The NC Department of Health and Human Services this week celebrates the second anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
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NC Medicaid Expansion Will Launch on Dec. 1, 2023
Governor Roy Cooper and NC Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley announced that DHHS will launch Medicaid Expansion on Dec. 1, 2023, giving more than 600,000 North Carolinians access to health care.
NCDHHS Connects Children and Adults to Healthy Food Through the Child and Adult Care Food Program
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 enrollees. CACFP is administered federally by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and at the state level by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
Biscuitville won't confirm, but may be coming to Kinston
Across different social media feeds, there has been information about a Biscuitville coming to Kinston. “Biscuitville Fresh Southern® does not have any plans to announce related to Kinston, at this time,” said Agnes Stevens of RLF Communications, who is assisting with Biscuitville media inquiries. According to the NCDHHS website, Biscuitville Online submitted a request for approval. In addition to the NCDHHS website, Dodge Construction Website lists details of a Biscuitville in Kinston.
North Carolina Approved to Continue P-EBT Food Assistance Benefits During the 2022-23 School Year
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced it has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to operate the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program during the 2022-23 school year.
Extra federal food benefits due to COVID-19 will end in March
In North Carolina and nationally, emergency allotments for COVID-19 in the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) program will end in March 2023. Households that have been receiving extra FNS benefits (called "emergency allotments") each month since March 2020 or after will see a reduction in benefits because of a federal change that ends emergency allotments for all states.
Governor Cooper Lifts North Carolina’s COVID-19 State of Emergency
Governor Roy Cooper ended the state’s COVID-19 State of Emergency. With vaccines, treatments, and other tools to combat COVID-19 widely available, and with new legislation now providing the requested flexibility to North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and health care providers to continue to respond, the state is poised to continue comprehensive pandemic response without the need for the State of Emergency.
NCDHHS announces limited vaccines available in NC at several local health departments for people exposed to Monkeypox
The federal government has allocated North Carolina 444 doses of Jynneos, a vaccine that can prevent illness or lead to less severe symptoms if given within two weeks after someone is exposed to monkeypox.
NCDHHS advises caution to prevent heat-related illnesses as temperatures rise
Parents are advised to never leave a child unattended in a vehicle, not even for a few minutes; temperatures inside a car rapidly increase and can reach dangerous and fatal temperatures in as little as 10 minutes. In the United States, approximately 38 children under the age of 15 die each year from heatstroke after being left in a vehicle.
NCDHHS helps families participating in WIC during infant formula shortage
Families participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) can now purchase more sizes and types of Gerber formula thanks to efforts by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to support families during the ongoing infant formula shortage. North Carolina contracts with Gerber to provide WIC recipients standard types of infant formula, and the sizes and types of formula available to purchase were previously more limited for WIC-participating families.
Take simple steps to practice water safety and protect against drowning and stay healthy health officials say
As North Carolinians start their summer voyages to beaches, lakes, rivers and pools this holiday weekend, officials at the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services offer suggestions to maximize the health benefits of swimming and other water-based activities while minimizing the risk of illness, injury and death. Everyone can play a role in preventing illnesses and injuries when they swim, play and relax in the water — this summer and year-round.
Jif peanut butter recalled nationwide; NCDHHS urges consumers to check labels
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is advising people to not eat or serve certain Jif brand peanut butter products that are being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination.
NC awarded grant to transition to 9-8-8 Suicide Prevention Lifeline number this summer
The 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.
State leaders outline robust plans for economic growth and public health to ensure strong North Carolina future
Governor Roy Cooper today outlined steps on moving North Carolina forward from COVID-19. Cooper was joined by Kody Kinsley, Secretary for North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), who explained the Department’s plan to adapt in this new stage.
Powdered infant formula recalled, FDA warns consumers not to use certain powdered infant formulas
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is cautioning families about certain infant formula that has been recalled by Abbott for potentially containing a bacteria that can lead to hospitalization in infants. The recall includes powdered formulas Similac, Alimentum, EleCare and EleCare Jr., and they should not be used.