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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday, Aug. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss substance use, overdose prevention and how we can support teens and young adults in North Carolina.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday, Aug. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss substance use, overdose prevention and how we can support teens and young adults in North Carolina.
 
A new study published Wednesday shows that espresso could help prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
A new study published Wednesday shows that espresso could help prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
 
"This action aims to ensure that WIV does not receive another dollar of federal funding."
"This action aims to ensure that WIV does not receive another dollar of federal funding."
 
Official data was accidentally published in a province of communist China this week showing that the country has dramatically underreported the true extent of the damage that the coronavirus pandemic has had on its people.
Official data was accidentally published in a province of communist China this week showing that the country has dramatically underreported the true extent of the damage that the coronavirus pandemic has had on its people.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging North Carolinians to be aware of the potential dangers of having wounds or cuts open to saltwater or brackish water following reports of three deaths due to Vibrio infections in North Carolina residents.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging North Carolinians to be aware of the potential dangers of having wounds or cuts open to saltwater or brackish water following reports of three deaths due to Vibrio infections in North Carolina residents.
 
Launch depends on General Assembly acting by Sept. 1
 
On July 16, 2023, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services celebrated the one-year anniversary of 988, the three-digit suicide and crisis lifeline.
On July 16, 2023, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services celebrated the one-year anniversary of 988, the three-digit suicide and crisis lifeline.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Radon Program is offering 12 free, four-hour classes for licensed real estate brokers so they can ensure their clients understand the importance of radon testing of the homes or other buildings they may purchase.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Radon Program is offering 12 free, four-hour classes for licensed real estate brokers so they can ensure their clients understand the importance of radon testing of the homes or other buildings they may purchase.
 
Two applicants have filed certificate of need applications with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to develop operating rooms
Two applicants have filed certificate of need applications with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to develop operating rooms
 
June's meeting comes as the state legislature develops the state budget, and candidates launch campaigns for 2024 elections.
June's meeting comes as the state legislature develops the state budget, and candidates launch campaigns for 2024 elections.
 
A Tennessee law protecting children from life-altering transgender procedures can take full effect after an appeals court overruled a federal judge’s ruling that blocked the law’s prohibition of giving kids cross-sex hormones and puberty blockers.
A Tennessee law protecting children from life-altering transgender procedures can take full effect after an appeals court overruled a federal judge’s ruling that blocked the law’s prohibition of giving kids cross-sex hormones and puberty blockers.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is recommending limits on consumption of certain freshwater fish from the middle and lower Cape Fear River based on concerns about exposure to perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) found in fish sampled from that area.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is recommending limits on consumption of certain freshwater fish from the middle and lower Cape Fear River based on concerns about exposure to perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) found in fish sampled from that area.
 
Are you still using “day care” or “daycare” in news articles and headlines about early childhood education or child care? If so, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services asks journalists to update their language
Are you still using “day care” or “daycare” in news articles and headlines about early childhood education or child care? If so, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services asks journalists to update their language
 
A new study has found that obese people are at risk for being diagnosed with more cancers than previously thought.
A new study has found that obese people are at risk for being diagnosed with more cancers than previously thought.
 
Access to nutritious food is foundational for overall health and well-being.
Access to nutritious food is foundational for overall health and well-being.
 
As summer activities heat up and North Carolinians flock to recreational waters to beat the higher temperatures, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is urging residents to prioritize safety and adopt best practices for enjoying water activities with their pets.
As summer activities heat up and North Carolinians flock to recreational waters to beat the higher temperatures, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is urging residents to prioritize safety and adopt best practices for enjoying water activities with their pets.
 
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has agreed to spend more than $3 million in taxpayer funds to expand access to sex change operations for minors, drawing criticism from Republican Senators Rand Paul (KY), Marco Rubio (FL), and Ted Budd (NC).
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has agreed to spend more than $3 million in taxpayer funds to expand access to sex change operations for minors, drawing criticism from Republican Senators Rand Paul (KY), Marco Rubio (FL), and Ted Budd (NC).
 
Public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are advising North Carolinians take precautions to protect themselves, their children and their pets from heat-related illness as temperatures across the state rise and remain high throughout the summer
Public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are advising North Carolinians take precautions to protect themselves, their children and their pets from heat-related illness as temperatures across the state rise and remain high throughout the summer
 
The Beaufort County Public Health Department plans to begin spraying for mosquitoes in the next week as conditions warrant.
The Beaufort County Public Health Department plans to begin spraying for mosquitoes in the next week as conditions warrant.
 
Winning teams represent excellence of work across the hospital system
 
Remember how a while ago, like, quite a while ago, we were all done with COVID and the masks and the social distancing?
Remember how a while ago, like, quite a while ago, we were all done with COVID and the masks and the social distancing?
 
Three journalists investigating the origin of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, say the first three patients who contracted the virus were lab researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV).
Three journalists investigating the origin of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, say the first three patients who contracted the virus were lab researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV).
 
A bipartisan bill that would allow Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina and Delta Dental to reorganize and create a holding company that could transfer billions in surplus policyholder money passed in the Senate Commerce and Insurance Committee Wednesday.
A bipartisan bill that would allow Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina and Delta Dental to reorganize and create a holding company that could transfer billions in surplus policyholder money passed in the Senate Commerce and Insurance Committee Wednesday.
 
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) criticized former President Donald Trump this week for claiming during an interview that he could not fire Dr. Anthony Fauci
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) criticized former President Donald Trump this week for claiming during an interview that he could not fire Dr. Anthony Fauci
 
U.S. investigators suspect that COVID was the product of Chinese military bioweapon research, according to a new report.
U.S. investigators suspect that COVID was the product of Chinese military bioweapon research, according to a new report.
 
A new brief filed at the N.C. Supreme Court highlights Mandy Cohen's role in the challenged shutdown of an Alamance County racetrack during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A new brief filed at the N.C. Supreme Court highlights Mandy Cohen's role in the challenged shutdown of an Alamance County racetrack during the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
UFC commentator and comedian Joe Rogan invited a health expert to debate Robert Kennedy Jr., a Democratic Party candidate for president, about vaccines on his popular podcast in exchange for a $100,000 donation to charity.
UFC commentator and comedian Joe Rogan invited a health expert to debate Robert Kennedy Jr., a Democratic Party candidate for president, about vaccines on his popular podcast in exchange for a $100,000 donation to charity.
 
State attorneys general and lawmakers across the U.S. have responded to the disturbing revelations from Daily Wire host Matt Walsh’s undercover investigation into trans health providers.
State attorneys general and lawmakers across the U.S. have responded to the disturbing revelations from Daily Wire host Matt Walsh’s undercover investigation into trans health providers.
 
The FDA approved a the use of a drug combination that represents the first approved therapy in roughly 20 years for patients newly-diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, the non-Hodgkins lymphoma most prevalent in the U.S.
The FDA approved a the use of a drug combination that represents the first approved therapy in roughly 20 years for patients newly-diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, the non-Hodgkins lymphoma most prevalent in the U.S.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live Cafecito and Spanish-language tele-town hall on Thursday, June 8, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss the importance of talking about health for men and the LGBTQ+ community
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live Cafecito and Spanish-language tele-town hall on Thursday, June 8, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss the importance of talking about health for men and the LGBTQ+ community
 
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