NCDHHS Encourages Safe Swimming and Safe Grilling For a Healthy Summer Ahead of Memorial Day WeekendWith summer just around the corner, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services encourages the use of safe swimming and grilling practices to minimize the risk of illness, injury and death.
Published: Thursday, June 15th, 2023 @ 12:06 am
By: ENC NOW
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With warmer weather on the way, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services urges North Carolinians to "Fight the Bite" by taking measures to reduce their risk of tick- and mosquito-borne diseases.
Published: Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 @ 4:32 pm
By: ENC NOW
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Residents affected by the train derailment and subsequent chemical fallout in East Palestine, Ohio, could be subject to a number of long-term health complications as a result of prolonged exposure to toxic substances
Published: Saturday, March 4th, 2023 @ 11:17 pm
By: Daily Wire
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Government officials are warning residents of East Palestine to protect themselves from deadly health risks by making sure they've received the latest COVID booster.
Published: Sunday, February 19th, 2023 @ 4:06 pm
By: Babylon Bee
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According to the latest New York Times/Siena poll, a healthy majority of Americans believe that democracy is under threat — and over half of those who believe democracy is at risk say the “mainstream media” presents a “major threat.”
Published: Tuesday, October 25th, 2022 @ 12:00 am
By: Daily Wire
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Listeria monocytogenes
Published: Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 @ 8:52 am
By: Countrygirl1411
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With COVID-19 cases reaching pandemic highs, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services urges K-12 schools to promote vaccination and boosters for students and staff and require students and staff wear masks indoors to keep students in the classroom and limit the risk of COVID-19
Published: Monday, January 10th, 2022 @ 6:16 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper visited the vaccine clinic at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, a Novant Health affiliate. The hospital is administering additional Pfizer shots to people who are over the age of 65, immunocompromised or work in high-risk environments.
Published: Wednesday, November 10th, 2021 @ 8:33 am
By: Governor's Office
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As the weather continues to warm up, state health officials urge North Carolinians to “Fight the Bite” by taking measures to reduce their risk of tick- and mosquito-borne infections.
Published: Friday, May 7th, 2021 @ 12:08 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services failed to adequately monitor Medicaid money payouts, potentially putting some $12.1 billion at risk
Published: Thursday, April 15th, 2021 @ 11:45 am
By: Carolina Journal
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released findings from recent public opinion research on COVID-19 vaccine risks, rewards and vaccination motivations across the state.
Published: Saturday, April 10th, 2021 @ 12:26 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released new guidance for Thanksgiving celebrations and Black Friday shopping to help North Carolinians gauge the risks, protect their friends and loved ones, and slow the spread of COVID-19.
Published: Thursday, November 12th, 2020 @ 8:38 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services updated guidance for institutions of higher education, further emphasizing that colleges and universities must work to reduce risk of viral spread of COVID-19 both on and off campus.
Published: Friday, August 21st, 2020 @ 6:12 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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As children across North Carolina and nation prepare to return to school, the parents of children with underlying health conditions are worried if in-person classroom instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic can be safe for their already at-risk children.
Published: Friday, August 21st, 2020 @ 5:44 pm
By: ECU News Services
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is joining the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in alerting consumers of adverse health effects associated with methanol-contaminated hand sanitizers.
Published: Thursday, July 9th, 2020 @ 7:05 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is using radio and video messages to reach historically marginalized populations to share important messages about reducing risks for COVID-19.
Published: Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 @ 11:41 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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More than half (51.1%) of North Carolina adults are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 because they are 65 or older, have at least one underlying health condition or both, according to data analyzed by the NC Department of Health and Human Services.
Published: Wednesday, May 6th, 2020 @ 1:52 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Division of Health Benefits (NC Medicaid) is providing additional funding to support nursing homes and adult care homes for older adult Medicaid beneficiaries diagnosed with or at high risk of contracting COVID-19.
Published: Friday, April 17th, 2020 @ 1:20 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Division of Health Benefits (NC Medicaid) will temporarily increase payments rates to long-term care providers and facilities to support them in caring for Medicaid beneficiaries who are at high risk of serious illness from COVID-19
Published: Friday, March 27th, 2020 @ 8:31 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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We, the Leaders of the Group of Seven, acknowledge that the COVID-19 pandemic is a human tragedy and a global health crisis, which also poses major risks for the world economy.
