North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Press Releases

NCDHHS Livestream Fireside Chat and Tele-Town Hall Scheduled for Oct. 3 Postponed Due to Hurricane Helene

The NCDHHS Livestream Fireside Chat and Tele-Town Hall: Understanding Seasonal Vaccines and Respiratory Health In North Carolina scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, has been postponed due to impacts of Hurricane Helene across the state, especially the …

NCDHHS Livestream Fireside Chat and Tele-Town Hall: Understanding Seasonal Vaccines and Respiratory Health In North Carolina

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday, Oct. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss how seasonal vaccines, including flu, COVID-19 and RSV, help protect communities against severe …

NC Tops Region with Breastfeeding Award of Excellence Wins

As National Breastfeeding Month draws to a close, local Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) agencies across North Carolina were recognized with national awards that celebrate their dedication to supporting …

NCDHHS Outlines the Importance of Supporting Families Through Child Support Awareness Month

August is Child Support Awareness Month, a time dedicated to honoring the vital role of the Child Support Services Program. In North Carolina, this observance underscores the program's commitment to ensuring child and family well-being, one of NCDHHS’ …

Themes, Resources and Events to Celebrate National Breastfeeding Month

World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) was created in 1992 by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) and is celebrated annually from Aug. 1 to 7. Since 2016, WBW has been aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2018 …

Gov. Cooper Proclaims DeafBlind Awareness Month 2024

In an ongoing effort to encourage increased awareness, understanding and recognition of the many contributions made by DeafBlind North Carolinians, Gov. Cooper has proclaimed June 2024 as DeafBlind Awareness Month. DeafBlind refers to the approximately 84, …

Pride Events and Resources Available at the Start of Pride Month

Gov. Cooper has proclaimed June LGBTQ+ Pride Month and NCDHHS joins the nation in celebrating our LGBTQ+ community. As we prepare for Pride month and Pride celebrations through the fall, we want to alert Pride event organizers and attendees of available …

Significant Cost Savings Realized as Healthy Opportunities Pilots Reach Two Year Anniversary

As the Healthy Opportunities Pilots (HOP) program reaches its second anniversary, results from an independent study prove that the program is a success. HOP is the nation’s first comprehensive program to test and evaluate the impact of providing select …

Assistive Technology Pop-Up Event a Hit for Attendees and Exhibitors Alike

NCDHHS' Assistive Technology Program is a state and federally-funded initiative that provides assistive technology services statewide to people of all ages and abilities. The program promotes independence for people with disabilities through access to …

Special OPSA Meeting – Feedback from OPSA and the public on TAC’s Olmstead report

•    Description: The sole purpose of this one-hour meeting will be to An Assessment of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ System of Services and Supports for Individuals with Disabilities The sole purpose of this one-hour meeting …

(CANCELED) Olmstead Plan Stakeholder Advisory (OPSA) Housing Committee

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Olmstead Plan Stakeholder Advisory (OPSA) Older Adults Committee with Guest Speaker, Leigh Ann Kingsbury

The Olmstead Plan Stakeholder Advisory (OPSA) Committee on Older Adults, chaired by former member of the NC House of Representatives and former NCDHHS Secretary Lanier Cansler, is pleased to present national expert on person-centeredness and gerontologist …

Olmstead Plan Stakeholder Advisory (OPSA) Quarterly Meeting #4 - TAC Report and NCDHHS Olmstead Plan

o    Description: This important meeting will feature the first public presentation by the Technical Assistance Collaborative (TAC) on its analysis for the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) of Olmstead-related programs and policies.  The …

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant

The NC Division of Public Health will hold a public hearing on the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant. The purpose of this hearing is to collect public comments on the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 work plan. The public hearing will be conducted …

OPSA Transition to Community Advisory

OPSA Older Adults Committee Meeting

When: Friday, April 9, 2021 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Olmstead Plan Stakeholder Advisory - Children, Youth and Families Committee Meeting #3

On behalf of Chandrika Brown, Chair of the Olmstead Plan Stakeholder Advisory (OPSA) Committee for Children, Youth and Families, we are pleased to announce a special presentation on supporting families, family-professional partnerships, and community …

Olmstead Plan Stakeholder Advisory - Housing Committee Meeting #8

When: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 - 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

DEI Council Black History Lunch & Learn Series #4

When: Monday, February 22, 2021 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

DEI Council Black History Lunch & Learn Series #3

Be sure to join us Wednesday, February 17th from 12 pm – 1:15 pm for our Black History Month Panel: A Historic Pandemic: Fireside Chat on Leadership Lessons and Reflections with Leaders. Few could have predicted how deeply COVID-19 would upend life and …