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Today, Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. sent a letter
Published: Sunday, December 17th, 2023 @ 8:26 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced recent updates to the NC State Health Improvement Plan, which includes priorities for addressing the full set of factors that impact a person’s health
Published: Friday, November 17th, 2023 @ 5:57 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Honorees demonstrate dedication to high-quality patient care, leadership
Published: Friday, September 15th, 2023 @ 3:31 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) – a federal-state partnership that promotes and encourages economic development in certain southeastern states – has announced $4,466,111 in available funding for 69 North Carolina counties to revitalize and transform communities
Published: Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023 @ 2:32 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Living tobacco-free adds years to their lives
Published: Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 @ 10:17 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper unveiled what he called his “First in Opportunity” budget at a press conference Wednesday, proposing to spend $32.95 billion in the first year of the biennium and $34.23 billion in the second year.
Published: Monday, April 10th, 2023 @ 7:56 am
By: Carolina Journal
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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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It takes a lot of chutzpah to speak to a group of doctors about healthcare, but I am known to venture into areas which I probably shouldn’t.
Published: Saturday, December 17th, 2022 @ 8:35 am
By: Tom Campbell
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ECU health sciences prepare its graduates to lead the rural workforce
Published: Tuesday, November 29th, 2022 @ 4:29 am
By: ECU News Services
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Order will accelerate economic development and job creation in the quickly growing zero-emission vehicle sector, expand access to cleaner and more affordable vehicles and advance the state’s climate and environmental justice goals
Published: Sunday, October 30th, 2022 @ 9:07 am
By: Governor's Office
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is working collectively with more than 100 statewide partners to improve the health of all people of reproductive age, with a focus on infant mortality, maternal health and maternal mortality.
Published: Sunday, October 9th, 2022 @ 1:43 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Largest number of ECU Health honorees in system’s history
Published: Thursday, October 6th, 2022 @ 9:15 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Award Winners to Be Honored at Annual Bernstein Dinner in October
Published: Thursday, August 18th, 2022 @ 5:54 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Dramatic headlines on opioids are nearly continuous. The No. 1 cause of death for adults under 45 is fentanyl overdose (not even including other opioids like heroin and prescription pills).
Published: Saturday, June 18th, 2022 @ 3:02 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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ECU School of Dental Medicine earns national award for excellence in social mission
Published: Friday, April 8th, 2022 @ 11:39 am
By: ECU News Services
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Medicaid postpartum health care coverage will be extended from 60 days to 12 months for eligible people in North Carolina beginning April 1, 2022.
Published: Thursday, March 31st, 2022 @ 8:55 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced a major milestone in its innovative Healthy Opportunities Pilot program with 10 people who are members of managed care successfully receiving a food service delivered through NC Medicaid Managed Care.
Published: Monday, March 28th, 2022 @ 12:05 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Gavi Vaccine Alliance is run by the Gates Foundation and they published a paper in 2018 in which it made reference to its Infuse program. This paper should be required reading for every parent of young children.
Published: Tuesday, January 25th, 2022 @ 12:08 am
By: John Woodard
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Honor presented annually recognizes state employees for commitment to equity and public service
Published: Sunday, January 16th, 2022 @ 3:13 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Over a year in, an innovative program that combines telemedicine, telepsychiatry and nutrition support is increasing access to health care for North Carolina mothers and improving health outcomes for their babies.
Published: Sunday, November 28th, 2021 @ 7:44 am
By: ECU News Services
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A new study co-authored by an East Carolina University researcher finds that public health could be improved by reducing “tobacco swamps” — densely located stores that sell tobacco products.
Published: Friday, November 26th, 2021 @ 8:38 am
By: ECU News Services
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Beginning Oct. 4, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' COVID-19 Support Services Program, along with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina will provide food assistance to North Carolinians in 34 counties
Published: Tuesday, November 9th, 2021 @ 12:05 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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ECU welcomes its most diverse class of medical students in school history
Published: Sunday, August 8th, 2021 @ 7:23 pm
By: ECU News Services
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the selection of organizations to serve three regions of the state
Published: Monday, June 7th, 2021 @ 8:47 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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In observance of National Dental Care Awareness Month this month and in its continuing commitment to improving health, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released the NC Oral Health Improvement Plan
Published: Monday, May 24th, 2021 @ 6:29 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Remarks by President Biden in Address to a Joint Session of Congress
Published: Sunday, May 2nd, 2021 @ 8:22 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Medical school, other programs receive high marks from U.S. News
Published: Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 @ 5:51 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Better health outcomes for rural North Carolinians focus of annual symposium
Published: Sunday, March 7th, 2021 @ 7:00 pm
By: ECU News Services
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has begun mailing enrollment packets statewide and launched new resources for beneficiaries as it prepares for NC Medicaid Managed Care Open Enrollment which begins on Mar. 15, 2021.
Published: Saturday, March 6th, 2021 @ 11:05 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper recognized and honored North Carolina’s African American leaders and organizations in health and medicine for their contributions to heal and care for their communities.
Published: Tuesday, February 16th, 2021 @ 10:06 am
By: Governor's Office
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On the first day of bill filling, House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) filed legislation (HB 6) to provide $215 million for the construction of a new Brody School of Medicine facility at East Carolina University.
Published: Thursday, January 28th, 2021 @ 2:20 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has been awarded $1.5 million to support and expand the Hope4NC program
Published: Friday, June 19th, 2020 @ 3:44 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of North Carolina’s Medicaid program, which provides health coverage for low-income adults, children, pregnant women, seniors and people with disabilities throughout the state.
Published: Saturday, February 8th, 2020 @ 5:32 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
Published: Thursday, October 24th, 2019 @ 8:25 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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