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		see also: Event Calendar Releases in Spanish Press Release Archive: 2004-2006	Press Releases April 2008 Horton named acting director of Division of Health Service Regulation, April 30, 2008 Public invited to comment on how federal energy assistance dollars will be spent, April 28, 2008 Governor’s Pesticide Exposure Prevention Task Force Issues Recommendations, April 23, 2008 Federal Medicaid agency notifies state of mental health deferral, April 22, 2008 Federal Medicaid agency defers mental health payment pending corrections, April 17, 2008 Medicare authorities accept Umstead Hospital plan, April 11, 2008 NC Health Officials Encourage Residents to "Fight the Bite!", April 11, 2008 (DENR press release) Update on death of NCCU student, April 9, 2008 Two more freshwater fish added to high-mercury list, April 7, 2008 Warning issued on eating fish from parts of Neuse River and its tributaries in Wake County, April 7, 2008 DHHS releases Mercer report on LMEs, April 4, 2008 CARE-LINE switches to 24/7 service, April 2, 2008 On April 2, Lexington, N.C. “Kicks Butts”, April 1, 2008 March 2008 North Carolina Works with CDC to Fight Public Health Disasters, March 31, 2008 N.C. Public Health a Partner in New National Program to Teach Smokers How to Becomean EX®, March 31, 2008 Surveyors recommend removal of immediate jeopardy findings against Broughton Hospital, March 27, 2008 DHHS issues new guideline for reporting deaths, March 26, 2008 Flu cases declining in N.C., March 20, 2008 State agency seeks public input for vocational rehabilitation plan, March 20, 2008 Flu still widespread, but cases continue to drop, March 13, 2008 Update on the Status of the State-Operated Psychiatric Hospitals, Secretary Dempsy Benton, March 6, 2008 (125 KB PDF) N.C. sees slight drop in flu cases, March 6, 2008 New Immunization Requirements for Kindergarten, 6th Grade, and College Students, March 3, 2008 February 2008 New Leadership Team Set for MHDDSAS, February 29, 2008 North Carolina School for the Deaf director stepping down, February 29, 2008 Flu Bulletin: North Carolina Cases Continue to Increase; Flu Activity Remains Widespread, February 28, 2008 Broughton Says It is Ready for Inspection, February 25, 2008 Moseley Retires as State MH/DD/SAS Director, February 22, 2008 Bulletin: Flu Cases Continue to Rise, February 21, 2008 North Carolina Youth Risk Behavior Survey Yields Positive Results, February 15, 2008 Flu Cases Continue to Rise, February 14, 2008 Flu Widespread in NC; State Health Director Urges Precautions, February 7, 2008 MEDIA ADVISORY Public Meeting on Mental Health Reform on Feb. 11 in Smithfield, February 1, 2008 January 2008 Three recognized for contributions to public health in North Carolina, January 28, 2008 P ublic health study crew wraps up field work, January 28, 2008 Price Named Director of NC Office of Rural Health and Community Care, January 25, 2008 Gov. Easley Announces 2008 Dr. John R. Larkins Award winner, January 18, 2008 Public Health Officials Urge Caution Regarding Cosmetic Injections, January 16, 2008 Simplified Summer Food Program for children now enrolling providers, January 16, 2008 N.C. State Braille Challenge™ Set, January 7, 2008 Teacher for the blind has eye-opening experience in Saudi Arabia, January 7, 2008 DHHS Secretary Announces Plan To Fix Mental Health System, January 3, 2008 December 2007 Turtles for Christmas? Not a Good Idea, December 21, 2007 Program provides free meals at child care and adult care centers, December 19, 2007 Listeria Warning Issued, December 18, 2007 Report details savings from provision of supportive housing to homeless people in Wake County, December 18, 2007 Grants of $1.6 million to speed, strengthen NC’s Emergency Medical Services, December 18, 2007 Leadership Changes Announced at Broughton Hospital, December 17, 2007 DSS $2.5 million grant to aid families of addiction, December 17, 2007 Vocational rehabilitation agency honors statewide ‘All-Stars’, December 17, 2007 Voluntary Recall of Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) Vaccine, December 13, 2007 Forums to discuss merits of Aging and Disability Resource Centers, December 11, 2007 DHHS teachers receive National Board Certification, December 10, 2007 November 2007 Gov. Morehead School student art on exhibit at N.C. Museum of Art, November 30, 2007 New Guide Brings Snacking Help to Consumers, November 28, 2007 National Influenza Vaccination Week Focuses on the Importance of Influenza Vaccination, November 26, 2007 Cancer replaces heart disease as leading cause of death in N.C., November 19, 2007 Wellness project to help city employees self-manage heart disease, stroke and diabetes, November 14, 2007 Program to prevent type 2 diabetes in children expands, November 14, 2007 Eat Smart, Move More…NC challenges North Carolinians to avoid holiday weight gain, November 13, 2007 Public Health Block Grant hearing, November 13, 2007 DHHS Takes Action to Improve Community Support Services, November 8, 2007 Public health study information meeting to be held in Cornelius, November 8, 2007 North Carolina Special Care Center Acquires New Name, November 6, 2007 October 2007 State upgrades Community Support program for mental health and substance abuse patients, October 30, 2007 State Confirms Season’s First Flu Case, October 17, 2007 Two Children Sickened By E-coli Strain Associated With Recent Recall, October 10, 2007 Stokes County EMS team judged best paramedics in North Carolina, October 10, 2007 N.C. Oral Rabies Vaccination Program begins Oct. 9, October 4, 2007 September 2007 Cherry Hospital Passes CMS Inspection, September 28, 2007 CC&PS Secretary Beatty to Receive NCPHA Partners in Public Health Distinguished Group Award, September 