Press Releases

ICYMI: Comprehensive mental health center opens in Asheville

Under Governor McCrory's administration, the Crisis Solutions Initiative, administered by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, focuses on identifying and implementing the best known strategies for crisis care while reducing avoidable visits to emergency depart

State's Medicaid Program Projects Third Straight Year of Cash on Hand

Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) expects to finish the year with approximately $250 million cash on hand in the state's Medicaid program.

Governor McCrory Proposes Budget Priorities to Support Families, Vulnerable Citizens

Surrounded by families, children, first responders, advocates and care providers, Governor Pat McCrory unveiled his budget priorities to further promote a healthy North Carolina. The governor’s budget proposal will expand services to strengthen families and support North Carolina’s most vulnerable citizens.

N.C. Division of Public Health supports call for EPA to develop nationwide safe water standards

Efforts by a national organization of public health agency peers to have a uniform set of nationwide drinking water standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency has been embraced by the North Carolina Division of Public Health.  The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials took the stand last month.

Myths vs Facts: What New York Times, Huffington Post and other media outlets aren't saying about common-sense privacy law

1. Does the new bill limit or prohibit private sector companies from adopting their own nondiscrimination policies or practices?

19 Recent Deaths Associated With Synthetic Opioids; State Officials Urge Awareness

State health officials are alerting law enforcement and medical professionals of potent synthetic opioids, including furanylfentanyl, following at least 19 related fatalities in North Carolina since the beginning of this year.

State announces new LME/MCO service regions

State health officials announced today that the state- and Medicaid-funded Local Management Entities/Managed Care Organizations providing mental health, intellectual and developmental disability and substance use services to North Carolina citizens will be consolidating into four service regions across the state.

Well owners to start receiving letters on drinking water

State health officials have begun to mail letters to well owners who previously received “do not drink' advisories for hexavalent chromium and vanadium informing them that those recommendations have been withdrawn and that their water is as safe to drink as most cities and towns across the state and country.

State Health Officials Encourage Ongoing Awareness of Travel Recommendations

State officials continue to encourage awareness of travel recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as they pertain to Zika virus.

Medicaid Reform Plan Offers a North Carolina Solution

State health officials today unveiled an innovative, multi-year draft plan for reforming North Carolina’s Medicaid program to achieve better patient care, better community health, improved doctor-patient engagement and cost containment.