Press Releases

Division of Aging and Adult Services Presents Awards for Work with Older, Vulnerable Adults

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services agency that promotes independence and dignity for North Carolina’s older citizens, recently recognized the extraordinary works of an individual, a local government agency and a stakeholder’s group for their ongoing work to meet the needs

Governor Cooper Releases 2019 NC Early Childhood Action Plan

Today at the Early Childhood Summit in Raleigh, Governor Roy Cooper will release the state's 2019 NC Early Childhood Action Plan. The plan provides a framework to galvanize coordinated, statewide public-private action to achieve 10 measurable goals for young children that address health, safety, family resilience and learning outcomes.

NC Early Childhood Summit Takes Place Wednesday

Stakeholders from across the state in early childhood health, education and child welfare will gather Wednesday for the 2019 NC Early Childhood Summit in Raleigh to launch the release of the NC Early Childhood Action Plan.

DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen Named One of 2019’s Top 25 Women Leaders

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen, M.D. has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2019’s Top 25 Women Leaders.

DHHS Seeks Stakeholder Engagement on Innovative Healthy Opportunities Pilots

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released a policy paper and a Request for Information (RFI) to invite feedback on the Healthy Opportunities Pilots — a groundbreaking program that will test and evaluate the impact of integrating evidence-based, non-medical services into

March Food and Nutrition Services Benefits To Be Delivered Early

Because of the federal shutdown at the beginning of the year, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is continuing to adjust distribution schedules for Food and Nutrition Services benefits. March benefits for all recipients will be distributed by March 3.
 

DHHS Announces Funding to Community-Based Organizations to Promote Physical Activity, Proper Nutrition and Better Health

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has selected seven organizations across the state to receive federal funds to promote healthier living through better nutrition and increased physical activity in the communities they serve. Cancer, heart disease, stroke and diabetes are among the top 10 leading causes of death in North Carolina.

DHHS Receives $10 Million Grant to Promote Integration of Primary and Behavioral Health Care

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services recently received a five-year, $10-million federal grant to improve the health and well-being of adults and children with challenging mental health issues who live in high need communities.

Flu Activity Widespread in North Carolina

Influenza activity is rising in North Carolina as we move closer to the peak of the 2018-19 flu season. Although vaccination early in the season is preferred, it is never too late to get vaccinated and help protect yourself and others from the spread of this dangerous, sometimes deadly virus.

DHHS Announces Prepaid Health Plan Contracts for Medicaid Managed Care

Today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced the selection of Prepaid Health Plans that will participate in Medicaid managed care when the program launches in November 2019. Contracts were awarded after careful evaluation of all responses to the Request for Proposal issued by DHHS on Aug. 9, 2018.