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New Study to Examine Opioid Crisis in Western North Carolina

The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is partnering with RTI International, local health departments, the Harm Reduction Coalition and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to develop collaborative solutions to opioid use and related public-health problems in eight western North Carolina counties.

DHHS Emergency Medical Staff Respond to Areas Struck by Hurricanes Irma and Maria

Two massive hurricanes that brought catastrophic damage to the Florida Keys (Irma) and Puerto Rico (Maria) have been receiving medical support from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services.

DHHS Presents Updates to Joint Legislative Oversight Committees

On Oct. 10, N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen and members of the DHHS leadership team presented updates to two Joint Legislative Oversight Committees: Health and Human Services, and Medicaid and NC Health Choice.

DHHS Leaders Hear from Front-Line Professionals at N.C. Community Transitions Institute

The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services concluded the third annual N.C. Community Transitions Institute Oct. 10 with a listening session at Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh.

Rowan County Pair is N.C.'s Top Paramedic Team for 2017

A team from Rowan County gave the top performance at this week's North Carolina Paramedic Championship.

DHHS Employee Raising Awareness, Funds to Help Diabetes Research

The Joslin Diabetes Center is a world-renowned center for diabetes treatment and research that is dedicated to finding a cure for diabetes and ensuring that people with diabetes have long, healthy lives.

First Lady Kristin Cooper Teams Up with State Health Director to Encourage Vaccination Against Flu

North Carolina First Lady Kristin Cooper joined State Health Director Dr. Betsey Tilson at Wake County Human Services to encourage North Carolinians to get vaccinated against the flu.

Deaf Awareness Month Celebrated by Governor Cooper, DSDHH Leaders

Governor Roy Cooper and Division of Services for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing leadership celebrated September as Deaf Awareness Month during an event at the capitol building on Sept. 6,

DHHS Celebrates National Recovery Month

The goal of National Recovery Month, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is to celebrate individuals in recovery and increase awareness and understanding of substance use disorders.

September is National Preparedness Month

As Hurricane Irma brushes the state, public health officials are joining other statewide emergency response partners to provide resources and tools to local health departments promoting emergency preparedness in local communities.