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RALEIGH — 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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Disaster quickly unfolded after the Canadian government accidentally switched the published numbers for the suicide prevention hotline and the suicide assistance hotline.
Published: Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 @ 7:12 pm
By: Babylon Bee
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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: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Recognizing the role everyone plays in helping North Carolina’s children reach their untapped potential, Governor Roy Cooper declared April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Published: Monday, April 10th, 2023 @ 2:36 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order at a press conference Tuesday creating the Office of Violence Prevention in the Department of Public Safety, the first of its kind in the South.
Published: Friday, April 7th, 2023 @ 10:17 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Firms the federal government hired to distribute coronavirus Paycheck Protection Program loans promised to use high-tech methods to prevent fraud, but failed in part because abuse hurt taxpayers and not their own bottom line, according to a congressional investigation.
Published: Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 @ 8:39 am
By: Daily Wire
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A new gift to UNC-Chapel Hill will create a youth suicide prevention center.
Published: Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 @ 2:22 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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A federal judge in Texas struck down a provision in the Affordable Care Act that requires employers and insurers to cover HIV prevention drugs, ruling that the requirement opposes the religious freedom of some Christian-led companies.
Published: Sunday, September 25th, 2022 @ 11:49 pm
By: Daily Wire
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Public health officials from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are encouraging residents and visitors to take precautions to prevent mosquito-borne illness following recent cases of West Nile virus in several parts of the state.
Published: Thursday, September 22nd, 2022 @ 11:41 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Suicide is among the top five leading causes of death for people ages 10 to 65 in North Carolina.
Published: Thursday, September 22nd, 2022 @ 11:09 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Today, the White House and U.S. Department of Treasury are hosting a White House Summit on Building Lasting Eviction Prevention Reform.
Published: Friday, August 5th, 2022 @ 10:05 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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On May 20th, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in addition to the FDA, recommended a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children between the ages of 5 to 11.
Published: Saturday, May 28th, 2022 @ 1:00 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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he North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced it has been awarded $3.3 million to expand support for people in mental health crisis.
Published: Tuesday, May 10th, 2022 @ 9:00 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Recognizing the importance of caring connections, supportive environments and positive experiences for all children and families, Governor Roy Cooper declared April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in North Carolina.
Published: Friday, April 1st, 2022 @ 10:20 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky privately told lawmakers recently that the agency has no plans to relax school mask guidance.
Published: Friday, March 25th, 2022 @ 4:06 pm
By: Daily Wire
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated its recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination for people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised.
Published: Tuesday, February 15th, 2022 @ 6:45 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends anyone 18 years or older who received the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine get a booster six months after their second dose to help strengthen and extend protections against COVID-19.
Published: Thursday, December 9th, 2021 @ 9:26 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) briefly recommended a “virtual” Thanksgiving for the second year in a row, before quickly reversing their guidance and claiming a “mishap.”
Published: Thursday, November 18th, 2021 @ 12:48 pm
By: Daily Wire
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Remarks by President Biden and Attorney General Garland on Gun Crime Prevention Strategy
Published: Wednesday, July 7th, 2021 @ 10:31 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper and Chief Operating Officer of the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) Laura Hogshead shared an update on the application process for the N.C. Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program.
Published: Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 @ 11:21 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Bill Takes Pro-Active Approach to Address Flooding and Plan for Future Storms
Published: Monday, June 7th, 2021 @ 9:05 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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North Carolina Continues to Support Communities Addressing the Overdose Epidemic
Published: Thursday, May 6th, 2021 @ 5:27 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Dr. Anthony Fauci said in a November 2020 interview that he takes 8,000-9,000 IU per day of vitamin D.
Published: Monday, April 26th, 2021 @ 8:14 pm
By: Nancy Murdoch
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Vidant Health continues to follow guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
Published: Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 @ 6:27 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Remarks by President Biden on Gun Violence Prevention
Published: Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 @ 12:55 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Highlighting the importance of healthy, caring connections and the presence of protective factors in families and communities, Governor Roy Cooper declared April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in North Carolina.
Published: Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 @ 11:58 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice and White House Public Engagement Director and Senior Advisor Cedric Richmond hosted a virtual discussion with leaders of gun violence prevention advocacy groups
Published: Saturday, February 13th, 2021 @ 7:52 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Together, it's on all of us to raise the national awareness about teen dating violence and promote safe and healthy relationships.
Published: Friday, February 5th, 2021 @ 3:28 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services has been awarded the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s 988 State Planning Grant through Vibrant Emotional Health
Published: Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 @ 12:31 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the final data on drug overdose deaths for 2019 in the United States.
Published: Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 @ 4:25 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, I have signed into law H.R. 8247.
Published: Tuesday, December 8th, 2020 @ 10:45 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced it has received $870,000 per year over the next five years for suicide prevention.
Published: Monday, November 16th, 2020 @ 9:28 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Executive Order No. 171 clarifies the CDC’s eviction moratorium to prevent unwarranted evictions and help struggling communities
Published: Friday, October 30th, 2020 @ 2:36 am
By: Governor's Office
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Gov. Cooper & health officials urge North Carolinians to recommit to prevention efforts
Published: Sunday, October 25th, 2020 @ 11:31 am
By: Governor's Office
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