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As part of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ ongoing effort to respond to the rise in syphilis and congenital syphilis cases and increase access to treatment, NC Medicaid will now cover an additional treatment for syphilis and congenital syphilis, Extencilline.
Published: Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 @ 11:22 pm
By: ENC NOW
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Part of ongoing effort to raise awareness and combat rising congenital syphilis cases
Published: Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 @ 6:18 pm
By: ENC NOW
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today updated its weekly Respiratory Virus Summary Dashboard, which shows high volumes of people being seen in hospital emergency departments with respiratory illness symptoms across North Carolina.
Published: Saturday, January 27th, 2024 @ 11:22 pm
By: ENC NOW
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The Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center in Black Mountain, N.C. recently unveiled a new patient care unit and announced an innovative partnership to redefine recovery journeys.
Published: Thursday, October 19th, 2023 @ 11:07 am
By: ENC NOW
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The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has scheduled Sept. 21 for oral arguments in a case involving N.C. State Health Plan coverage of treatments used by transgender patients.
Published: Sunday, October 8th, 2023 @ 8:05 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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During the current period where COVID-19 cases are increasing, treatment is readily available and appropriate for the majority of North Carolinians.
Published: Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 @ 5:05 pm
By: ENC NOW
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Five Medicaid healthcare insurers have violated Florida’s rule against using taxpayer funds to provide transgender treatments, and the state is now fining them for the action.
Published: Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 @ 3:05 pm
By: Daily Wire
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is funding research on the effects of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormone treatment on youth despite acknowledgment from the grantee that these medical interventions can result in sterility.
Published: Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 @ 8:24 am
By: Daily Wire
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The full 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will consider a lawsuit in September challenging State Health Plan restrictions against coverage for treatments used by transgender patients.
Published: Friday, May 12th, 2023 @ 1:03 am
By: Carolina Journal
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The full 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hold an "en banc" hearing of a case challenging the N.C. State Health Plan's exclusion of treatment for transgender services.
Published: Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 @ 8:19 am
By: Carolina Journal
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This week, Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) led on three separate healthcare initiatives, aimed at improving the lives of millions of Americans.
Published: Friday, March 10th, 2023 @ 8:55 am
By: ENC NOW
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Left-leaning media outlets misled their readers when they touted a new study that purported to show mental health benefits of child sex change treatments, according to one of the first journalists to cover the subject.
Published: Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 @ 3:33 am
By: Daily Wire
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As part of a shared commitment to behavioral health and the well-being of children and families, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and UNC Health will partner to convert the R.J. Blackley Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center in Butner, N.C.
Published: Saturday, December 10th, 2022 @ 2:09 am
By: ENC NOW
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss updated COVID-19 boosters for children 5 to 11, as well as testing and treatment options and annual flu shots.
Published: Thursday, October 20th, 2022 @ 1:49 pm
By: ENC NOW
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live Spanish-language Cafecito and tele-town hall on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 7 to 8 p.m. to discuss updated COVID-19 boosters, testing and treatments, as well as the flu and monkeypox vaccines.
Published: Monday, October 10th, 2022 @ 2:29 am
By: ENC NOW
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 6-7 p.m., to discuss updated COVID-19 boosters, testing and treatments, as well as the flu and monkeypox vaccines.
Published: Friday, September 23rd, 2022 @ 9:20 am
By: ENC NOW
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The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) recently released new guidelines for children in their new “Standards of Care.”
Published: Thursday, September 22nd, 2022 @ 4:27 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 Tuesday, Aug. 23, 6–7 p.m., to discuss COVID-19 vaccines for everyone ages 6 months and older, boosters, testing and treatment.
Published: Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022 @ 11:21 am
By: ENC NOW
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(Raleigh, N.C.) – State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, and the State Health Plan (Plan) Board of Trustees (Board) announced today that the Board will not enforce the Plan’s benefit exclusion regarding treatment or studies leading to or in connection with sex transition or modifications and related
Published: Thursday, July 14th, 2022 @ 8:51 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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NCDHHS Secretary, State Senator Tours the ViiV Healthcare/UNC HIV Cure Center to Increase Awareness of Care and Treatment Available
Published: Saturday, July 2nd, 2022 @ 7:37 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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People struggling with Opioid Use Disorder will have better access to more treatment options because of funding awarded by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
Published: Tuesday, June 14th, 2022 @ 8:48 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released two funding opportunities to award a total of $6,000,000 for tuition scholarships to improve behavioral health outcomes and substance use disorder treatment across the state.
