Newsletter Articles

After nine months working on several cross-departmental projects, twenty-five employees graduated from the LeadershipDHHS program in a ceremony on May 15. 

DHHS Office of Emergency Medical Services deployed their mobile surgical unit to St. Croix as the island recovers from two hurricanes.

More than 200 community stakeholders engaged in the planning for the Family First Prevention Services Act during a meeting June 5 at N.C. State University’s McKimmon Center. 

The Department of Health and Human Services offers a toll-free help line for parents of and professionals who work with Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN).

The Human & Social Web Applications Management Unit of DHHS’ Information Technology Division is helping DHHS’ Hearings & Appeals Section go paperless.

The North Carolina Rehabilitation Association hosted their 23rd annual C. Odell Tyndall Legislative Breakfast on June 13 in the cafeteria of the North Carolina General Assembly in Raleigh. 

DHHS Division of Health Service Regulation's Radiation Protection section's drone will be able to detect radiation, allowing its human handlers to remain safe distance away.

The Community Engagement and Empowerment team, a group within DHHS’ Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services, works to connect communities with policymakers and help people advocate for themselves or for a family member. 

Dorothea Dix Park will host several events this summer and fall.

Hope 4 NC helped provide behavioral health resources to areas impacted by Hurricane Matthew.

With grant funding helping to facilitate connections, the TBI team hopes to make the process of recovery a little bit smoother. 

DHHS marks the 28th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Marathon runner Charlie Engle ran through the Dorothea Dix Campus for 26 hours to raise awareness about recovery from addiction.

Too many children will return to the classroom without the basic supplies they need to succeed. To help students and teachers, Governor Roy Cooper has kicked off his annual School Supply Drive and is encouraging state employees and North Carolina residents to donate. 

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services has honored Durham business owner David Tedrow with a 2018 Small Business of the Year award.