27, 2007 Broughton Reorganization Announced, September 24, 2007 Black Mountain Center Charts New Direction at 70, September 21, 2007 N.C. Food Stamps Efficiency Nets $2 Million Bonus, September 21, 2007 Awards Presented by N.C. Division of Aging and Adult Services, September 20, 2007 Twenty-one local health departments to receive funding for healthy eating and physical activity projects, September 14, 2007 Free HIV testing offered Sept. 14, 15 in Goldsboro, Kinston, September 11, 2007 Infant mortality rate drops to lowest in state’s history in 2006, September 5, 2007 August 2007 State Mental Health Director Announces Focus on Broughton Hospital, August 31, 2007 Heat Wave Emergency Department Monitoring Yields Surprising Results, August 28, 2007 Launch of NCcareLINK speeds access to services, August 28, 2007 North Carolina has 5th Fattest Adolescents, August 27, 2007 CDC Confirms NC Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Death, August 14, 2007 N.C. Fruits & Veggies Nutrition Star Awards Announced, August 8, 2007 Public health (respiratory) study area changes, August 3, 2007 NCDA&CS inspectors remove more than 10,000 cans of recalled food from store shelves across state; Joint DHHS and NC Dept. of Agriculture Release, August 1, 2007 July 2007 10 People Receive Treatment for Possible Rabies Exposure, July 30, 2007 Four States Investigating Possible Rabies Exposure at SC Softball Tournament, July 24, 2007 N.C. Records First Case of La Crosse Encephalitis, July 17, 2007 Cigarette Tax Decreases Tax Use; Raises Revenue, July 16, 2007 Name changes reflect missions of DHHS division, commission, July 12, 2007 Six public hearings set to discuss state’s health facilities needs, July 11, 2007 Roof fire at new Butner hospital prompts opening delay, July 3, 2007 June 2007 Public health study information sessions to be held in Randolph and Guilford counties, June 29, 2007 Leave the firework to the professionals, June 29, 2007 Grant awards focus on care enhancements in N.C. nursing homes, June 29, 2007 National HIV Testing Day celebrated in N.C., June 22, 2007 HIV Testing Campaign holds events in Rocky Mount, June 19, 2007 Volunteers play key role in state test of medical response capabilities, June 14, 2007 World Refugee Day "A New Home, A New Life", June 8, 2007 May 2007 Summer Food Program provides free meals for children, May 31, 2007 NC Public Health and NC's leading cancer centers join with the Colon Cancer Alliance to present a free colorectal cancer seminar, May 30, 2007 N.C. disaster planners looking for medical, non-medical volunteers, May 29, 2007 Federal Grant to Help N.C. Medicaid Provide Independence for many in Institutions, May 16, 2007 Op-Ed on N.C. Community Health Study: Exposure to TDI (Toluene Diisocyanate) and Respiratory Health, May 4, 2007 DHHS Secretary Hooker Odom to Lead Milbank Memorial Fund, May 4, 2007 Upcoming study will assess community exposures to chemical TDI, May 3, 2007 Public health study information meetings scheduled, May 3, 2007 April 2007 State Sets Final Community Support Services Rate, April 26, 2007 State agency seeks public input for vocational rehabilitation plan, April 25, 2007 Pet turtles can cause Salmonella infections, April 17, 2007 HIV testing campaign holds events in Greensboro and High Point, April 17, 2007 Rabies: Public Health officials urge caution around bats, other wildlife, April 10, 2007 March 2007 DHHS and ACS Reach Settlement on Medicaid Payments Contract. March 27, 2007 Smoking memo urges facility operators to protect against fire risks, March 27, 2007 World TB Day, March 24, March 22, 2007 North Carolina Public Health ad garners national Telly award, March 20, 2007 North Carolina joins national launch of a new public health initiative, Fruits & Veggies—More Matters™, March 19, 2007 NC Mental Health Announces Action Plan for Community Support Services, March 13, 2007 February 2007 March Is Brain Injury Awareness Month In North Carolina, February 28, 2007 Record grants to NC agencies helping homeless total $18.6 million, February 27, 2007 “Get Real. Get Tested.” campaign comes to Charlotte Feb. 28, February 26, 2007 State agencies seek public input for 3-year independent living plan, February 26, 2007 Flu Activity Increasing Across the State, February 20, 2007 Public Health Officials Urge North Carolinians to Check Peanut Butter, February 16, 2007 State Epidemiologist: Washing Hands Key to Preventing “Stomach Flu”, February 15, 2007 Legislative Heart Health Day focuses attention on preventing heart disease and stroke, February 14, 2007 North Carolina continues to see decline in child abuse and neglect numbers, February 13, 2007 Ribbon cutting marks opening of Sensory Garden for Pre-School at Governor Morehead School, February 12, 2007 Eat Smart” Healthy Meeting Guide Released, February 9, 2007 Safe Surrender an option for overwhelmed mothers, February 8, 2007 Eat Smart, Move More and Kasey Kahne take the obesity fight to NASCAR, February 7, 2007 Simplified Summer Food Program for children now enrolling providers, February 6, 2007 HIV Testing Campaign holds events in Raleigh and Durham, February 6, 2007 January 2007 Community Care/GSK Enter into Flu Vaccine Contract, January 26, 2007 Public Health Officials Warning in Wake of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, January 24, 2007 New report spotlights the problem of asthma in N.C., January 23, 2007 Vocational rehabilitation honors ‘All-Stars’ and ‘Superstars’, January 22, 2007 North Carolinians Urged to Vaccinate their Pets, January 10, 2007 Braille Challenge Launched, Deadline is January 31, January 9, 2007 State Removes Last Fish Consumption Advisory Below Canton Paper Mill, January 9, 2007 It's Not Too Late to Vaccinate Against the Flu, January 5, 2007