Newsletter Articles

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. 

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.

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

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.

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

Employees from across the NC Department of Health and Human Services recently participated in the Fourth Annual Women’s Health Awareness Day, held at North Carolina Central University in Durham. 

Seven employees of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are among 17 from across state government honored recently for their years of public service. 

The Office of Communications is pleased to share updated branding guidance for DHHS that replaces the “NC Tree” and uses the state seal. 

The Division of Public Health's Epidemiology and Evaluation Team held its 17th annual Poster Day event April 27 at the division's Six Forks campus in Raleigh.

Lori Herrick, an investigations consultant with DHHS’ Division of Child Development and Early Education, appeared on a recent episode of “Returning the Favor,” a Facebook show hosted by Mike Rowe of "Dirty Jobs" fame. Herrick co-founded the Women Roofers Group, a group that fixes roofs for Rutherford County residents in need. 
 

The NC Department of Health and Human Services and the North Carolina Healthcare Association have awarded six North Carolina hospitals and health systems grants for a pilot program to combat the opioid crisis in North Carolina.

Six Project SEARCH Transition to Work Program participants were honored May 16 at a celebration held at Raleigh’s Dorothea Dix Campus, completing a process that began in October 2017 with a focus on learning work and life skills that can be used to pursue employment. 

DHHS celebrated joy at work during events at DHHS offices and facilities statewide throughout May to show appreciation to employees for their hard work.

After nine months working on several cross-departmental projects, twenty-five employees graduated from the LeadershipDHHS program in a ceremony on May 15. 

DHHS Office of Emergency Medical Services deployed their mobile surgical unit to St. Croix as the island recovers from two hurricanes.