
January 17, 2026
Three siblings in Buncombe County, North Carolina, have tested positive for measles after visiting Spartanburg County, South Carolina, where a significant measles outbreak is ongoing.
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December 29, 2025
North Carolina has received $213 million from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), with funding awarded for 2026 and eligibility for additional support in each of the next...
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December 28, 2025
A confirmed case of measles has been reported in a traveler who passed through Terminal 2 at Raleigh-Durham International Airport on December 10, 2025, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and Wake...
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December 10, 2025
Governor Josh Stein has instructed the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to restore Medicaid reimbursement rates to levels from September 30, 2025.
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November 7, 2025
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will fully fund November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for the state.
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September 30, 2025
Beginning October 1, 2025, pharmacists at retail locations across North Carolina will be authorized to test and treat for influenza under new Standing Orders issued by State Health Director Dr. Larry Greenblatt.
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