Press Release Archive
December 2008
- Central Regional Hospital cleared by Fed surveyors, December 19, 2008
- State Confirms Season’s First Flu Case; People Urged to Get Flu Shot, December 19, 2008
- Program provides free meals at child care and adult care centers, December 16, 2008
- Division of Public Health partners with the Department of Correction
to test prison inmates for HIV, December 15, 2008
- DHHS Secretary announces leadership change at Cherry Hospital in Goldsboro, December 12, 2008
- Victims of 1929-1974 N.C. Eugenics Program urged to contact N.C. DHHS, December 5, 2008
- N.C. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services honors statewide ‘All-Stars’, December 5, 2008
- CMS Surveyors Return to Central Regional Hospital for Follow-Up Survey, December 2, 2008
November 2008
- Update on Fraud Alert for citizens affected by stolen laptop, November 24, 2008
- November is Adoption Awareness Month in North Carolina, November 21, 2008
- N.C. paramedics take first place in international event, November 18, 2008
- Division of Aging and Adult Services announces credit fraud alert for clients
affected by stolen laptop, November 14, 2008
- State spending on Community Support drops, November 13, 2008
- Stolen laptop may have resulted in the release of personal information, November 5, 2008
- State Settles with Dominion Healthcare, November 4, 2008
October 2008
- Don’t be afraid of the holidays – Sign up Nov. 1 for the Holiday Challenge! October 30, 2008
- Latino AIDS Awareness Day in N.C., October 13, 2008
- New health data system, NC-CATCH, will help communities assess needs, October 9, 2008
- Defending champion paramedics from Stokes County do it again, October 8 2008
- Public invited to speak out on how federal dollars to be spent, October 3, 2008
- International Walk to School Day, October 3, 2008
- State’s first confirmed 2008 human West Nile virus case reported, October 2, 2008
- DHHS Agrees to Postpone Hearing on Dix Transition, October 2, 2008
- People with disabilities and NC businesses are agency’s ‘dual customers’, October 2, 2008
- N.C. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
honors eastern region ‘Superstars’, October 1, 2008
September 2008
- First Day of Fall: Think Fall Prevention, September 22, 2008
- Dix patients to move to Central Regional Hospital starting Oct. 1, September 18, 2008
- 14 local health departments receive $2 million in funding
for obesity prevention projects, September 16, 2008
- DHHS announces participants in person-centered initiative
focusing on ‘independence, choice, dignity and flexibility’, September 16, 2008
- Walk-in hepatitis testing clinics set up at Scotland County health department for cardiology office’s patients, September 15, 2008
- Statement by DHHS Secretary Dempsey Benton on Cherry Hospital, September 12, 2008
- New estimates profile new HIV infections in North Carolina, September 12, 2008
- Public Hearing Notice:
Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (PHHSBG) State Plan for 2009-2010, September 12, 2008
- State suspends license of Cleveland County adult care home, September 11, 2008
- CMS decertifies Cherry Hospital; DHHS hires Compass Group, Inc. to evaluate hospital, September 11, 2008
- Walleye in Santeetlah and Fontana lakes high in mercury, September 10, 2008
- September 7-13 is Suicide Prevention Awareness Week, September 8, 2008
- More babies born in N.C. in 2007; infant death rate rises 5 percent, September 4, 2008
- Whooping Cough Cases on the Rise, September 3, 2008
August 2008
- Public Health contacting patients after potential hepatitis C exposure in Scotland County cardiology clinic, August 29, 2009
- DHHS will hire an independent hospital management firm to evaluate Cherry Hospital; also plans to add additional security, August 28, 2008
- CRH Director recommends transition of Dix patients to new facility, August 27, 2008
- DHHS Secretary Takes Action for Patient Care at Cherry Hospital, Goldsboro, August 22, 2008
- DHHS announces grants for streamlining access
to long-term services and supports, August 22, 2008
- Mosquitoes can spread illness; protect yourself from bites, August 22, 2008
- Rabies: Public Health officials urge caution around bats, other wildlife, stray dogs & cats, August 21, 2008
- New tool helps schools track physical activity and nutrition policies, August 21, 2008s
- State sends team to Cherry Hospital, August 19, 2008
- Joint Commission denies Broughton Hospital accreditation appeal, August 15, 2008
- Thomas Mahle Named Director of Broughton Hospital, August 6, 2008
- New estimate of North Carolina’s new HIV infections: 2,200 in 2006, August 5, 2008
- The public’s health is at risk when undocumented people are denied health services, Op-ed by Health Director Leah Devlin, August 4, 2008
- World Breastfeeding Week in North Carolina, August 1-7, August 1, 2008
July 2008
- Hot weather brings risk of heat-related illness, July 31, 2008
- N.C. Fruits & Veggies Star Awards Announced, July 30, 2008
- Iron Chefs Battle Over Fruits & Veggies, July 28, 2008
