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NCDHHS to Host Live Fireside Chat, Tele-Town Hall on NC Medicaid, COVID-19 Testing, Treatment and Prevention

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today, Sept. 30, at 5 p.m. will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on NC Medicaid and COVID-19 testing, treatment and prevention, including safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines.

NCDHHS Hires First Chief Health Equity Officer and Launches New Office of Health Equity

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) today announced the hiring of Victor Armstrong as the Department’s first ever Chief Health Equity Officer. NCDHHS created the position as well as the Office of Health Equity to lead its focus to advance health equity and reduce disparities in opportunity and outcomes for historically marginalized populations.

2021 John R. Larkins Award Honoree Presented to NCDHHS’ April Parker

April Parker, a social worker and program coordinator with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services' Central Regional Hospital, was honored today as the recipient of the 2021 John R. Larkins Award.