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Efforts by a national organization of public health agency peers to have a uniform set of nationwide drinking water standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency has been embraced by the North Carolina Division of Public Health.
Efforts by a national organization of public health agency peers to have a uniform set of nationwide drinking water standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency has been embraced by the North Carolina Division of Public Health.
 
State health officials are alerting law enforcement and medical professionals of potent synthetic opioids, including furanylfentanyl, following at least 19 related fatalities in North Carolina since the beginning of this year
State health officials are alerting law enforcement and medical professionals of potent synthetic opioids, including furanylfentanyl, following at least 19 related fatalities in North Carolina since the beginning of this year
 
Kathy Dutton, senior administrator for the office of patient and family experience at Vidant Medical Center (VMC), was recently given the Administrative Leader Patient and Family Advisor (PFA) Champion Award by the North Carolina Quality Center (NCQC), an initiative of the North Carolina Hospital.
Kathy Dutton, senior administrator for the office of patient and family experience at Vidant Medical Center (VMC), was recently given the Administrative Leader Patient and Family Advisor (PFA) Champion Award by the North Carolina Quality Center (NCQC), an initiative of the North Carolina Hospital.
 
Dave Galloway and Dorothea Handron, patient and family advisors at Vidant Medical Center (VMC), are the recipients of the Outstanding Patient Family Advisory Award by the North Carolina Quality Center, an initiative of the North Carolina Hospital Association
Dave Galloway and Dorothea Handron, patient and family advisors at Vidant Medical Center (VMC), are the recipients of the Outstanding Patient Family Advisory Award by the North Carolina Quality Center, an initiative of the North Carolina Hospital Association
 
Syphilis rates in North Carolina are highest since the year 2000, and state health officials are reminding citizens that regular screening is key to prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases
Syphilis rates in North Carolina are highest since the year 2000, and state health officials are reminding citizens that regular screening is key to prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases
 
State health officials announced today that the state- and Medicaid-funded Local Management Entities/Managed Care Organizations providing mental health, intellectual and developmental disability and substance use services to North Carolina citizens will be consolidating into four service regions
State health officials announced today that the state- and Medicaid-funded Local Management Entities/Managed Care Organizations providing mental health, intellectual and developmental disability and substance use services to North Carolina citizens will be consolidating into four service regions
 
Vidant Home Health and Hospice received five stars for patient experience for home health care through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Vidant Home Health and Hospice received five stars for patient experience for home health care through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is receiving public comments through April 18, 2016, on the draft N.C. Medicaid reform waiver application
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is receiving public comments through April 18, 2016, on the draft N.C. Medicaid reform waiver application
 
Vidant Medical Center joins forces with more than 500 local and national organizations to increase colorectal cancer screening rates across the country
Vidant Medical Center joins forces with more than 500 local and national organizations to increase colorectal cancer screening rates across the country
 
State officials continue to encourage awareness of travel recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as they pertain to Zika virus
State officials continue to encourage awareness of travel recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as they pertain to Zika virus
 
Today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced the first case of Zika virus infection in a North Carolina resident
Today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced the first case of Zika virus infection in a North Carolina resident
 
As part of Governor Pat McCrory's commitment to a healthy North Carolina, the Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging North Carolinians to test their homes for radon
As part of Governor Pat McCrory's commitment to a healthy North Carolina, the Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging North Carolinians to test their homes for radon
 
State health officials continue to monitor for Zika virus, and encourage North Carolinians to be aware of the possible risk of exposure to the virus before traveling to Central and South America, Mexico and the Caribbean.
State health officials continue to monitor for Zika virus, and encourage North Carolinians to be aware of the possible risk of exposure to the virus before traveling to Central and South America, Mexico and the Caribbean.
 
Researchers from Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill presented their report on the effects of alcohol on the brains of young people to the Governor's Substance Abuse and Underage Drinking Prevention and Treatment Task Force today. Governor Pat McCrory requested the report in December.
Researchers from Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill presented their report on the effects of alcohol on the brains of young people to the Governor's Substance Abuse and Underage Drinking Prevention and Treatment Task Force today. Governor Pat McCrory requested the report in December.
 
Secretary Rick Brajer announced today that Dr. Warren Newton, a leading health educator in North Carolina, has agreed to serve the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services as a senior medical advisor to help shape Medicaid reform, while continuing his current role as director of...
Secretary Rick Brajer announced today that Dr. Warren Newton, a leading health educator in North Carolina, has agreed to serve the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services as a senior medical advisor to help shape Medicaid reform, while continuing his current role as director of...
 
Six of Vidant Health's hospitals are joining the Wake Forest Baptist Telestroke Network. Fully operational members include Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington, Vidant Duplin Hospital in Kenansville, and Vidant Edgecombe in Tarboro. Later this year, Vidant Bertie Hospital in Windsor, Vidant...
Six of Vidant Health's hospitals are joining the Wake Forest Baptist Telestroke Network. Fully operational members include Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington, Vidant Duplin Hospital in Kenansville, and Vidant Edgecombe in Tarboro. Later this year, Vidant Bertie Hospital in Windsor, Vidant...
 
