RALEIGH, N.C. — On Tuesday, The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is inviting public input on its proposed plan for administering the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Block (LIHEAP) Grant Plan, for the 2025–2026 federal fiscal year. LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps low-income households with their energy…… read more »
RALEIGH, N.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently announced it will eliminate federal funding for the LGBTQ+ youth-specific option on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. As a result, beginning July 17, 2025, callers to 988 will no longer be able to “Press 3” for crisis support tailored specifically to LGBTQ+…… read more »
CHADBOURN, N.C. — Credentialed media representatives are cordially invited to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for the newly launched Life Changing Behavioral Health Urgent Care Respite Center, a vital resource dedicated to supporting children and families in eastern North Carolina. A New Beacon of Support for Children and Families In collaboration with the…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. – On, Thursday, June 26 at 5:30 p.m., Wayne Community College will host “Let’s Talk Health,” an engaging and informative event designed to make healthcare more accessible, understandable, and even enjoyable. Open to the public, the event promises a refreshing take on healthcare conversations — no jargon, no confusion, just real talk from…… read more »
Raleigh, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) will headline two key sessions at the upcoming i2i Center for Integrative Health Spring 2025 Conference, with a focus on disability rights, community inclusion, and behavioral health transformation. On Monday, June 9, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., NCDHHS lead the “Advancing the…… read more »
Raleigh N.C. — North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Dev Sangvai will travel to Hendersonville on Thursday to highlight ongoing mental health and recovery services for communities affected by Hurricane Helene. The visit will include stops at two community organizations central to the region’s recovery: Love and Respect Community for Recovery…… read more »
Raleigh, N.C. — North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai visited two state-operated healthcare facilities on Wednesday, highlighting the vital services they provide to vulnerable populations and underscoring growing concerns over severe staffing shortages and pending state budget cuts. Secretary Sangvai began his visit at Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center in Wilson, a facility…… read more »
Raleigh, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) will host an in-depth session on the state’s Olmstead Plan and its commitment to improving the lives of people with disabilities at the upcoming i2i Center for Integrative Health Spring 2025 Conference. The session, titled “Advancing Success”, will take place on Monday,…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. — Wayne Community College’s Workforce Continuing Education Services honored the newest class of Allied Health graduates during a heartfelt pinning ceremony this spring. The event recognized 84 students who successfully completed programs in Nurse Aide I, Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Technician, and Sterile Processing. Each graduate received a ceremonial pin and certificate, symbolizing their transition…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. — A group of young scientists from Dillard Academy Charter School has achieved something remarkable: the 5th-grade class authored and published a science book titled Cell-ebrate Science: Wonder of the Human Body, showcasing their knowledge of human biology and their creativity in the classroom. In a celebratory event filled with joy, pride, and…… read more »
