Officials remind residents tick and mosquito season is back
With warm temperatures returning to North Carolina, state officials are reminding residents to watch out for ticks and mosquitos.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
As NC proposes new mental health plan for youth in welfare system, Forsyth County asks for options
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is proposing a new plan to address complex behavioral health needs for kids who come into the care of child welfare services.
NC health department leader asks FDA to end 'discriminatory' blood donation policy
North Carolina's top health official has joined an effort to end a federal blood donation policy that he calls “discriminatory” against gay men.
NC partners with HBCUs to host mental health summit
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is hosting a summit on the mental health needs of minority college students.
All N.C. food stamp recipients will continue to receive maximum benefits through February
North Carolina food stamp recipients will continue to receive the maximum benefit amount through February, regardless of their eligibility.
N.C. launches new child care and early learning data dashboard
A new dashboard from the North
Racial and ethnic disparities resurface with omicron surge
State officials say the surge of the omicron COVID-19 variant has led to the re-emergence of racial and ethnic disparities.
State health officials say they're expanding access to COVID-19 testing
State health officials say they are expanding access to COVID-19 testing in response to an unprecedented jump in demand driven by omicron.
State urges vaccines and masking to maintain in-person learning
State officials are emphasizing the importance of vaccines and masking as tools to maintain in-person learning.