Displaying items by tag: NC Department of Health and Human Services
NCDHHS to host livestream Cafecito and tele-town hall on COVID-19 vaccines for families in North Carolina on March 29
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live Cafecito and Spanish language tele-town hall on Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.
Richmond County Health Department reports more than 100 new COVID cases, related death
ROCKINGHAM — For the first time in two days, the Richmond County Health Department reported more than 100 new cases of COVID-19.
Richmond County Health Department reports nearly 400 COVID cases, 2 deaths over weekend
ROCKINGHAM — Despite two COVID testing sites being closed due to weather, nearly 400 residents tested positive over the weekend and two more have died.
NC Medicaid Managed Care contract award appeals dismissed
RALEIGH — On Jan. 19, 2022, the North Carolina Court of Appeals granted a request from two insurance providers to voluntarily dismiss appeals of their suit over contracts awarded for NC Medicaid Managed Care by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
Additional COVID-related death, more than 300 cases reported in Richmond County
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Health Department reported more than 300 new cases and one new COVID-related death on Wednesday.
Richmond County surpasses 10K total COVID cases, more than 600 reported over weekend
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County has broken the benchmark of 10,000 total COVID-19 cases.
NCDHHS employee fired over vaccine mandate, despite natural immunity
RALEIGH — An employee of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services who was fired for not getting a COVID vaccine is speaking out.
NCDHHS creates pathway for temporary nursing home staff to receive higher credentialing
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Health Service Regulation today announced it has made a new temporary pathway available for individuals who worked in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic as temporary nurse aides to be listed on the Nurse Aide I Registry.
NCDHHS shares updated rollout plan for COVID-19 vaccinations
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced it had updated its vaccination plan to align with new federal recommendations issued last week.
North Carolinians can apply online for help with energy costs beginning Monday
RALEIGH —The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced beginning Jan. 4, households can apply for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program and the Crisis Intervention Program online at www.epass.nc.gov.