Published: Saturday, June 11th, 2022 @ 3:30 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper and state health officials are encouraging North Carolinians to seek treatment quickly if they get sick with COVID-19.
Published: Monday, May 9th, 2022 @ 8:48 am
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 256 to support the state’s ongoing fight against COVID-19 by providing flexibility for health care workers and care facilities, as well as easier access to vaccines, tests and treatments.
Published: Friday, April 1st, 2022 @ 5:31 pm
By: Governor's Office
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The Florida Department of Health announced Monday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made an “abrupt decision to remove emergency use authorization for two monoclonal antibodies,” which effectively shut down treatment sites statewide.
Published: Wednesday, February 9th, 2022 @ 9:31 pm
By: Daily Wire
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 245 to strengthen the state’s ongoing fight against COVID-19 with more health care workers and flexibility for care facilities, as well as easier access to vaccines, tests and treatments.
Published: Thursday, January 6th, 2022 @ 9:07 am
By: Governor's Office
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On Tuesday, Florida Surgeon General Joseph A. Ladopo sent a searing letter to the Biden administration’s Secretary of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra, accusing the Biden administration of “actively preventing the effective distribution of monoclonal antibody treatments in the U.S.”
Published: Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 @ 9:50 am
By: Daily Wire
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In order to better reach those with substance use disorders, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is awarding $4.4 million in funding for 15 mobile units to provide screening, assessment, treatment, primary care and recovery support services.
Published: Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021 @ 9:40 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released a funding opportunity to award a total of $4 million to up to 10 organizations to increase access to high-quality substance use disorder (SUD) treatment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Published: Tuesday, December 21st, 2021 @ 9:18 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced four new locations offering monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) for treatment of COVID-19 managed by local organizations in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Published: Saturday, November 6th, 2021 @ 5:34 pm
By: Announcements
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The study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of GammaTile Therapy in a real-world setting in up to 50 brain tumor centers across the United States.
Published: Monday, November 23rd, 2020 @ 12:42 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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COVID-19 treatment tested by ECU, Vidant receives FDA emergency use authorization
Published: Monday, November 16th, 2020 @ 9:24 pm
By: ECU News Services
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The World Health Organization has stopped research into hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial drug touted by President Donald Trump, as a potential treatment for Covid-19.
Published: Friday, May 29th, 2020 @ 8:02 am
By: Daily Wire
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Health care providers and hospitals can use a new portal to request reimbursement for claims associated with COVID-19 testing and treatment of uninsured patients retroactive to Feb. 4, 2020.
Published: Saturday, May 9th, 2020 @ 5:09 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is expanding services at the Walter B. Jones Center to include outpatient opioid treatment for residents of eastern North Carolina.
Published: Thursday, December 5th, 2019 @ 3:04 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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A unique grant celebrates East Carolina University’s commitment to using interprofessional collaboration to address emerging and challenging trends in health care, including opioid use and substance abuse prevention and treatment.
Published: Saturday, September 28th, 2019 @ 3:58 pm
By: ECU News Services
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The Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center celebrated 50 years of recovery services for residents of western North Carolina with a community event held Sept. 21.
Published: Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 @ 1:28 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The flagship facility of UNC Health Care was placed on probation after receiving a preliminary denial of accreditation because of issues with psychiatric treatment.
Published: Wednesday, August 28th, 2019 @ 7:42 am
By: Carolina Journal
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President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order aimed at improving kidney health and promoting increased treatment options for American patients.
Published: Thursday, July 11th, 2019 @ 1:25 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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In a roundtable discussion with Governor Roy Cooper and Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen, parents shared the pain of losing children to the opioid epidemic and urged lawmakers to expand Medicaid to provide access to treatment.
Published: Friday, June 14th, 2019 @ 11:22 am
By: Governor's Office
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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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