Published: Thursday, March 19th, 2020 @ 5:26 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Jim Carroll released the following statement after Surgeon General Vice Adm. Jerome M. Adams issued an advisory emphasizing the importance of protecting youth and pregnant women from the health risks of marijuana use.
Published: Saturday, August 31st, 2019 @ 11:23 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is urging the public to stay out of the Chowan River near Arrowhead Beach because of an algal bloom producing a toxin called microcystin.
Published: Wednesday, July 24th, 2019 @ 9:03 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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For the last half-century, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has been one of the most prominent health risks confronting people in our country and around the world.
Published: Friday, June 28th, 2019 @ 9:14 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Men’s Health Week is an opportunity for our Nation’s men to familiarize themselves with the symptoms and warning signs of diseases and illnesses that pose a risk to them
Published: Thursday, June 13th, 2019 @ 2:48 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The people of eastern North Carolina are under attack by Raleigh politicians, putting health care for millions and thousands of jobs at significant risk in 29 counties.
Published: Friday, June 7th, 2019 @ 12:42 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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To help those struggling with substance use disorders and enhance public health prevention efforts, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is focusing efforts to reach patients at risk for hepatitis A in the state-operated Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Centers.
Published: Thursday, May 23rd, 2019 @ 9:01 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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As North Carolinians prepare for Hurricane Florence, officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are cautioning people about the risks of using gasoline-powered generators and outdoor grills and camp stoves that use charcoal or propane gas in enclosed spaces
Published: Wednesday, September 12th, 2018 @ 8:55 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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April is Tick and Mosquito Awareness Month in North Carolina, and as the weather continues to warm up, state health officials are advising North Carolinians to "Fight the Bite" by taking measures to reduce their risk of tick and mosquito bites
Published: Friday, April 27th, 2018 @ 8:41 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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An East Carolina University doctoral student in clinical health psychology has secured one of eight national grants from the Heart Rhythm Society to screen area residents for atrial fibrillation (AFib) and stroke risk using smartphone electrocardiogram (ECG) technology
Published: Saturday, September 16th, 2017 @ 6:02 pm
By: ECU News Services
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging people who plan to view Monday's solar eclipse to use proper eye protection and take steps to reduce the risk of heat-related illness
Published: Wednesday, August 16th, 2017 @ 4:42 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Flooding has had a big impact on a number of areas in Beaufort County and the Health Department is reminding people of the potential public health risks associated with flash flooding
Published: Monday, October 17th, 2016 @ 10:04 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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As flu season approaches, state health officials encourage North Carolina residents to protect themselves by being vaccinated against the flu.
Published: Friday, September 30th, 2016 @ 10:29 am
By: Russell Allen
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I doubt that many people think of college professors as harried and overburdened to the point where they're putting their very health at risk, but [...]
Published: Thursday, August 25th, 2016 @ 10:37 am
By: John William Pope Center
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State health officials continue to encourage North Carolinians to take preventive measures against mosquito bites and to stay informed of the risk of Zika virus infection before traveling to areas with local, active transmission, now including Miami, Fla.
Published: Saturday, August 13th, 2016 @ 12:20 pm
By: Russell Allen
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A new audit has found that many no-bid contracts within the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services lacked proper review or documentation, and didn’t have adequate written justification to waive competition, putting taxpayer dollars at risk.
Published: Thursday, August 11th, 2016 @ 10:34 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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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.
Published: Saturday, February 13th, 2016 @ 4:19 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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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.
Published: Saturday, February 6th, 2016 @ 10:11 am
By: Christopher Maye
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Clinical data experts at Vidant Health are using sophisticated information collection and analysis to determine patterns that could identify which patients are most at risk for sepsis - and perhaps prevent them from getting sicker.
Published: Wednesday, March 11th, 2015 @ 10:18 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the state's first flu death for the 2014-2015 flu season. An elementary school-aged child in the Triangle region of the State died last week because of complications from an influenza infection. The child was at risk for complications fro
Published: Monday, October 13th, 2014 @ 4:47 am
By: Chris Downey
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