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DHHS Employees Help Save Woman on Dix Campus

A group of DHHS employees assisted when a woman was suffering from an overdose on the Dorothea Dix campus in Raleigh.

Secretary Cohen, DHHS Employees Participate in 5K to Prevent Child Maltreatment

Secretary Mandy Cohen, MD, and DHHS employees participated in the inaugural 5 Factors 5K Walk & Run, held April 14 on the Dorothea Dix Campus in Raleigh.

DHHS Employees Plant Pinwheels for Prevention

The pinwheel gardens raise awareness for community activities that support families and public policies that prioritize preventing child abuse and neglect.

Public Health Leaders Contribute to Journal Focused on Adverse Childhood Experiences

Women's and Children's Health Section Chief Kelly Kimple, MD, and Chronic Disease and Injury Section Chief Susan Kansagra, MD, researched and authored an article on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), which are stressful or traumatic events, including abuse and neglect.

25th Bunny Drive Breaks Record

The 25th annual Bunny Drive at DHHS collected a record 2,817 cuddly stuffed animals to distribute to Veterans Administration hospitals, pediatric centers and nursing homes in the Triangle area. 

DHHS Shoutouts: Cherry Hospital Honors Outstanding Housekeeping Employee; DSS Staffer to Attend USDA Training Academy

NCDHHS recognizes employees and partners doing positive work in their communities. 

Results of Employee Survey Available

The results of the 2017 Employee Engagement Survey were recently released to the Department, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.

DHHS Participating in Partnership to Assist Families, Strengthen Workforce Training

North Carolina was selected to participate in a federal program that could help assist vulnerable families in obtaining sustainable employment.

National Volunteer Week Begins April 15; Community Service Leave Makes It Easy for State Employees to Volunteer

Community Service Leave makes it possible for state employees to volunteer in non-profit, non-partisan community service organizations, schools, public universities, community colleges and state agencies. Community Service Leave also lets employees with children get involved in their schools. 

DHHS Shoutouts: NASW-NC Advocate of the Year, Walter B. Jones Staff Fields Calls On-Air About Opioids and More

NCDHHS recognizes employees and partners doing positive work in their communities.