NC health department recommends anyone unvaccinated age 1 year and older receive measles vaccination to protect themselves ...

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is planning to reduce Medicaid reimbursement rates to providers beginning Oct. 1, the department’s secretary, Dr. Devdutta “Dev” Sangvai, ...

State officials outline next steps to spending federal funds to improve care in rural communities as lawmakers raise concerns ...

Flu in NC is widespread right now, and state health officials say they’ve seen an uptick in flu-related deaths in the first ...

The CDC now recommends all children get vaccinated against 11 diseases - six fewer than last year.

This story has been updated with additional information. The state health department confirmed partial SNAP benefits were being issued to eligible recipients on Nov. 7. ASHEVILLE - Partial benefits ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- The 2024-2025 flu season has been active and deadly in North Carolina. On Wednesday, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) said its latest data ...

NORTH CAROLINA — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is pursuing $101,000 from Balanced Nutrition, a nonprofit run by Yolanda Hill, the wife of former Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, ...

NC Department of Health and Human Services denied Novant Health’s bid for a new diagnostic imaging center in South Asheville. NCDHHS said Novant was unable to prove that its diagnostic center wouldn’t ...

North Carolina is seeking $1 billion from the federal government for a wide-ranging plan that could reshape rural health care across the state. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services hopes ...

North Carolina reports a sharp increase in flu-related deaths, totaling 134 this season, with plans for a media briefing.