- DHHS Unveils Website Redesign and New Spanish Website, July 28, 2008
- Statement from DHHS Dempsey Benton, July 18, 2008
- State Officials Recall Produce Tainted with Salmonella, July 17, 2008
- Central Regional Hospital preparing to open, July 15, 2008
- N.C. Records First La Crosse Cases of 2008, July 15, 2008
- HIV Testing Campaign to hold events in Winston-Salem, July 15, 2008
- Broughton Hospital certified by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, July 9, 2008
- Community Support Services costs drop for fourth straight quarter, July 9, 2008
- Death of Wilkes County Resident a Tragic Reminder
of Need for Tick Safety Diligence, July 9, 2008
- Vocational Rehabilitation Services honors western region ‘Superstars’, July 8, 2008
June 2008
- N.C. Public Health tips for beating the heat, June 30, 2008
- Six Months Later: Revisiting Commitments to Eat Smart, Move More, June 30, 2008
- NC Public Health Strike Team Deploys to Iowa, June 20, 2008
- CMS inspectors to recommend Broughton Hospital certification, June 19, 2008
- Frequently Asked Questions About
the Public’s Health and Wildfires, June 13, 2008
- North Carolina traveler affected by tomato-related Salmonella outbreak, June 13, 2008
- CMS lifts threat of funding loss at Umstead Hospital, June 12, 2008
- Summer Food Program
provides free meals for children, June 11, 2008
- DHHS Secretary Benton Announces Leadership Changes at Central Regional Hospital, June 11, 2008
- Big exercise prepares EMS responders and other
healthcare workers for challenging evacuations, June 11, 2008
- Kids and water: Drowning is preventable,
June 6, 2008
- Public Health Officials: Hot Cars and Kids are a Deadly Combination, June 4, 2008
- Statement from DHHS Secretary Dempsey Benton on Central Regional Hospital Transition, June 2, 2008
May 2008
April 2008
- Horton named acting director of Division of Health Service Regulation, April 30, 2008
- Public invited to comment on how federal energy assistance dollars will be spent, April 28, 2008
- Governor’s Pesticide Exposure Prevention Task Force Issues Recommendations, April 23, 2008
- Federal Medicaid agency notifies state of mental health deferral, April 22, 2008
- Federal Medicaid agency defers mental health payment pending corrections, April 17, 2008
- Medicare authorities accept Umstead Hospital plan, April 11, 2008
- NC Health Officials Encourage Residents to "Fight the Bite!", April 11, 2008 (DENR press release)
- Update on death of NCCU student, April 9, 2008
- Two more freshwater fish added to high-mercury list, April 7, 2008
- Warning issued on eating fish from parts of Neuse River and its tributaries in Wake County, April 7, 2008
- DHHS releases Mercer report on LMEs, April 4, 2008
- CARE-LINE switches to 24/7 service, April 2, 2008
- On April 2, Lexington, N.C. “Kicks Butts”, April 1, 2008
March 2008
- North Carolina Works with CDC to Fight Public Health Disasters, March 31, 2008
- N.C. Public Health a Partner in New National Program to Teach Smokers How to Becomean EX®, March 31, 2008
- Surveyors recommend removal of immediate jeopardy findings against Broughton Hospital, March 27, 2008
- DHHS issues new guideline for reporting deaths, March 26, 2008
- Flu cases declining in N.C., March 20, 2008
- State agency seeks public input for vocational rehabilitation plan, March 20, 2008
- Flu still widespread, but cases continue to drop, March 13, 2008
- Update on the Status of the State-Operated Psychiatric Hospitals, Secretary Dempsy Benton, March 6, 2008 (125 KB PDF)
- N.C. sees slight drop in flu cases, March 6, 2008
- New Immunization Requirements for Kindergarten, 6th Grade, and College Students, March 3, 2008
February 2008
- New Leadership Team Set for MHDDSAS, February 29, 2008
- North Carolina School for the Deaf director stepping down, February 29, 2008
- Flu Bulletin: North Carolina Cases Continue to Increase; Flu Activity Remains Widespread,
February 28, 2008
- Broughton Says It is Ready for Inspection, February 25, 2008
- Moseley Retires as State MH/DD/SAS Director, February 22, 2008
- Bulletin: Flu Cases Continue to Rise, February 21, 2008
- North Carolina Youth Risk Behavior Survey Yields Positive Results, February 15, 2008
- Flu Cases Continue to Rise, February 14, 2008
- Flu Widespread in NC; State Health Director Urges Precautions, February 7, 2008
- MEDIA ADVISORY Public Meeting on Mental Health Reform on Feb. 11 in Smithfield, February 1, 2008
January 2008
- Three recognized for contributions to public health in North Carolina, January 28, 2008
- Public health study crew wraps up field work, January 28, 2008
- Price Named Director of NC Office of Rural Health and Community Care, January 25, 2008
- Gov. Easley Announces 2008 Dr. John R. Larkins Award winner, January 18, 2008
- Public Health Officials Urge Caution Regarding Cosmetic Injections, January 16, 2008
- Simplified Summer Food Program for children now enrolling providers, January 16, 2008
- N.C. State Braille Challenge™ Set, January 7, 2008
- Teacher for the blind has eye-opening experience in Saudi Arabia, January 7, 2008
