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The Beaufort County Department of Social Services Board is pleased to announce that Deputy Director Lori Leggett has been chosen as the next Beaufort County DSS Director effective Jan. 1, 2024.
Published: Wednesday, January 31st, 2024 @ 5:39 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Energy Assistance Program will begin accepting applications from older adults and people with disabilities on Dec. 1, 2023.
Published: Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 @ 2:46 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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NCDHHS Livestream Fireside Chat and Tele-Town Hall Thursday: Caring for Your Health as You Age in NCThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday, Oct. 5, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss how aging adults can support their health and access the care they need.
Published: Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 @ 4:25 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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For the first time, North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services is joining with the American Society on Aging to acknowledge the newly established Ageism Awareness Day on Oct. 7, 2023.
Published: Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 @ 2:11 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Order directs the state to develop a comprehensive plan for aging, strengthen the caregiving workforce and enhance transportation options
Published: Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 @ 2:12 am
By: Governor's Office
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As temperatures begin rising, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Aging and Adult Services is partnering with the N.C. Area Agencies on Aging and local service providers to distribute fans to eligible recipients through Operation Fan Heat Relief
Published: Saturday, May 13th, 2023 @ 10:13 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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State Awards $1.4 Million to Expand Digital Equity & Literacy Initiatives at Correctional InstitutesThe N.C. Department of Information Technology’s (NCDIT) Division of Broadband and Digital Equity announced $1.4 million for correctional institutions including Hyde Correctional Institute and Tyrrell Prison Work Farm
Published: Friday, February 10th, 2023 @ 8:23 am
By: Attila Nemecz
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Older adults and people with disabilities can now apply for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Energy Assistance Program. The state began accepting applications from this group of residents on Dec. 1.
Published: Thursday, December 8th, 2022 @ 10:12 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Aging and Adult Services is partnering with the N.C. Area Agencies on Aging and local service providers to distribute fans to eligible recipients through Operation Fan Heat Relief May 1–Oct. 31.
Published: Thursday, May 5th, 2022 @ 10:22 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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NCDHHS, in partnership with Trualta, provides free, bite-sized, clinically validated learning to empower caregivers
Published: Thursday, March 24th, 2022 @ 8:45 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Tucked into the new state budget are billions of dollars from Washington for Covid relief. The American Rescue Plan Act, for example, sent $5.4 billion to the state.
Published: Thursday, January 13th, 2022 @ 1:54 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced a nomination and appointments to North Carolina boards and commissions.
Published: Friday, January 7th, 2022 @ 12:25 pm
By: Governor's Office
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will begin accepting applications through county social services departments for the state's Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) today.
Published: Friday, December 3rd, 2021 @ 10:42 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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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Aging and Adult Services is partnering with the N.C. Area Agencies on Aging and local service providers to distribute fans to eligible recipients through Operation Fan Heat Relief May 1–Oct. 31.
Published: Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 @ 3:55 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced a new phone service helpline for family caregivers in North Carolina caring for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
Published: Saturday, March 27th, 2021 @ 5:57 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper announced new appointments to state boards and commissions today
Published: Wednesday, February 17th, 2021 @ 8:02 am
By: Governor's Office
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The automated payment will be issued beginning Dec. 1
Published: Monday, November 30th, 2020 @ 1:20 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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As the weather starts warming up, the North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services is partnering with the NC Area Agencies on Aging and local service providers to distribute fans to eligible recipients through Operation Fan Heat Relief May 1–Oct. 31.
Published: Tuesday, April 28th, 2020 @ 6:37 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will begin accepting applications through county social services departments for the state's Low-Income Energy Assistance Program on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019.
Published: Tuesday, November 26th, 2019 @ 7:29 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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According to the Division of Public Health, there were 3,150 heat-related hospital emergency department visits reported from May 1 to Aug. 10, due to the combination of heat and humidity — particularly during periods of extreme heat.
Published: Thursday, August 15th, 2019 @ 4:42 pm
By: Daniel Bunting
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In a year when our state is stashing more than $700 million into surplus funds, the recent state budget appears to target the Department of Health and Human Services for punishment.
Published: Friday, July 12th, 2019 @ 11:24 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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As warmer weather arrives in North Carolina, the Division of Aging and Adult Services is partnering with the N.C. Area Agencies on Aging and local service providers to distribute fans to eligible recipients through Operation Fan Heat Relief May 1 – Oct. 31.
Published: Sunday, May 19th, 2019 @ 11:35 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services agency that promotes independence and dignity for North Carolina's older citizens, recently recognized the extraordinary works of an individual, a local government agency and a stakeholder's group
Published: Friday, March 8th, 2019 @ 6:06 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Low-income households with a person 60 or older or someone receiving disability benefits and services through the Division of Aging and Adult Services that need help covering the cost of heating their home this winter can apply for assistance starting Dec. 3
Published: Wednesday, November 21st, 2018 @ 11:53 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced he will be making 32 executive nominations and appointments to 14 different boards, councils, and commissions including the North Carolina Board of Transportation, the NCWorks Commission and the Environmental Management Commission
Published: Wednesday, June 13th, 2018 @ 11:57 pm
By: Governor's Office
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Aging and Adult Services is partnering with the N.C. Area Agencies on Aging and local service providers to distribute fans through Operation Fan Heat Relief until Oct. 31.
Published: Friday, May 25th, 2018 @ 8:11 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper today named 38 North Carolinians to serve on boards and commissions on behalf of the state
Published: Monday, March 19th, 2018 @ 4:38 pm
By: Governor's Office
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The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is accepting applications for the state's Low-Income Energy Assistance Program beginning Friday
Published: Wednesday, November 29th, 2017 @ 8:01 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is accepting applications for the state's Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) beginning Dec. 1, 2016
Published: Monday, November 28th, 2016 @ 3:06 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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North Carolina has transformed from the Pepsi Generation to the Pepto population. In 1950, the median age in our state was 26.5 years. By 1981, it was almost 30 and the N.C. Division of Aging and Adult Services reports it as 36.9 years in 2009.
Published: Sunday, April 12th, 2015 @ 4:10 am
By: Tom Campbell
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The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today.
Published: Tuesday, February 10th, 2015 @ 2:32 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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As winter weather makes headlines nationally, N.C. DHHS wants to remind North Carolinians about the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). Applications are still being accepted through March 2015 or until funding is exhausted.
Published: Wednesday, January 28th, 2015 @ 7:00 pm
By: Chris Downey
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has announced that the state's Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) will be accepting applications beginning Dec. 1, 2014.
Published: Tuesday, November 18th, 2014 @ 11:58 pm
By: Chris Downey
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