Category Archives: Health

“Let’s Talk Health” — Community Healthcare Q&A Night at Wayne Community College

“Let’s Talk Health” — Community Healthcare Q&A Night at Wayne Community College

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 »

Breaking Barriers: North Carolina Officials Outline Vision for Disability and Mental Health Services

Breaking Barriers: North Carolina Officials Outline Vision for Disability and Mental Health Services

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 »

Western NC Recovery Efforts Spotlighted Amid Push to Expand Mental Health Support

Western NC Recovery Efforts Spotlighted Amid Push to Expand Mental Health Support

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 »

Staffing Shortages Jeopardize Care at State-Run Health Centers, NC Officials Say

Staffing Shortages Jeopardize Care at State-Run Health Centers, NC Officials Say

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 »

Inside NC’s Push for Disability Rights and Community-Based Services

Inside NC’s Push for Disability Rights and Community-Based Services

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 »

Wayne Community College Celebrates Allied Health Graduates in Spring Pinning Ceremony

Wayne Community College Celebrates Allied Health Graduates in Spring Pinning Ceremony

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 »

From the Classroom to the Community: Dillard Academy Fifth Graders Write Their Future

From the Classroom to the Community: Dillard Academy Fifth Graders Write Their Future

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 »

More Than Medicine: NC Event Highlights Real-Life Impact of Medicaid Expansion

More Than Medicine: NC Event Highlights Real-Life Impact of Medicaid Expansion

RALEIGH, N.C. — On Friday, May 30, state leaders, health care professionals, and researchers will gather at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences for a symposium exploring the transformative impact of Medicaid expansion and the state’s pioneering Healthy Opportunities Pilots program. Hosted by the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research at the…read more »

Caps, Pins, and Purpose: WCC Honors Nursing Graduates in Time-Honored Ceremony

Caps, Pins, and Purpose: WCC Honors Nursing Graduates in Time-Honored Ceremony

Goldsboro, N.C. – Wayne Community College (WCC) celebrated the accomplishments of its Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) graduates during a heartfelt pinning ceremony that honored both their academic success and their calling to care. Held on campus, the ceremony marked a rite of passage for 29 nursing graduates, each of whom received a pin, a scroll,…read more »

Drowning, Heat Stroke, and Food Illness: NCDHHS Shares Critical Summer Safety Tips

Drowning, Heat Stroke, and Food Illness: NCDHHS Shares Critical Summer Safety Tips

Raleigh, N.C. — With summer on the horizon and temperatures beginning to climb, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is urging residents to take proactive steps to stay safe during outdoor activities. From water safety and heat protection to food handling tips, the agency is highlighting key precautions to help prevent…read more »

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