North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

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.

Officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are reminding residents that tick bites can cause serious illnesses such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

The changes are being made as COVID-19 evolves into a routine part of public health and health care activities.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services teamed up with the state Department of Public Instruction to compose an Action Plan to address what is described as an “urgent” youth mental health and behavioral health crisis. The plan, released on Tuesday, cites a needed investment in the state’s school systems.

North Carolina will soon resume a Medicaid recertification process. A change at the federal level could lead to coverage termination or a reduction in benefits for some residents.