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2019 Novel Coronavirus
NCDHHS, in coordination with the CDC, is closely monitoring the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). There are no confirmed cases in NC of the new respiratory virus first identified in Wuhan, China.
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NC Medicaid Celebrates 50 Years of Improving Health for North Carolina
This year marks the 50th anniversary of North Carolina’s Medicaid program, which provides health coverage for low-income adults, children, pregnant women, seniors and people with disabilities throughout the state.
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Low-Income Energy Assistance Program
NCDHHS has begun accepting applications through county social services departments for the state's Low-Income Energy Assistance Program.
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Opioid Action Plan 2.0
While North Carolina has made progress in addressing the opioid epidemic, Governor Roy Cooper and DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen launched the updated Opioid Action Plan 2.0 to continue to continue to combat the epidemic.
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NC Early Childhood Action Plan
The plan provides a framework to galvanize coordinated public-private action to achieve 10 measurable goals for young children that address health, safety, family resilience and learning outcomes.
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What We Do
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.
Local Social Services Office
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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