An estimated 9,000 people will lose health care each month until Medicaid Expansion starts
Published: Thursday, September 28th, 2023 @ 9:45 am
By: Governor's Office
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Recent closure of Martin General Hospital Has Significantly Impacted Delivery of Care in Martin County
Published: Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 @ 10:08 pm
By: Governor's Office
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As the dog days of summer heat up backyards across the state, some North Carolina families with private pools are turning to a new online platform to rent them out on an hourly basis.
Published: Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 @ 2:52 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Series of roundtables will take place in rural areas where hospital closures have impacted delivery of health care
Published: Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 @ 11:38 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Twenty non-profits located across North Carolina have been awarded $800,000 in capacity building grants by SECU Foundation.
Published: Sunday, August 27th, 2023 @ 3:51 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Walter B. Jones Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center in Greenville, N.C., has been recognized as one of the Best Addiction Treatment Centers in America for 2023 in Newsweek’s annual rankings.
Published: Sunday, August 27th, 2023 @ 2:47 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The University of Texas at Austin will host workshops on “affirming LGBTQIA+ people” and LGBT allyship, which warn of “heterosexual” and “monosexual” privilege.
Published: Saturday, August 12th, 2023 @ 9:14 pm
By: Daily Wire
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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.
Published: Wednesday, August 9th, 2023 @ 2:04 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The health centers are at a middle and high school.
Published: Sunday, July 30th, 2023 @ 9:45 pm
By: Daily Wire
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Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin’s office removed resources for LGBT youth and issued a statement reaffirming parental rights following an inquiry from The Daily Wire.
Published: Sunday, July 23rd, 2023 @ 7:38 am
By: Daily Wire
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Having reported, discussed and written about North Carolina for 58 years I increasingly find myself responding to happenings by asking the question, “What’s your end game? What are you trying to accomplish?
Published: Monday, July 17th, 2023 @ 8:44 am
By: Tom Campbell
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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
Published: Sunday, June 25th, 2023 @ 9:50 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Psychiatric nurses aim to help North Carolina’s mental health
Published: Monday, June 19th, 2023 @ 12:28 am
By: ECU News Services
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U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and a bipartisan group of senators are calling on the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to take further action to remove barriers to buprenorphine, a lifesaving drug used to treat opioid use disorder.
Published: Friday, June 9th, 2023 @ 11:43 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Transgender activists often push parents to accept their child's identity.
Published: Wednesday, June 7th, 2023 @ 8:56 pm
By: Daily Wire
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N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein opposes a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed against him. The suit chalenges North Carolina's restrictions on abortion pills.
Published: Sunday, June 4th, 2023 @ 4:29 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Six applicants have filed certificate of need applications with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to acquire one or more mobile MRI scanner(s) in response to a need determination in the 2023 State Medical Facilities Plan
Published: Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 @ 10:53 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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More than 60% of people requesting an emergency grant waited between 31 to 153 days for help. Federal law requires that Emergency Solutions Grant Program funds be paid within 30 days.
Published: Saturday, May 20th, 2023 @ 9:39 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Stephanie Brinson is an advanced practice registered nurse seeing thousands of patients a year, along with five other APRNs, in a Garner practice open seven days week.
Published: Monday, May 8th, 2023 @ 1:01 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Building on the success of a program in Mecklenburg County, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the development of pilot community-based programs to restore the capacity of people who the courts determine are Incapable to Proceed (ITP) to trial.
Published: Sunday, April 16th, 2023 @ 8:27 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The vandal graffitied and smashed rocks into the church.
Published: Saturday, April 15th, 2023 @ 11:09 am
By: Daily Wire
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The head of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is urging a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit dealing with mental health services for foster children.
Published: Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 @ 3:45 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper hosted a Women’s History Month celebration at the Executive Mansion and honored North Carolina women who have made an impact through their work and advocacy. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.”
Published: Monday, April 10th, 2023 @ 1:01 pm
By: Governor's Office
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North Carolina to become 40th state to expand Medicaid, expected to provide health coverage to more than 600,000 North Carolinians.
Published: Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 @ 6:23 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Gov. Roy Cooper unveiled his plan Wednesday that will put $1 billion into addressing North Carolina’s mental health and substance use crisis.
Published: Saturday, April 1st, 2023 @ 12:41 am
By: Carolina Journal
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RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper announced North Carolina boards and commissions appointments and nominations today.
Published: Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 @ 5:19 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Gov. Cooper Proposes Historic Investments in Education, Economic Development, and Workforce Without Raising Taxes
Published: Monday, March 20th, 2023 @ 9:37 am
By: Governor's Office
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Cooper believes schools should have total control
Published: Saturday, March 4th, 2023 @ 11:49 am
By: Countrygirl1411
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NCDHHS Continues Fight Against Overdose Epidemic
Published: Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 @ 3:18 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The North Carolina Senate passed a bill Tuesday evening establishing rights for parents with school-aged children. The Parents’ Bill of Rights passed 29 to 18 and went to the House Tuesday. If the House passes it as well, it would go to Governor Cooper, who will likely veto it.
Published: Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 @ 6:14 am
By: Carolina Journal
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ECU will provide mental health services for youth with $3.2 million United Health Foundation grant
Published: Tuesday, February 21st, 2023 @ 10:37 am
By: ECU News Services
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You don’t need to go to Florida for sunshine. Sunshine is lighting the way here in North Carolina as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, also presented as the “Parents Bill of Rights” bill is making its way through the legislature, soon to become law.
Published: Sunday, February 19th, 2023 @ 9:53 pm
By: Lib Campbell
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New international health accord avoids necessary Senate approval
Published: Sunday, February 19th, 2023 @ 7:33 am
By: Countrygirl1411
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U.S. Military officials said Tuesday that the United States European Command has begun sending aid to Turkey and Syria after two massive earthquakes rocked both nations within the past 24 hours, killing thousands of people.
Published: Saturday, February 18th, 2023 @ 3:52 pm
By: Daily Wire
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