- DHHS Secretary Announces Plan To Fix Mental Health System, January 3, 2008
December 2007
- Turtles for Christmas? Not a Good Idea, December 21, 2007
- Program provides free meals at child care and adult care centers, December 19, 2007
Listeria Warning Issued, December 18, 2007- Report details savings from provision of supportive housing to homeless people in Wake County, December 18, 2007
- Grants of $1.6 million to speed, strengthen NC’s Emergency Medical Services, December 18, 2007
- Leadership Changes Announced at Broughton Hospital, December 17, 2007
- DSS $2.5 million grant to aid families of addiction, December 17, 2007
- Vocational rehabilitation agency honors statewide ‘All-Stars’, December 17, 2007
- Voluntary Recall of Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) Vaccine, December 13, 2007
- Forums to discuss merits of Aging and Disability Resource Centers, December 11, 2007
- DHHS teachers receive National Board Certification, December 10, 2007
November 2007
- Gov. Morehead School student art on exhibit at N.C. Museum of Art, November 30, 2007
- New Guide Brings Snacking Help to Consumers, November 28, 2007
- National Influenza Vaccination Week Focuses
on the Importance of Influenza Vaccination, November 26, 2007
- Cancer replaces heart disease as leading cause of death in N.C., November 19, 2007
- Wellness project to help city employees self-manage heart disease, stroke and diabetes, November 14, 2007
- Program to prevent type 2 diabetes in children expands, November 14, 2007
- Eat Smart, Move More…NC challenges North Carolinians to avoid holiday weight gain, November 13, 2007
- Public Health Block Grant hearing, November 13, 2007
- DHHS Takes Action to Improve Community Support Services, November 8, 2007
- Public health study information meeting to be held in Cornelius, November 8, 2007
- North Carolina Special Care Center Acquires New Name, November 6, 2007
October 2007
- State upgrades Community Support program
for mental health and substance abuse patients, October 30, 2007
- State Confirms Season’s First Flu Case, October 17, 2007
- Two Children Sickened By E-coli Strain Associated With Recent Recall, October 10, 2007
- Stokes County EMS team judged best paramedics in North Carolina, October 10, 2007
- N.C. Oral Rabies Vaccination Program begins Oct. 9, October 4, 2007
September 2007
- Cherry Hospital Passes CMS Inspection, September 28, 2007
- CC&PS Secretary Beatty to Receive NCPHA
Partners in Public Health Distinguished Group Award, September 27, 2007
- Broughton Reorganization Announced, September 24, 2007
- Black Mountain Center Charts New Direction at 70, September 21, 2007
- N.C. Food Stamps Efficiency Nets $2 Million Bonus, September 21, 2007
- Awards Presented by N.C. Division of Aging and Adult Services, September 20, 2007
- Twenty-one local
health departments to receive funding for healthy eating and physical
activity projects, September
14, 2007
- Free HIV testing
offered Sept. 14, 15 in Goldsboro, Kinston, September 11, 2007
- Infant
mortality rate drops to lowest in state’s history in
2006, September 5, 2007
August 2007
- State Mental Health Director Announces Focus on Broughton Hospital,
August 31, 2007
- Heat Wave Emergency
Department Monitoring Yields Surprising Results,
August 28, 2007
- Launch of NCcareLINK speeds access
to services, August 28, 2007
- North Carolina
has 5th Fattest Adolescents, August
27, 2007
- CDC Confirms NC
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Death,
August 14, 2007
- N.C. Fruits & Veggies
Nutrition Star Awards Announced, August 8, 2007
- Public health (respiratory) study
area changes, August 3, 2007
- NCDA&CS
inspectors remove more than 10,000 cans of recalled food
from store shelves across state; Joint DHHS and NC Dept. of Agriculture
Release, August 1, 2007
July 2007
- 10 People Receive
Treatment for Possible Rabies Exposure, July 30, 2007
- Four States Investigating
Possible Rabies Exposure at SC Softball Tournament, July 24, 2007
- N.C. Records First
Case of La Crosse Encephalitis,
July 17, 2007
- Cigarette Tax Decreases Tax Use;
Raises Revenue, July 16, 2007
- Name changes reflect missions of
DHHS division, commission, July
12, 2007
- Six
public hearings set to discuss state’s health facilities
needs, July 11, 2007
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June 2007
- Public health study information sessions to be held in Randolph and Guilford counties,
June 29, 2007
- Leave the firework to the professionals,
June 29, 2007
- Grant awards focus on care enhancements in N.C. nursing homes, June 29, 2007
- National
HIV Testing Day celebrated in N.C., June 22, 2007
- HIV
Testing Campaign holds events in Rocky Mount, June 19, 2007
- Volunteers
play key role in state test of medical response capabilities,
June
14, 2007
- World
Refugee Day "A New Home, A New Life", June 8, 2007
May 2007
- Summer
Food Program provides free meals for children, May 31, 2007
- NC Public Health
and NC's leading cancer centers join with the Colon Cancer Alliance
to present a free colorectal cancer
seminar, May 30, 2007
- N.C.
