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NCDHHS Joins Nationwide Observance of National Rural Health Day on Nov. 19
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Rural Health is proud to recognize the innovation, quality of care and dedication of health professionals and volunteers in...
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North Carolina Joins CDC Efforts for Comprehensive Suicide Prevention and...
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced it has received $870,000 per year over the next five years for suicide prevention. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s...
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North Carolina Introduces COVID-19 County Alert System
State to work with key counties to bring numbers downTo read more and see Frequently Asked Questions, visit the alert page. Governor Roy Cooper and Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary of the North Carolina...
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Governor Cooper Kicks Off 4th Annual Governor’s School Supply Drive
Donations through NCPTA will purchase supplies to support Public School Students, Teachers and Families Across North Carolina This week, Governor Roy Cooper kicks off the 4th Annual Governor’s School...
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NCDHHS and Livingstone College Launch Program to Help Churches and Nonprofits...
North Carolina communities hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic will have access to $5 million in grants to help address food insecurity needs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The North Carolina...
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NCDHHS Reports Highest One-Day Increase of COVID-19 Positive Tests; More than...
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the state’s highest one-day number of COVID-19 cases with 4,296 new cases reported. The record-high day follows several days of...
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SHP Encourages Traffic Safety During Holidays
The State Highway Patrol is gearing up for the holiday season and for the increased number of roadway users expected across our state. Prior to traveling, the SHP strongly encourages the public to...
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With Cases Rising Rapidly, North Carolina Tightens Existing Mask Requirements...
Ten More Counties Designated as Red for Critical Community Spread Governor Roy Cooper today issued additional COVID-19 safety measures to tighten mask requirements and enforcement as cases continue to...
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CCG Health Foundation donates $40 thousand toErlanger Western Carolina Hospital
From left to right: Teresa Bowleg, MSN, RN, EWCH Director of Operations/Associate Chief Nursing Officer; Stephanie Boynton, EWCH Vice President and CEO; Marilyn Brown, EWCH Auxiliary President; and...
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Three Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital nurses recognized with DAISY...
Award winners and their managers, from left to right: Brittany Reid, Erica Wallace, Noley Sutton, Kathy Cornwell, Jan Partin, Teresa Bowleg. Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital (EWCH) and the Nurse...
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NCDHHS to Provide Automatic Payment to Thousands of Seniors and People with...
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced it will issue an automated payment to thousands of eligible households to help with winter heating expenses via the...
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Winter weather driving tips from NC State Highway Patrol
During the winter months here in western North Carolina, the Highway Patrol is offering simple and safe driving tips. The weather in North Carolina is often times unpredictable and this time of year...
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USDA Forest Service Southern Region Supports Youth Education with Fish Art...
Wildlife Forever is proud to recognize the USDA Forest Service, Southern Region for their support of the 2021 Fish Art Contest. By teaching youth the Art of Conservation®, the national partnership...
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With Key Metrics Increasing Rapidly, North Carolina to Begin Modified Stay at...
COVID-19 County Alert System Order will require people to stay at home from 10 pm to 5 am with certain businesses required to be closed during those hoursMore than 80 percent of NC counties now in the...
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NCDHHS Encourages Flu Vaccine DuringFlu Vaccination Week
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging all North Carolinians who have not done so already to get vaccinated against the flu. Flu Vaccination Week, observed...
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Erlanger adjusts visitation policy for all hospitals
Erlanger Health System announces changes to the visitation policy in an effort to curb community spread and protect staff, patients, and the community at large. Beginning tomorrow, December 12,...
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Erlanger LIFE FORCE receives CAMTS Reaccreditation
Erlanger Health System announced Monday, Dec. 14, that LIFE FORCE, the health system’s critical care air medical program, has achieved re-accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Medical...
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During National Mentoring Month, make a difference by becoming a Big Brother...
January is National Mentoring Month, and this year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina is celebrating it by recruiting more adult and high school volunteers, as well as children and...
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NCDHHS Reports Highest One-Day Increase of COVID-19 Positive Tests; More than...
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the state’s highest one-day number of COVID-19 cases with 8,444 new cases reported today, doubling a record day reported just...
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NCDHHS Adds Vaccination Data toCOVID-19 Data Dashboard
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today added data on people vaccinated to the NC COVID-19 Dashboard. Data will be provided for the total number of people statewide and by...
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