North Carolina has opened a new Behavioral Health Urgent Care center in Pitt County, expanding mental health services with plans for more centers in the state.

Durham County's health department will conduct targeted mosquito sprays on October 15-16 to combat West Nile virus, particularly in and around Trinity Park, following virus detections.

North Carolina will stop requiring prescriptions for COVID-19 vaccines at pharmacies, aligning with CDC recommendations to ease access and maintain vaccination rates.

Duke Healthcare and Aetna are in critical negotiations as their contract nears expiration, which could affect North Carolina's State Health Plan members who may need new providers if talks fail.

Durham County health officials schedule mosquito control spraying on Ellerbe Creek Trail to combat West Nile virus.

North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services launched an electronic health records system across state health facilities, enhancing patient care and data security.

NCDHHS is launching an Epic-powered electronic health records system to improve patient data handling across 13 facilities, with a ceremonial event at Cherry Hospital.

Two rabies cases in foxes have been reported in Durham County within a week, causing concern among residents. Health officials urge caution and recommend rabies vaccinations for pets.

North Carolina reports its first measles case of the year, urging vaccination and monitoring exposures, with health officials collaborating to prevent an outbreak.

The 3rd Annual Black Maternal & Infant Health Conference in Raleigh plans to tackle racial health disparities for African American mothers and infants, seeking systemic solutions over individual resilience.

Wake County offers free HIV testing events in June, coinciding with National HIV Testing Day, providing screenings and education to encourage public health and sexual health awareness.

Research from the Sheps Center shows that North Carolina's Medicaid expansion has granted healthcare access to over 650,000 residents and positively impacted health and economy, with cost savings and benefits for local businesses.

The Wake Forest Police Department is partnering with the DEA for National Drug Take Back Day at Wegmans on Saturday, offering medication disposal to prevent abuse.