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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

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