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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Newborn Screening Program has been awarded a federal grant that supports enhancements to the state's newborn screening system.

New toolkit can be used by community leaders to help people learn if they are eligible

AdventHealth appealed HCA's application to build a freestanding emergency department in West Asheville. County and state officials idle at expansion.

Two people have died from complications with influenza, health authorities in North Carolina announced on Wednesday.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned parents in an Oct. 28 release of lead levels found in the WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday, Oct. 5, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss how aging adults can support their health and access the care they need.

The FDA issued a recall for WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit pouches due to lead levels on October 28, 2023. Take action if children have consumed the product.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help prevent the spread of rabies. Starting this week, Wildlife Services will be distributing oral rabies vaccine for wild raccoons in Western North Carolina.

Rep. Richard Hudson, R-NC8, accused U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra of misleading him and other North Carolinians about plans to house unaccompanied migrant children at a Greensboro facility at a hearing Wednesday.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live Spanish-language Cafecito and tele-town hall on Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss common health needs and how to find support.