
April 22, 2026
Governor Josh Stein marked Black Maternal Health Week by drawing attention to persistent racial disparities in maternal mortality rates across North Carolina. State leaders discussed new funding efforts for Medicaid expansion, rural healthcare investment programs, extended postpartum coverage laws, provider support initiatives like NC MATTERS, facility-based patient education campaigns such as 'I Gave Birth,' plus resources including a national mental health hotline.
Read more →
April 6, 2026
Maggie Woods has been named director of North Carolina's Rural Health Transformation Program. The initiative aims at improving healthcare access for millions living in rural areas using substantial federal funding.
Read more →
January 21, 2026
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has announced a virtual media availability to address the recent rise in flu-related deaths across the state.
Read more →
January 16, 2026
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is marking one year under the leadership of Secretary Dev Sangvai.
Read more →
January 15, 2026
Effective January 16, 2026, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) will temporarily take over child welfare services at the Davidson County Department of Social Services (DCDSS).
Read more →
January 6, 2026
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) officials will hold a virtual media briefing on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. The session will focus on the importance of vaccinations in light of recent measles cases and...
Read more →
January 5, 2026
Attorney General Jeff Jackson and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary Dev Sangvai have addressed concerns about a possible freeze in federal child care funding to all states.
Read more →
December 18, 2025
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has reported the first pediatric flu-related death in the state for the 2025-2026 season.
Read more →
December 10, 2025
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has reported an increase in flu activity and flu-related deaths in the state.
Read more →
November 26, 2025
The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center (JIRDC) will hold its 49th annual holiday parade on Thursday, December 4, 2025, starting at 3 p.m. The event, themed "Storybook Holiday Parade," is open to the community and will feature marching bands,...
Read more →
Sign-up for the Weekly Newsletter from North Raleigh Today.