The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center offers a variety of special programs and activities to help cancer patients, survivors as well as their primary caregivers deal with the emotional and physical challenges associated with having cancer.
The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center offers a variety of special programs and activities to help cancer patients, survivors as well as their primary caregivers deal with the emotional and physical challenges associated with having cancer.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging all North Carolinians to be aware of the risk of Zika virus infection before traveling to Central America, South America or the Caribbean.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging all North Carolinians to be aware of the risk of Zika virus infection before traveling to Central America, South America or the Caribbean.
 
Vidant Health, East Carolina Heart Institute and its physician partners are working together to offer education and information about women's heart disease with our 2016 Heart Truth Speaking Tour.
Vidant Health, East Carolina Heart Institute and its physician partners are working together to offer education and information about women's heart disease with our 2016 Heart Truth Speaking Tour.
 
Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center (LWJCC), a joint venture between Vidant Medical Center and the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, has been granted a three-year/full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered...
Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center (LWJCC), a joint venture between Vidant Medical Center and the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, has been granted a three-year/full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered...
 
Dr. Catherine Cabungcal, a board certified internal medicine physician, joined Vidant Internal Medicine - Washington on Dec. 28.
Dr. Catherine Cabungcal, a board certified internal medicine physician, joined Vidant Internal Medicine - Washington on Dec. 28.
 
Due to increasing numbers of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and other viral respiratory illnesses cases, beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, only children 12 and older may visit patients at the James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.
Due to increasing numbers of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and other viral respiratory illnesses cases, beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, only children 12 and older may visit patients at the James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.
 
The grants will be awarded as part of the 2016-2017 Community Benefit Grants program; the grant cycle period is July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017. Grants will be accepted from Beaufort and Hyde Counties.
The grants will be awarded as part of the 2016-2017 Community Benefit Grants program; the grant cycle period is July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017. Grants will be accepted from Beaufort and Hyde Counties.
 
Dr. Gerhardt Winkel, a board certified general surgeon, joined Vidant General Surgery - Washington located at 615 E. 12 Street, on Dec. 28.
Dr. Gerhardt Winkel, a board certified general surgeon, joined Vidant General Surgery - Washington located at 615 E. 12 Street, on Dec. 28.
 
Today is World AIDS Day, which renews opportunities for health service agencies to work actively and collaboratively with partners to raise awareness about HIV and move closer to an AIDS-free generation.
Today is World AIDS Day, which renews opportunities for health service agencies to work actively and collaboratively with partners to raise awareness about HIV and move closer to an AIDS-free generation.
 
With support from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health (DPH) and other partners, the North Carolina Diabetes Advisory Council (DAC) will release the inaugural publication North Carolina's Guide to Diabetes Prevention and Management 2015-2020 on
With support from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health (DPH) and other partners, the North Carolina Diabetes Advisory Council (DAC) will release the inaugural publication North Carolina's Guide to Diabetes Prevention and Management 2015-2020 on
 
In recognition of November as Adoption Awareness Month, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services thanked families and professionals in the adoption community during an event held Nov. 20 on the eve of Adoption Awareness Day.
In recognition of November as Adoption Awareness Month, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services thanked families and professionals in the adoption community during an event held Nov. 20 on the eve of Adoption Awareness Day.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has received a $679,000 grant award to expand a specialty mental health probation pilot program to Brunswick, McDowell, Guilford, Mecklenburg, Orange and Durham counties. The grant comes from the...
Governor Pat McCrory announced today the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has received a $679,000 grant award to expand a specialty mental health probation pilot program to Brunswick, McDowell, Guilford, Mecklenburg, Orange and Durham counties. The grant comes from the...
 
North Carolina is requiring new packaging and label requirements on electronic cigarette products sold in the state, effective Dec. 1.
North Carolina is requiring new packaging and label requirements on electronic cigarette products sold in the state, effective Dec. 1.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed the Baby Carlie Nugent Bill (HB698) into law today, legislation that will add a screening test for severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) and other T-Cell lymphopenias to the newborn screening panel.
Governor Pat McCrory signed the Baby Carlie Nugent Bill (HB698) into law today, legislation that will add a screening test for severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) and other T-Cell lymphopenias to the newborn screening panel.
 
All claims brought by the Town of Belhaven and the NC NAACP in the recent lawsuit against Vidant Health have been dismissed in their entirety.
All claims brought by the Town of Belhaven and the NC NAACP in the recent lawsuit against Vidant Health have been dismissed in their entirety.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is notifying individuals of an incident regarding the email of unsecured protected health information as required by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health, or HITECH Act. Specific individuals who were affe
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is notifying individuals of an incident regarding the email of unsecured protected health information as required by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health, or HITECH Act. Specific individuals who were affe
 
The Great 100 Nurses, which promotes nursing excellence in North Carolina, has recognized seven Vidant Health nurses in its list of the 2015 Great 100 Nurses. This non-profit organization creates peer recognition among North Carolina's registered nurses, as well as awards excellence in practice...
The Great 100 Nurses, which promotes nursing excellence in North Carolina, has recognized seven Vidant Health nurses in its list of the 2015 Great 100 Nurses. This non-profit organization creates peer recognition among North Carolina's registered nurses, as well as awards excellence in practice...
 
Governor Pat McCrory expanded insurance coverage for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by signing the Autism Health Insurance Coverage Act into law today at a ceremony in Charlotte.
Governor Pat McCrory expanded insurance coverage for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by signing the Autism Health Insurance Coverage Act into law today at a ceremony in Charlotte.
 
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