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Aging and Adult Services Honor Organizations That Help Older Adults

A paramedic program, volunteer center and the town of Mooresville were the winners of the Division of Aging and Adult Services’ 25th annual Busse, Maddox and Messer Awards. The awards, handed out during January and February, recognize individuals or organizations that went above and beyond to help aging citizens in North Carolina.

Governor’s Awards for Excellence Nominations Due March 12

The Governor's Awards for Excellence is the highest honor a state employee may receive. The annual award program is designed to acknowledge and express appreciation for outstanding accomplishments that do not fall entirely within the scope of normal duties, but are in the nature of a major contribution reflecting credit on the person and state service. The deadline for DHHS nominations for the North Carolina Governor’s Awards for Excellence is March 12.

N.C. Medicaid and DOJ Collaborate to Stop Fraud, Waste and Abuse

The N.C. Medicaid Office of Compliance and Program Integrity (OCPI), part of DHHS, and N.C. Department of Justice Medicaid Investigations Division (MID) held a joint training for their teams at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh.

DHHS Goes Red with Campaign to Promote Heart Health and Fitness

The Division of Public Health has “Gone Red' again this year with a new online messaging campaign to support the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women initiative and promote cardiovascular health and physical fitness.

N.C. Medicaid Exceeds Budget Targets While Strengthening Program

North Carolina Medicaid, which ensures that nearly 2 million children, seniors and people with disabilities receive health care, finished the 2017 state fiscal year with more than $86 million in cash-on-hand. In addition to key improvements to the Medicaid program to combat the opioid crisis and improve overall accountability, it was the fourth straight year for Medicaid to close with savings.

DHHS Finishes Strong for SECC

DHHS employees increased their giving for the 2017 State Employees Combined Campaign (SECC) donation drive, with donations exceeding 2016 totals by more than 10 percent.

Raleigh Museum Exhibit Commemorates 1918 North Carolina Flu Epidemic

DHHS’ Division of Public Health partnered with the City of Raleigh Museum to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 1918 epidemic with an exhibit designed by COR Museum Research Educator Ed Longe that guides visitors through North Carolina’s experience and response to the epidemic, and what science has learned about handling epidemics today and for the future.

DHHS Celebrates Anniversary with Lumbee Vocational Rehabilitation Tribal Program

Several DHHS divisions joined the Lumbee Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Program to celebrate Ability Day, their 10th anniversary of serving individuals with disabilities in its tribal territories.

N.C. Public Health Leaders Focus on the Future with New, Strategic Vision

N.C. Public Health Division Director Danny Staley laid out a roadmap to a new strategic service model for public health, known as Public Health 3.0, at this year's North Carolina Health Leaders' Conference in Raleigh.

Chris Hoke Receives Levine Award at Public Health Leader’s Conference

Chris Hoke, Chief of the Division of Public Health’s Office of Regulatory and Legal Affairs, was presented the Ronald H. Levine Legacy Award on Jan. 18 during the statewide Public Health Leaders’ Conference in Raleigh.