N.C. launches new child care and early learning data dashboard
A new dashboard from the North
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
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.
New state program helps families pay water bills
North Carolina has announced a new program offering financial assistance to help families pay water bills.
State leaders discuss health care access for farmworkers ahead of National Rural Health Day
Ninety percent of North Carolina's farmworkers are uninsured. The same percentage isn't comfortable speaking English.
New violent death reporting system provides county by county details
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has unveiled a data dashboard that tracks violent deaths in all 100 counties across the state.
NC Food And Nutrition Services Benefits Will Increase 25%
Households enrolled in North Carolina's Food and Nutrition Services program are about to see an increase in their benefits.
State Launches New Office Of Health Equity
North Carolina has hired its first-ever Chief Health Equity Officer. Victor Armstrong will head a newly created office within the Department of Health and Human Services.
North Carolina Expands Access To COVID-19 Therapy
North Carolina is expanding the number of sites offering an experimental treatment for COVID-19.