Secretary Cohen Named One of 2019’s Top 25 Women Leaders

Modern Healthcare’s biennial recognition program honors the top women health care executives who are influencing health policy and care delivery models across the country.

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March FNS Benefits to Be Issued Early

Because of the federal shutdown at the beginning of the year, NCDHHS is continuing to adjust distribution schedules for Food and Nutrition Services benefits.

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Prepaid Health Plan Contracts Awarded for Medicaid Managed Care

DHHS has announced the selection of Prepaid Health Plans that will participate in Medicaid managed care when the program launches in November 2019.

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Flu Activity Widespread in North Carolina

Influenza activity is rising in North Carolina as we move closer to the peak of the 2018-19 flu season. It’s never too late to get vaccinated and help protect yourself and others from the spread of this dangerous and sometimes deadly virus.

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Mobile App Available for People in FNS, Work First Programs

People who receive help buying food through the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) program or cash assistance through the Work First program can now access account information through a free mobile application called ebtEDGE.

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Hurricane Florence Recovery

Hurricane Florence caused wide-ranging effects on North Carolina and the people that DHHS serves.

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NC Receives $4.5M Early Childhood Grant

North Carolina has been awarded a $4.5-million preschool development grant, Governor Roy Cooper recently announced. The grant will help North Carolina improve the health, safety, and developmental and academic readiness of young children across the state.

DHHS Recognizes Outstanding Teams

Teams that sprang into action during and after Hurricane Florence, groups working on the transition to Medicaid Managed Care and those that work hard to increase joy in the workplace were among the 16 teams from throughout DHHS honored in mid-December with the first-ever Team Recognition Awards.

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The Department of Health and Human Services manages the delivery of health- and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable citizens – children, elderly, disabled and low-income families. The Department works closely with health care professionals, community leaders and advocacy groups; local, state and federal entities; and many other stakeholders to make this happen.

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Every county in North Carolina has its own local social services agency. If you have questions, they have answers. We're here to help you find contact information for your local county office.

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