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Two Hospitals Selected to Increase Rural Psychiatric and Substance Use Treatment Capacity
Wednesday, May 31, 2017The new beds will help reduce travel distances to inpatient beds and decrease wait times for individuals in emergency departments who need inpatient behavioral health care. At least half of the beds will serve people who are unable to pay for care, or have Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE.
Hepatitis B, C on Rise in N.C.; Health Officials Encourage Precautions, Testing
Tuesday, May 30, 2017Based on preliminary data, 172 new cases of hepatitis B and 186 new cases of hepatitis C were reported across the state in 2016. An estimated 110,000 to 150,000 North Carolinians have a chronic hepatitis C infection, and 25,000 to 66,000 have a chronic hepatitis B infection.
Governor Cooper Announces $31 Million Grant to Fight Opioid Epidemic in NC
Thursday, May 18, 2017North 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.
State Health Officials Advise N.C. Residents to "Fight the Bite" During Warm Weather Months
Wednesday, May 17, 2017The 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.
Seven Mumps Cases Identified in April; N.C. Health Officials Encourage Precautions
Thursday, May 4, 2017The 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.
N.C. DHHS Accepting Applications For Operation Fan Heat Relief
Monday, May 1, 2017The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Aging and Adult Services begins accepting applications for Operation Fan Heat Relief today. People 60 and older, as well as adults with disabilities, are eligible to sign up for assistance through Oct. 31 at local aging agencies across the state.
Public Comment Sought on Proposed Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Waiver
Wednesday, April 26, 2017The Weatherization Assistance Program helps low-income families save on energy and expenses by installing materials that create a safe, comfortable and energy-efficient home environment.
Public Input Sought on Medicaid Reform; Sessions Scheduled Across the State
Tuesday, April 25, 2017The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking additional public input on the transformation of the Medicaid and NC Health Choice programs.
N.C. Health Officials Encourage Protection Against HIV and STDs
Friday, April 21, 2017State 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.
Reported Flu Deaths Climb to 110 Statewide
Thursday, March 16, 2017Twenty flu deaths were reported in North Carolina for the week ending March 11, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
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