Press Releases

This week is Sexually Transmitted Infection Awareness Week — Syphilis Cases on the Rise in North Carolina, Especially in Women and Babies

Syphilis cases in North Carolina are on the rise, increasing 23% from 2021 to 2022, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported today as part of Sexually Transmitted Infection Awareness Week.

NCDHHS Offers Community-Based Capacity Restoration Services to ITP Defendants in Mecklenburg, Wake and Cumberland Counties

Building on the success of a program in Mecklenburg County, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the development of pilot community-based programs to restore the capacity of people who the courts determine are Incapable to Proceed (ITP) to trial.

NCDHHS Urges North Carolinians to "Fight the Bite" with Insect Repellant and Other Prevention Tools to Avoid Tick- and Mosquito-Borne Disease

With warmer weather on the way, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services urges North Carolinians to "Fight the Bite" by taking measures to reduce their risk of tick- and mosquito-borne diseases.

NCDHHS Announces COVID-19 Dashboard and Other Changes for COVID-19 Response

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced changes to its COVID-19 dashboard and state-funded testing sites as the federal public health emergency comes to an end May 11, 2023, and COVID-19 becomes part of a routine part of public health and health care activities.

Child Abuse Prevention Month Highlights North Carolina’s Collective Responsibility to Build Nurturing, Positive Childhoods

Recognizing the role everyone plays in helping North Carolina’s children reach their untapped potential, Governor Roy Cooper declared April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.

New North Carolina School Behavioral Health Action Plan Aims to Address Youth Health Crisis

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, today released the North Carolina School Behavioral Health Action Plan to address the urgent mental and behavioral health crisis facing youth through key investments in our schools.

NCDHHS Livestream Cafecito and Tele-Town Hall: Managing Health in Rural and Farmworker Communities

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live Cafecito and Spanish-language tele-town hall on Tuesday, March 28, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss the importance of managing health with a focus on rural and farmworker communities and available resources across the state.

NCDHHS Livestream Fireside Chat and Tele-Town Hall: Whole Person Health in Rural Communities

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday, March 23, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss the importance of whole person health with a focus on realities in rural communities and available resources across the state.

Voluntary Recall of Certain Gerber Good Start SoothePro Powdered Infant Formula

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is cautioning families about certain infant formula that has been recalled by Perrigo for potentially containing a bacteria that can lead to illness in infants.

NCDHHS Launches New QuitlineNC Services to Make Stopping Tobacco Use and Vaping More Accessible

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today launched an improved QuitlineNC, offering more services and ways for tobacco users to successfully quit smoking or stop using other tobacco products, including vaping and e-cigarettes. Those seeking to quit smoking can now access "Quit Coaches" through live chat or text, watch group videos and create a personalized dashboard to track their quitting progress.