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Diabetes Advisory Council Honors Champions in the Fight Against Diabetes

The North Carolina Diabetes Advisory Council honored heroes in the fight against diabetes in an award ceremony held Oct. 26 in Raleigh, just days before the start of Diabetes Awareness Month, declared by Governor Roy Cooper to draw attention to the disease that has no cure.

'Neighbor Helping Neighbor' Community Service Leave Expansion

In the spirit of “Neighbor Helping Neighbor”, Governor Roy Cooper has authorized an expansion of Community Service Leave (CSL) Policy to allow state employees to use up to 40 hours of CSL for any Hurricane Florence-related volunteer activity.

Act Now for 2019 Enrollment in the State Health Plan, NCFlex and Other Benefits

Open Enrollment is underway for state employees to sign up for the State Health Plan, NCFlex benefits and DHHS Supplemental Benefits Plan. But employees must take action soon! The enrollment period ends Oct. 31.

DHHS Flu Shot Clinics on Dix Campus This Week

Flu season is here and DHHS wants you to be vaccinated! As in previous years, DHHS will be offering flu shot clinics for employees, their dependents, and eligible retired state employees.

Deadline for SECC Donations Extended to Dec. 14

The deadline for giving to the 2018 State Employees Combined Campaign has been extended to Dec. 14.

Public Health Employees Take a Bite for NC Crunch Event

Division of Public Health employees participated in the N.C. Crunch event at the division’s Six Forks campus on Oct. 10. At the stroke of noon, a group of participants gathered outside and crunched into a North Carolina grown apple to celebrate National Farm to School Month and to promote local agriculture.

Secretary Cohen Hosts NC Medicaid "All Hands" Meeting

NC Medicaid employees, contractors and business partners met on Aug. 29 for an afternoon hosted by Secretary Mandy Cohen to receive updates on the move to Medicaid Managed Care in North Carolina.

Governor Cooper Proclaims September Deaf Awareness Month

With hearing loss on the rise as baby boomers enter their 60s and 70s, Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed September as Deaf Awareness Month in North Carolina during a brief ceremony Sept. 5 attended by advocates for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at the Executive Mansion.

DHHS Employees Drop Off School Supplies Statewide

Governor Roy Cooper’s 2nd annual School Supply Drive wrapped up last month, with over 3,000 boxes of supplies collected for schools across the state by DHHS and state employees as well as residents.

DSS Collects Food for Backpack Buddies

The Division of Social Services' Economic and Family Services section collected 292 pounds of food for the Inter-Faith Food Ministry, which supports programs that help feed low-income families through efforts like the Backpack Buddies.