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Hundreds of people in North Carolina each day are waiting inside hospital emergency departments for behavioral health care.
Published: Monday, February 6th, 2023 @ 5:20 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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On April 1, 2023, approximately 55,000 children receiving NC Health Choice coverage will move to NC Medicaid and begin receiving additional physical and behavioral health services. This change will help save families money and increase access to care.
Published: Saturday, February 4th, 2023 @ 8:14 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a Spanish-language Cafecito and tele-town hall on Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss the following:
Published: Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 @ 8:32 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it is proposing a change to blood donor eligibility by using gender-inclusive, individual risk-based questions to reduce the risk of transfusion-transmitted HIV.
Published: Sunday, January 29th, 2023 @ 9:19 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Wednesday, Jan. 25, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss the following:
Published: Thursday, January 26th, 2023 @ 12:47 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has awarded more than $3.2 million to nine colleges and universities across the state to increase access to recovery services and supports on campuses for students with substance use disorders.
Published: Thursday, January 19th, 2023 @ 11:20 pm
By: ECU News Services
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In North Carolina and nationally, emergency allotments for COVID-19 in the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) program will end in March 2023.
Published: Sunday, January 15th, 2023 @ 6:36 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Governor Roy Cooper Proclaims January as Radon Action Month
Published: Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 @ 4:06 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Moore County residents who receive Food and Nutrition Services and lost food due to power outages from vandalism to an electrical substation on Dec. 3, 2022, will receive replacement benefits, thanks to two waivers approved by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Published: Thursday, December 22nd, 2022 @ 10:57 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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A recall has been issued for any shell and shucked oysters harvested in the southeastern Galveston Bay known as TX1 between Nov. 17 and Dec. 7, 2022. North Carolina restaurants and stores may be impacted by this recall
Published: Saturday, December 17th, 2022 @ 12:49 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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People who test positive for COVID-19, particularly those who are uninsured or don’t have a primary care doctor, will have better access to treatments thanks to a time-limited telemedicine program launched by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
Published: Thursday, December 15th, 2022 @ 4:40 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the Mecklenburg Sheriff’s Office are partnering together to offer a new service at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center.
Published: Thursday, December 15th, 2022 @ 9:30 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Most children 6 months to 4 years are now eligible for their updated COVID-19 vaccine, which protects against COVID-19 variants.
Published: Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 @ 1:34 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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This winter and spring, 130 public schools across North Carolina will receive mental and behavioral health training and consultation through the North Carolina Psychiatry Access Line (NC-PAL).
Published: Saturday, December 10th, 2022 @ 1:24 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Residents in Moore County who have missed the Dec. 7 deadline to join, switch or drop a Medicare health plan or drug plan coverage due to the widespread power outage will still be able to sign up after today.
Published: Friday, December 9th, 2022 @ 3:01 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Older adults and people with disabilities can now apply for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Energy Assistance Program. The state began accepting applications from this group of residents on Dec. 1.
Published: Thursday, December 8th, 2022 @ 10:12 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is committed to empowering people with disabilities with the tools and resources they need to live healthy, independent lives in their communities.
Published: Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 @ 3:41 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is now receiving phone calls. Text and chat service continues uninterrupted.
Published: Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 @ 1:40 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a new report on Monday that recommends once again returning to the practice of social distancing and wearing masks.
Published: Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 @ 4:40 am
By: Daily Wire
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The national 9-8-8 Crisis and Suicide Lifeline has been unable to route calls to our call centers since about 10 a.m. today, Dec. 1.
Published: Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 @ 4:12 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released an updated North Carolina Dental Opioid Action Plan to provide clear steps and solutions for dentists and their staff, patients, families and communities to address the opioid epidemic.
Published: Tuesday, November 29th, 2022 @ 10:18 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Plans lay out public health actions to reduce firearm injury and death
Published: Sunday, November 20th, 2022 @ 9:01 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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In observance of Family Engagement Month this November, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is proud to announce new early learning resources for families with young children.
Published: Friday, November 18th, 2022 @ 4:43 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Two applicants have filed certificate of need applications with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to acquire one fixed MRI scanner
Published: Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 @ 12:35 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Rural Health is proud to recognize the selfless, community-minded spirit of health professionals and volunteers in North Carolina communities during National Rural Health Day 2022.
Published: Sunday, November 13th, 2022 @ 12:08 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is refreshing the COVID-19 dashboards to enhance design and user experience.
Published: Saturday, November 12th, 2022 @ 11:05 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first pediatric death from flu for the 2022-2023 flu season
Published: Saturday, November 5th, 2022 @ 8:32 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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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 Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss updated COVID-19 boosters for everyone ages 5 and up
Published: Thursday, November 3rd, 2022 @ 12:58 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first flu-related death of the 2022-23 flu season.
Published: Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 @ 1:24 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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With food prices rising, more North Carolina families with young children are using benefits from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to access healthy, nutritious food.
Published: Friday, October 21st, 2022 @ 12:07 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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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: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Children and teens 5 and older can now receive the updated COVID-19 booster, specifically made to protect against the latest COVID-19 variants.
Published: Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 @ 6:31 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services see a decrease in flu vaccinations compared to previous years and urge North Carolinians 6 months and older to get their flu shot before the end of October
Published: Saturday, October 15th, 2022 @ 1:05 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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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: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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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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It will now be easier for parents to pay child support payments. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced payments can now be accepted through Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo and PayPal, by credit card or debit card via phone at 1-855-702-2268
Published: Saturday, October 8th, 2022 @ 9:38 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Eight organizations across the state will now be able to increase their recovery services, supports and accessibility for individuals with substance use disorders.
Published: Thursday, October 6th, 2022 @ 9:47 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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North Carolina has been awarded a $13.8 million federal grant to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities access inclusive jobs with competitive wages and benefits.
Published: Thursday, October 6th, 2022 @ 12:08 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Health officials from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the state’s first death this year associated with West Nile virus. To protect the family's privacy, no other information regarding the deceased will be provided.
Published: Monday, October 3rd, 2022 @ 7:26 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The Child and Adult Care Food Program helps eligible children and adults access healthy, nutritious food by reimbursing qualified child care programs, adult day programs and other non-residential care programs for meals and snacks served to participants.
Published: Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 @ 11:43 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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