North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

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 health officials are hosting a statewide town hall to answer questions related to mental health.

State officials are lauding the success of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, one year after its debut.&n

Health officials say initiatives to slow tobacco use in North Carolina are showing positive results. 

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reminding residents of changes to two programs that give people access to nutritious food.

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 is launching a new campaign to raise awareness about sexual health. 

North Carolina officials have released a new action plan to address food insecurity and nutrition needs. 

Syphilis cases are on the rise in North Carolina. The problem has become especially acute for women and babies.