February is Marfan Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness about Marfan syndrome, which is a genetic condition that affects the body’s connective tissue. Additionally, tomorrow, Feb. 28, is Rare Disease Day, raising awareness and driving change …
Gov. Stein has proclaimed Feb. 6 as National Wear Red Day — bringing awareness to heart health and the importance of prevention, education and early action. National Wear Red Day takes place during Heart Health Month, observed each February to raise …
The application period is now open for the 2026 cohort of NCDHHS' Experiential Learning & Opportunity Internship Program (ELOIP). This paid summer internship program continues the department's commitment to developing future leaders in health …
This week, NCDHHS held a media availability to highlight the importance of vaccinations in North Carolinians' overall health and well-being. Respiratory illnesses in North Carolina are on the rise and there have been four recently confirmed measles …
NCDHHS and the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities are celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October by highlighting the contributions people with disabilities are making in workplaces across North Carolina. For …
September is National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. Sickle cell disease is a group of conditions that affect hemoglobin, which allows red blood cells to carry oxygen to all parts of the body. Red blood cells that contain sickle hemoglobin are …
On Aug. 25, NCDHHS’ Deputy Secretary of Health, Debra Farrington, attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the completion of ECU Health’s new Behavioral Health Hospital in Greenville. The ECU Health Behavioral Health Hospital is scheduled to welcome patients …
Seven of North Carolina’s local Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) agencies have been nationally recognized as 2025 WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence recipients by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), …
Seven of North Carolina’s local Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) agencies have been nationally recognized as 2025 WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence recipients by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), …
This week, NCDHHS hosted an event celebrating 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The landmark legislation was passed on July 26, 1990, to expand access and opportunity for all Americans with disabilities. The celebration on July 24 at …
Nearly 35 years ago, on July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act – the historic civil rights law that protects the rights of people with disabilities – was signed. Before the Americans with Disabilities Act’s passage in 1990, many Deaf, Hard of …
On June 20, NCDHHS Secretary Sangvai attended and spoke at the Pride Month celebration held at the Governor's Executive Mansion in Raleigh. Secretary Sangvai was joined by Gov. Stein and House Representative Allison Dahle to address state leaders, …
This week, NCDHHS leadership came together at the i2i conference to talk about the Olmstead Plan. This plan helps people with disabilities get the support they need to live the lives they want in their communities. NDHHS leadership shared their vision for …
In late September 2024, Hurricane Helene severely impacted the western Appalachian region of North Carolina, causing more than 100 reported deaths and significant destruction of communication infrastructure. Federal policy through the Social Security …
The NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Finals are two high-profile sporting events that will capture nationwide interest throughout June, including sports bettors looking to get in on the action. In the first 12 months after sports betting was made legal in the …
The DCFW Difference, a new digital campaign, includes website resources to highlight the powerful, statewide impact of NCDHHS’ Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW). This webpage showcases the depth of DCFW’s work and serves as a go-to resource …
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 …
02 days 15:48:59