disaster planners looking for medical, non-medical volunteers,
May 29, 2007
- Federal
Grant to Help N.C. Medicaid Provide Independence for many in Institutions,
May 16, 2007
- Op-Ed on N.C. Community Health Study: Exposure to TDI (Toluene Diisocyanate) and Respiratory Health, May 4, 2007
- DHHS
Secretary Hooker Odom to Lead Milbank Memorial Fund,
May 4, 2007
- Upcoming study will assess community exposures to chemical TDI, May 3, 2007
- Public health study information meetings scheduled, May 3, 2007
April 2007
- State
Sets Final Community Support Services Rate, April 26, 2007
- State agency seeks
public input for vocational rehabilitation plan, April 25, 2007
- Pet turtles can
cause Salmonella infections, April
17, 2007
- HIV testing campaign
holds events in Greensboro and High Point, April 17, 2007
- Rabies: Public
Health officials urge caution around bats, other wildlife,
April 10, 2007
March 2007
- DHHS and ACS Reach
Settlement on Medicaid Payments Contract. March 27, 2007
- Smoking memo urges
facility operators to protect against fire risks,
March 27, 2007
- World TB Day, March
24, March 22, 2007
- North Carolina
Public Health ad garners national Telly award, March 20, 2007
- North Carolina joins national launch of a new public
health initiative,
Fruits & Veggies—More Matters™, March 19, 2007
- NC Mental Health
Announces Action Plan for Community Support Services,
March 13, 2007
February 2007
- March Is Brain
Injury Awareness Month In North Carolina, February 28, 2007
- Record grants to
NC agencies helping homeless total $18.6 million, February 27, 2007
- “Get Real. Get Tested.” campaign
comes to Charlotte Feb. 28, February 26, 2007
- State agencies
seek public input for 3-year independent living plan, February 26, 2007
- Flu Activity Increasing
Across the State, February
20, 2007
- Public Health Officials
Urge North Carolinians to Check Peanut Butter, February 16, 2007
- State
Epidemiologist: Washing Hands Key to Preventing “Stomach
Flu”, February 15, 2007
- Legislative
Heart Health Day focuses attention on preventing heart disease
and stroke, February 14, 2007
- North Carolina
continues to see decline in child abuse and neglect numbers,
February 13, 2007
- Ribbon cutting
marks opening of Sensory Garden for Pre-School at Governor Morehead
School, February 12, 2007
- Eat
Smart” Healthy
Meeting Guide Released,
February 9, 2007
- Safe Surrender an
option for overwhelmed mothers,
February 8, 2007
- Eat Smart, Move More and Kasey Kahne
take the obesity fight to NASCAR,
February 7, 2007
- Simplified Summer Food Program for children
now enrolling providers, February 6, 2007
- HIV
Testing Campaign holds events in Raleigh and
Durham, February 6,
2007
January 2007
- Community Care/GSK
Enter into Flu Vaccine Contract,
January 26, 2007
- Public Health Officials
Warning in Wake of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, January 24, 2007
- New report spotlights
the problem of asthma in N.C., January 23, 2007
- Vocational
rehabilitation honors ‘All-Stars’ and ‘Superstars’,
January 22, 2007
- North Carolinians
Urged to Vaccinate their Pets,
January 10, 2007
- Braille Challenge Launched, Deadline
is January 31, January 9, 2007
- State Removes Last Fish Consumption
Advisory Below Canton Paper Mill,
January 9, 2007
- It's Not Too Late to Vaccinate Against
the Flu, January 5, 2007
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