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Broughton Hospital Again Among Nation’s Most Beautiful Hospitals

Once more, NCDHHS' Broughton Hospital has been named a Top 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals in America. Hospital employees, patients, community members, partners, stakeholders and other NCDHHS employees came together to cast their votes and see Broughton recognized for its historic beauty. Broughton ranked 13th and tallied 19,004 votes.

New Features Available on the DHHS Website

Two new features have been enabled on www.ncdhhs.gov that help DHHS improve communication with the people we serve. 

Project SEARCH Intern Serves as Role Model for Program

In a short time, Matthew Schwab has become a Project SEARCH success story for the NC Department of Health and Human Services, having secured internships at two divisions.

Opioid Action Plan 2.0 Details Next Steps in Combatting Epidemic

North Carolina’s Opioid Action Plan 2.0 builds upon the progress resulting from the initial version of the plan launched in June 2017.

Summit Engages Partners, Leaders to Continue Fight Against Opioid Epidemic in NC

The two-day Opioid Misuse & Overdose Prevention Summit held last week served as an opportunity to reflect on progress made in North Carolina’s fight against the opioid epidemic and as a rallying cry to continue to invest in supporting communities through prevention and treatment of opioid misuse and overdose.

Media Campaigns Raise Awareness of Opioid Epidemic, Encourage Action

The opioid epidemic has been devastating to North Carolina, causing an average of five deaths in the state every day. North Carolina leaders, including Governor Roy Cooper, have taken steps over the past several years to address the epidemic in our state.

Program for Students with Disabilities Honors Third Graduating Class

The Project SEARCH Transition to Work Program celebrated nine graduates during a ceremony held last month at Raleigh’s Dorothea Dix Campus.

Dr. Michelle Aurelius Named Chief Medical Examiner for North Carolina

Dr. Michelle Aurelius has been appointed Chief Medical Examiner for the North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (NC OCME).

Resources Available for Provider Transition to Medicaid Managed Care

The Division of Health Benefits’ Provider Services has developed a comprehensive plan to engage and support providers through the transition to NC Medicaid Managed Care. The plan includes both web resources and live interaction with providers.

Toxicology Lab Receives Two-year Reaccreditation from National Board

The NC Department of Health and Human Services announced today that the Toxicology Laboratory for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has received reaccreditation from the American Board of Forensic Toxicology.