More than 175,000 people currently living in North Carolina have been diagnosed with chronic viral hepatitis, and many more may have hepatitis but do not realize they are infected.
Published: Friday, May 7th, 2021 @ 1:50 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month to call attention to the impact of sexual violence on communities and individuals across our state.
Published: Thursday, April 8th, 2021 @ 12:46 am
By: Governor's Office
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Approximately 18,000 Students to Participate in Career Awareness Programs Across North Carolina
Published: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 @ 2:14 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Together, it's on all of us to raise the national awareness about teen dating violence and promote safe and healthy relationships.
Published: Friday, February 5th, 2021 @ 3:28 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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NC State Employees Encouraged To Wear Blue Today in Recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness MonthNorth Carolina ranks among the top 15 in the nation for reported human trafficking cases
Published: Friday, January 22nd, 2021 @ 9:54 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Millions of Americans each year are victims of stalking, a disturbing crime that restricts an individual's ability to live a productive, peaceful, and fulfilling life.
Published: Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 @ 10:35 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Four popular Latin American sports figures are sharing videos about the importance of mask wearing with North Carolinians on social media
Published: Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 @ 9:30 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Division of Public Health is accepting entries for the NC Be Antibiotic Aware Artwork Competition.
Published: Tuesday, October 20th, 2020 @ 10:29 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.
Published: Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 @ 12:59 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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We call attention to the struggles of men and families affected by prostate cancer, encourage understanding of the most common risk factors and treatments
Published: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 @ 11:49 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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First Lady and I join all Americans in remembering the loved ones lost to this terrible disease and in raising awareness of the common signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.
Published: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 @ 2:16 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, the "ˇRecuerda las 3Ms!” (Know your 3Ms) campaign is being launched by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) as part of a larger public outreach campaign designed to reach historically marginalized populations disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
Published: Friday, August 28th, 2020 @ 1:17 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day is an opportunity to draw attention to PTSD
Published: Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 @ 10:44 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month in North Carolina. Nationally this month is used to reduce the stigma regarding mental health and encourage individuals to seek the medical help they may need.
Published: Thursday, May 14th, 2020 @ 10:48 am
By: Governor's Office
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As we observe National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Melania and I join the American people in remembering those family members and friends who have been lost to this terrible disease.
Published: Monday, March 2nd, 2020 @ 9:43 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently sent letters to the Governors of all states, the District of Columbia, and territories asking them to provide DHS with a monthly update of the number of REAL IDs issued by their jurisdictions.
Published: Saturday, January 25th, 2020 @ 8:13 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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NC State Employees Encouraged to Wear Blue Today in Recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness MonthNorth Carolina ranks among the top 10 in the nation for reported human trafficking cases
Published: Friday, January 24th, 2020 @ 12:34 pm
By: Governor's Office
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National Stalking Awareness Month provides us with an opportunity to firmly rebuke the violating crime of stalking and to raise awareness about its warning signs.
Published: Thursday, January 2nd, 2020 @ 12:36 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Antibiotics are a medical marvel that has saved millions of lives around the world, but they must be properly and safely prescribed for humans and animals to ensure that they remain effective in treating diseases and illnesses.
Published: Tuesday, November 19th, 2019 @ 6:24 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Throughout the month of November, we come together as one country to acknowledge the challenges faced by Americans struggling with Alzheimer’s disease
Published: Sunday, November 3rd, 2019 @ 1:08 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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In honor of Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, ECU is highlighting the STEPP Program, (Supporting Transition and Education through Planning and Partnerships), which provides academic, social and life skills support for students with identified learning disabilities.
Published: Tuesday, October 29th, 2019 @ 9:04 am
By: ECU News Services
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As October is observed as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in North Carolina, the NC Department of Health and Human Services Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (NC BCCCP) announced that it has screened more than 89,000 women from 2013 through 2018.
Published: Thursday, October 24th, 2019 @ 11:54 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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After Governor Roy Cooper earlier proclaimed October as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month,” he today signed an Executive Directive to support survivors of domestic violence.
Published: Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019 @ 9:03 pm
By: Governor's Office
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During Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Melania and I join in celebrating the lives and achievements of Americans with Down syndrome.
Published: Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019 @ 9:58 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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During National Dyslexia Awareness Month, we recognize the significant contributions made by those living with dyslexia to the unparalleled prosperity and strength of our great Nation.
Published: Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019 @ 3:24 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month is a time to acknowledge the challenges faced by Americans with sickle cell disease (SCD) and to reaffirm our commitment to increasing the quality, affordability, and accessibility of different treatment options.
Published: Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 @ 1:09 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Throughout National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we reaffirm our commitment to bring attention to prostate cancer and to better understand the risk factors and early symptoms of this horrible disease.
Published: Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 @ 12:55 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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During National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, the First Lady and I encourage women to learn more about the common signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.
Published: Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 @ 7:30 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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On Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day, we draw attention to the symptoms and warning signs of PTSD, while also vowing to help our fellow Americans who suffer from it obtain the support and treatment they need to live more productive and fulfilling lives.
Published: Saturday, June 29th, 2019 @ 3:41 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced a resolution designating the month of June as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day.
Published: Friday, June 14th, 2019 @ 5:44 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Chronic viral hepatitis affects more than 230,000 people in North Carolina, and because many more may have hepatitis but do not realize they are infected until they have symptoms
Published: Sunday, May 12th, 2019 @ 8:56 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Last year more than 800 cases of tick-borne disease and more than 100 cases of domestically acquired and travel-associated mosquito-borne diseases were reported, based on preliminary data.
Published: Friday, May 10th, 2019 @ 6:21 pm
By: Daniel Bunting
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To raise awareness of the risks underage drinking poses to young people in North Carolina and across the country, Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed April 2019 as Alcohol Awareness Month.
Published: Friday, April 19th, 2019 @ 11:26 pm
By: Governor's Office
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This year, roughly 14,000 American women will lose their lives to ovarian cancer and more than 20,000 will be diagnosed with the disease.
Published: Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 @ 11:25 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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