As part of Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, NCDHHS' State Laboratory of Public Health hosted dozens of K-12 students for a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fair on April 22. This free, interactive event invited budding …
North Carolina’s Assistive Technology Program (NCATP) presented at an Assistive Technology (AT) Resource Fair in Webster on April 11, hosted by Southwestern Community College (SCC). Gov. Stein has declared that April is Assistive Technology Awareness …
NCDHHS is excited to announce the Experiential Learning and Opportunity Internship Program. This program allows sophomore, junior, senior and graduate students enrolled in a four-year college or graduate program located in North Carolina to participate in …
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today updated its weekly Respiratory Virus Summary Dashboard, which shows an increase in flu activity and flu-related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths this season to 117. "While …
The application period is now open for the 2025 NCDHHS’ Historically Black College/University and Minority Serving Institutions (HBCUs/MSIs) internship program's Summer Cohort. The application period closes on Feb. 20. The HBCUs/MSIs Internship program …
NCDHHS is deeply committed to serving its aging population through evidence-based best practices, and this commitment is demonstrated through the state’s newly released data dashboard. The dashboard is an interactive tool that provides statistical data …
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs, will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss the updated flu and …
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss how updated vaccines, including flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus, help protect …
NCDHHS hosted its Annual Assistive Technology Expo, “Breaking Boundaries, Empowering Lives,” on Oct. 3 at the McKimmon Conference and Training Center in Raleigh. There was also a virtual option for those who could not attend in person. The annual event …
Who knew that attending sporting events, movie theaters, or using a leaf blower could contribute to hearing loss? The world we live in is a truly noisy place where over 1.2 million people in North Carolina experience hearing loss. There are an estimated 48 …
North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley will get his fall flu and COVID-19 vaccines on Friday at Health Park Pharmacy in Raleigh. Secretary Kinsley will get both vaccines at 10:30 a.m. and hold a brief media availability after. …
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live Spanish-language Cafecito and tele-town hall on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss how seasonal vaccines, including flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus, …
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first flu-related death of the 2024-25 flu season. An adult in the Charlotte metropolitan area died due to complications of influenza during the second week of October. To protect …
The North Carolina Lifespan Respite Program is an application-based program that reimburses eligible family caregivers caring for individuals of any age for up to $750 in respite care services in a calendar year. Funding is limited, and applications are …
The NCDHHS Livestream Fireside Chat and Tele-Town Hall: Understanding Seasonal Vaccines and Respiratory Health In North Carolina scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, has been postponed due to impacts of Hurricane Helene across the state, especially the …
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday, Oct. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss how seasonal vaccines, including flu, COVID-19 and RSV, help protect communities against severe …
As National Breastfeeding Month draws to a close, local Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) agencies across North Carolina were recognized with national awards that celebrate their dedication to supporting …
August is Child Support Awareness Month, a time dedicated to honoring the vital role of the Child Support Services Program. In North Carolina, this observance underscores the program's commitment to ensuring child and family well-being, one of NCDHHS’ …
World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) was created in 1992 by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) and is celebrated annually from Aug. 1 to 7. Since 2016, WBW has been aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2018 …
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