Press Releases
NC Medicaid Managed Care Open Enrollment Begins Today in 27 Counties
Monday, July 15, 2019 Open enrollment for Medicaid managed care begins today in 27 counties. From July 15 through Sept. 13, 2019, more than 300,000 households with nearly 540,000 people in Medicaid can choose a health plan to provide their Medicaid services, along with a primary care provider.NC Receives $1.2 Million in Grants to Fight Opioid Epidemic in Six Rural Communities
Wednesday, July 3, 2019 Six rural North Carolina communities will share $1.2 million in federal grant funds to strengthen and expand their response to opioid use disorder with increased planning; prevention; evidence-based treatment, including medication-assisted treatment; and recovery service delivery.Funding to Help North Carolinians Keep Cool
Wednesday, July 3, 2019Funding is available to help North Carolinians in crisis pay utility bills or secure fuel or cooling resources.
Food Safety Tips for Independence Day
Monday, July 1, 2019Because many Fourth of July celebrations include grilling, picnics and other outdoor food events, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is promoting easy steps everyone should take to avoid foodborne illnesses associated with summer heat.
The Walter B. Jones Center Celebrates 50 Years of Recovery, Expands Treatment Services
Friday, June 21, 2019The Walter B. Jones Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center on Wednesday celebrated 50 years of recovery services and the expansion of treatment services for residents of eastern North Carolina.
Governor Notes Progress in Fighting Opioid Epidemic; Unveils Opioid Action Plan 2.0
Tuesday, June 11, 2019Today, at the opening of the 2019 Opioid Summit, Governor Roy Cooper highlighted the state’s progress in addressing the opioid epidemic over the last two years and launched the updated Opioid Action Plan 2.0 to continue to combat this issue in North Carolina.
DHHS Seeks Public Input at Hickory ‘Town Hall’ on Improvements to Child Welfare in North Carolina
Monday, June 3, 2019The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Social Services is holding a town hall meeting Wednesday, June 5 in Hickory to receive public comment on improving child welfare in the state.
Take Simple Steps to Practice Water Safety and Protect Against Drowning, Health Officials Say
Friday, May 24, 2019Heading to a beach, lake, river or pool this holiday weekend? Officials at the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services caution swimmers to take steps to ensure water safety, including keeping a close watch on children and young adults and avoiding rip currents at the coast.
North Carolina Offers Hepatitis A Vaccinations at Treatment Centers
Thursday, May 23, 2019To help those struggling with substance use disorders and enhance public health prevention efforts, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is focusing efforts to reach patients at risk for hepatitis A in the state-operated Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Centers.
NC Health Officials Urge Caution as Temperatures Climb
Thursday, May 23, 2019With sweltering temperatures forecast over much of North Carolina for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are urging people to take steps to protect themselves from heat-related illnesses.
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