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.
More than 200 community stakeholders engaged in the planning for the Family First Prevention Services Act during a meeting June 5 at N.C. State University’s McKimmon Center.
The Department of Health and Human Services offers a toll-free help line for parents of and professionals who work with Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN).
The Human & Social Web Applications Management Unit of DHHS’ Information Technology Division is helping DHHS’ Hearings & Appeals Section go paperless.
The North Carolina Rehabilitation Association hosted their 23rd annual C. Odell Tyndall Legislative Breakfast on June 13 in the cafeteria of the North Carolina General Assembly in Raleigh.
DHHS Division of Health Service Regulation's Radiation Protection section's drone will be able to detect radiation, allowing its human handlers to remain safe distance away.
The Community Engagement and Empowerment team, a group within DHHS’ Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services, works to connect communities with policymakers and help people advocate for themselves or for a family member.
Dorothea Dix Park will host several events this summer and fall.
Hope 4 NC helped provide behavioral health resources to areas impacted by Hurricane Matthew.
With grant funding helping to facilitate connections, the TBI team hopes to make the process of recovery a little bit smoother.