Press Releases

State Health Officials Encourage Radon Testing

As part of Governor Pat McCrory’s commitment to a healthy North Carolina, the Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging North Carolinians to test their homes for radon.  Officials are distributing free radon test kits through county health departments.

Top N.C. Health Educator Joins Team Shaping N.C.'s Medicaid Reform

Secretary Rick Brajer announced today that Dr. Warren Newton, a leading health educator in North Carolina, has agreed to serve the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services as a senior medical advisor to help shape Medicaid reform, while continuing his current role as director of North Carolina’s Area Health Education Centers.

State Health Officials Urge Awareness of Zika Virus, Travel Recommendations

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging all North Carolinians to be aware of the risk of Zika virus infection before traveling to Central America, South America or the Caribbean.

NC DHHS Secretary Encourages Flu Vaccine During National Influenza Vaccination Week

N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Rick Brajer encourages all North Carolina residents to protect themselves against the flu during National Influenza Vaccination Week, Dec. 6-12.

N.C. DHHS Recognizes World AIDS Day

Today is World AIDS Day, which renews opportunities for health service agencies to work actively and collaboratively with partners to raise awareness about HIV and move closer to an AIDS-free generation. 

N.C. DHHS Focuses Attention on Adoption Awareness

In recognition of November as Adoption Awareness Month, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services thanked families and professionals in the adoption community during an event held Nov. 20 on the eve of Adoption Awareness Day.

N.C. DHHS to Accept Applications for Low Income Energy Assistance Program Dec. 1

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is accepting applications for the state's Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) beginning Dec. 1, 2015.

Governor McCrory Announces Grant to Expand Mental Health Supervision Program for Probationers

Governor Pat McCrory announced today the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has received a $679,000 grant award to expand a specialty mental health probation pilot program to Brunswick, McDowell, Guilford, Mecklenburg, Orange and Durham counties.

New Law Requires Child-Proof Packaging, Nicotine Labeling for Electronic Cigarette Fluids

North Carolina is requiring new packaging and label requirements on electronic cigarette products sold in the state, effective Dec. 1.

NC DHHS Reports First Flu Death of the Season

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the state's first death from flu for the 2015-2016 influenza season.