West Nile virus in North Carolina. Health officials say it's also the first confirmed case in 2018.
Legislation Proposed To Help Establish Teaching Hospitals In Rural NC Counties
North Carolina lawmakers have introduced legislation that aims to establish more teaching hospitals in rural areas.
Despite New Law, Thousands Of Doctors In N.C. Are Over-Prescribing Opioids
Several recent surveys show that thousands of doctors in North Carolina are over-prescribing opioids, in violation of a new state law.
Forsyth, Guilford See Improvements In Infant Death Rate
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released its most recent infant mortality statistics Monday.
3 Flu Deaths in Guilford County
Public health officials say a third person in Guilford County has died from the flu.