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Latest News 2012 Forecasting Error Increases Medicaid Shortfall NCTracks: The Final Countdown State Health Officials Continue Investigation and Control of Statewide Measles Outbreak Training for New DHHS Claims System in Triad Next Week DHHS, local social services department leaders gather to focus on communication and better customer service at Summit N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Investigating Measles Outbreak N.C. Tackles Medicaid Reform Governor’s Medicaid reforms are patient-centered, necessary Fish Consumption Advisory for Lake Norman DHHS Secretary Aldona Wos Makes Personnel Announcements QuitlineNC Offers Nicotine Replacement Therapy at No Cost for a Limited Time Governor McCrory Announces "Partnership for a Healthy North Carolina" N.C. DHHS Cautions Against Sharing Diabetes Care Equipment Replacement Medicaid Computer System on Track, Outside Consultant Tells DHHS DHHS Selects Sholar for Intergovernmental Relations Post DHHS Invites Stakeholders to the Table DHHS Names New Technology Chief North Carolina DHHS Releases Consumer Guide to Healthcare Associated Infections Carol Steckel Brings National and State Experience to New Role as N.C. Medicaid Director DHHS Secretary Wos Calls for Immediate Freeze on Old Medicaid Computer System DHHS Secretary Aldona Wos Names New Medicaid Director North Carolina Flu Activity at Highest Level in a Decade State Health Director Urges Vaccinations North Carolina Tops in State Public Health Preparedness N.C. DHHS Reports First Flu Deaths of the Season N.C. DHHS Encourages Flu Vaccination as Part of Holiday Preparation DHHS Public Health Investigators Identify Source of E. coli Outbreak DHHS Encourages North Carolinians to Maintain, Not Gain Weight during the Holidays North Carolina Reports Third Meningitis Case Associated with National Outbreak Counties Project Enrollment of More than 4,000 Students in Pre-K Immediately using New Funding N.C. Infant Mortality Rate Up Slightly After Record Low Last Year DHHS Confirms North Carolina Death In Meningitis Outbreak N.C. DHHS Updates Progress on E.coli Investigation Latest Action Against Questionable Medicaid Providers Avoids Payments of $19 Million in First Six Months N.C. DHHS Confirms First Death from E. coli Infection N.C. DHHS Investigates E. coli Outbreak Related to Cleveland County Fair Leland Fire/Rescue paramedics tops in North Carolina NC DHHS Receives $5.6 Million Grant for New HIV Health Initiative Gov. Perdue to Join in Ribbon Cutting October 8 for New Public Health Lab and State Medical Examiner’s Office Second North Carolina Case Identified in National Meningitis Investigation DHHS helps more than 6,700 workers with disabilities find meaningful employment Governor Bev Perdue Encourages More North Carolinians to Protect Themselves From Flu State Health Director Issues Warning Following Meningitis Outbreak N.C. DHHS reminds people to vaccinate pets as the best way to avoid rabies N.C. DHHS Investigates Resident Death at Murdoch Developmental Center N.C. DHHS Issues Warning about Potential Salmonella Link to Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter - Updated September 25 Four Recognized for Contributions to an Aging Workforce; NC Celebrates Employ the Older Worker Week PUBLIC NOTICE - Comment Period Opens on Social Services Block Grant Falls Leading Cause of Injury-Related Deaths to Seniors in 69 Counties; Top Reason for Hospitalizations and Emergency Room Visits in all 100 Counties Governor Perdue Declares Fetal Alcohol Awareness Day DHHS Announces New Food Rules to Promote Safety When Dining Out DHHS Reports Five Cases of West Nile Virus in North Carolina DHHS, U.S. DOJ Reach Agreement on Community-Based Care for Citizens with Serious Mental Illness DHHS Reports North Carolina's First Infant Death from Whooping Cough North Carolina DHHS Reports First West Nile Fatality of 2012 All 278 North Carolinians on ADAP Waiting List to Receive HIV Drugs See all press releases