North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
North Carolina will receive over $4 million in federal funding to help strengthen access to maternal health care.
The funding initiative is aimed at addressing high infant and maternal mortality rates, as well as ongoing inequity in those rates.
Guilford County's child welfare agency is under a state corrective action plan. One expert explains what that means
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.
North Carolina officials to host statewide town hall on mental health support
North Carolina health officials are hosting a statewide town hall to answer questions related to mental health.
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.
NCDHHS outlines changes for food and nutrition programs
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reminding residents of changes to two programs that give people access to nutritious food.
Officials urge caution to prevent heat-related illnesses
As temperatures have risen across the state and are expected to remain high throughout the summer, public health officials are urging North Carolinians to protect themselves from heat-related illness.
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.