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Governor McCrory Highlights Hurricane Matthew Recovery
While substantial progress is being made in the recovery from Hurricane Matthew, Governor McCrory is noting that flooding from rising river levels has created challenges in several eastern counties.
Learn more about Hurricane Matthew response and recovery.DHHS Staff Helping the Community
The Habitat for Humanity North Carolina House will be constructed at the 2016 NC State Fair. The house will be made of materials from North Carolina and the volunteers building the house are state employees, including DHHS staff.
Learn more about the North Carolina house.New Cherry Hospital Opens.
Governor Pat McCrory and Secretary Rick Brajer join state and local officials to celebrate the opening of the new Cherry Hospital. Staff will begin transferring patients to the state-operated psychiatric hospital in late September.
Learn more about the Cherry Hospital opening.Community Alternatives Program for Children
Your voice matters. The Division of Medical Assistance is working closely with families, advocates and other stakeholders to update the CAP/C 1915(c) waiver. Share your insights and become part of the process!
More about CAP/C Stakeholder EngagementNC Medicaid Reform
Over the next 3 to 4 years, the NC Department of Health and Human Services will work closely with stakeholders to build the right Medicaid health care system for North Carolina -- one that puts people first.
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Stay up to date with the latest information on North Carolina Division of Public Health’s response to the Zika virus.
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