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After months of decline, North Carolina is experiencing a rapid increase in COVID-19 spread among those who are unvaccinated.
Published: Tuesday, August 17th, 2021 @ 4:26 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, the North Carolina Healthcare Association (NCHA) announced its position approved by the association’s board of trustees supporting COVID-19 vaccination requirements for healthcare workers.
Published: Sunday, August 15th, 2021 @ 7:43 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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On July 21, 2021, the North Carolina Legislature voted in final approval of Senate Bill 146, sending the legislation to Governor Cooper’s desk to be signed into law.
Published: Saturday, August 14th, 2021 @ 4:02 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced it has expanded its COVID-19 wastewater surveillance program from 10 to 19 sites to better identify areas where virus is spreading.
Published: Thursday, August 12th, 2021 @ 8:15 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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As the Coronavirus pandemic, or COVID-19, progresses through mutation and spread throughout the world and, ultimately, the United States, BCN shall endeavor to keep the public informed.
Published: Tuesday, August 10th, 2021 @ 7:33 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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COVID-19 Situation Update: July 21
Published: Sunday, August 8th, 2021 @ 8:53 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Prolonged exposure to heat can lead to dehydration, overheating, heat illness or even death.
Published: Thursday, August 5th, 2021 @ 4:34 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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This new initiative expands PTRC AAA’s successful local at-home vaccination program to communities across the state.
Published: Thursday, August 5th, 2021 @ 12:31 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the state’s five Medicaid prepaid health plans have joined NCCARE360 — the nation’s first statewide coordinated care network connecting individuals to local services and resources.
Published: Wednesday, August 4th, 2021 @ 11:09 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Natalie Everett of Pineville received a $1 million prize as the state’s second Your Shot at A Million Summer Cash Drawing winner.
Published: Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 @ 4:36 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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"Our facilities are leaders in caring for people with complex needs, and our staff have heroically protected the people they serve and each other from day one of this pandemic"
Published: Monday, August 2nd, 2021 @ 9:09 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ vaccine data dashboard now includes vaccination information from federal providers
Published: Sunday, August 1st, 2021 @ 1:07 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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COVID-19 Situation Update: July 14
Published: Saturday, July 31st, 2021 @ 5:09 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed July Adolescent Immunization Awareness Month to highlight the importance of immunizations for North Carolina’s preteens and teens.
Published: Friday, July 30th, 2021 @ 10:16 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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COVID-19 Situation Update: July 9
Published: Saturday, July 24th, 2021 @ 7:09 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is urging all unvaccinated North Carolinians to get a COVID-19 vaccine
Published: Thursday, July 22nd, 2021 @ 6:49 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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COVID-19 Situation Update: June 30
Published: Tuesday, July 20th, 2021 @ 2:44 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Launched in 2015, NCServes is the nation’s first statewide coordinated network of public, private, and non-profit organizations working together to connect military service members, veterans, and military families
Published: Monday, July 19th, 2021 @ 12:47 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Candidate filing for most 2021 city, town, and village elections in North Carolina begins at noon Friday, July 2, and ends at noon Friday, July 16.
Published: Monday, July 19th, 2021 @ 11:08 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today updated North Carolina’s vaccine data on its COVID Data Tracker.
Published: Monday, July 19th, 2021 @ 10:18 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Starting July 1, nearly 1.6 million Medicaid beneficiaries in North Carolina will begin receiving the same Medicaid services in a new way through NC Medicaid Managed Care health plans.
Published: Wednesday, July 14th, 2021 @ 9:02 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Bladen County, which has a vaccination rate of only 33%, is experiencing critical viral spread and increases in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Published: Saturday, July 10th, 2021 @ 4:16 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Public Health today released its Plan to End the HIV Epidemic in the state.
Published: Saturday, July 10th, 2021 @ 9:51 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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COVID-19 Situation Update: June 23
Published: Thursday, July 8th, 2021 @ 12:35 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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To help Medicaid beneficiaries get the accurate information they need to make an informed decision about getting the COVID-19 vaccine, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will reimburse Medicaid providers for providing counseling on the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination.
Published: Wednesday, July 7th, 2021 @ 8:56 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is expanding the number of locations providing $25 Summer Cards to offset the time and transportation costs of getting vaccinated.
Published: Tuesday, July 6th, 2021 @ 1:18 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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COVID-19 Situation Update: June 16
Published: Tuesday, June 29th, 2021 @ 9:08 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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North Carolinians vaccinated by the Veterans Administration (VA) and through the Tribal Health Program are now eligible for the $4 Million Summer Cash and College Tuition drawings
Published: Tuesday, June 29th, 2021 @ 2:27 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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There is increasing urgency for people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as the more dangerous new Delta variant is rapidly spreading in the United States
Published: Thursday, June 24th, 2021 @ 10:07 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the state is expanding availability of its at-home COVID-19 test collection.
Published: Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021 @ 1:27 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is launching an expanded COVID-19 screening testing program to support public, charter and private K-12 schools in protecting students and staff from the spread of COVID-19.
Published: Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021 @ 9:24 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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COVID-19 Situation Update: June 10
Published: Thursday, June 17th, 2021 @ 2:16 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced more than 80% of adults 65 and older in the state have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Published: Thursday, June 10th, 2021 @ 3:55 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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COVID-19 Situation Update: June 2
Published: Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 @ 12:38 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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