Data from samples collected June 19 and July 6 show that the most recent results of finished, or treated, water in all but one facility were below the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services' health goal of 140 parts per trillion. The data also reveal that concentrations of GenX are trending downward.
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North Carolina is a recipient of more than $31 million to address the opioid crisis through the 21st Century Cures Act, State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants.
The North Carolina Division of Public Health is advising North Carolinians to “Fight the Bite' and take important precautions to protect against tick and mosquito bites during warm weather months.
The North Carolina Division of Public Health is encouraging North Carolinians to make sure they are up-to-date on their vaccines after seven mumps cases were identified in North Carolina residents in April.
State health officials are encouraging North Carolinians to protect themselves against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) as a part of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Awareness Month, observed in April.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services encourages adding healthy and smart lifestyle choices to New Year’s resolutions for the coming year.
State health officials encourage North Carolinians to take health and safety precautions during the winter months.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the state's first death from flu for the 2016-2017 flu season.
Public health officials remind everyone to “tip and toss” outdoor water containers after this weekend’s heavy rain.
Mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis has infected one human and seven horses this summer in North Carolina, state health and agricultural officials report.