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The report was released by the NC Department of Administration's Council for Women and Youth Involvement. It is the second in a series highlighting key issues affecting the lives of women in North Carolina and done in partnership with the Institute for Women's Policy Research. "Understanding where women's health is lagging in North Carolina helps guide our policy decisions needed to improve access to preventive care," Governor Roy Cooper said.
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During the summer months, warmer temperatures cause foodborne germs to thrive. DHHS encourages people to take steps to protect themselves and others from foodborne illness when eating outdoors this summer.
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The DHHS-operated alcohol and drug abuse treatment center in Greenville recently celebrated 50 years of recovery and the expansion of treatment services for residents of eastern North Carolina.
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The Division of Social Services is seeking public comment on the proposed John H. Chafee Foster Care Program Plan for 2020-2024. The plan outlines how the state will serve youth and young adults ages 14 to 21 who have experienced foster care.
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DHHS' Office of Minority Health and Health Equity received national recognition for the Health Equity Report. The report was noted in the American Library Association's Notable Government Documents for 2018.
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Governor Roy Cooper met with child care teachers in Wilmington for a roundtable discussion. Teachers shared they do not have access to health insurance, and that affects their own well being and the healthy development of children in their care.
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Back@Home NC to Be a National Model
Back@Home, a program that connects disaster survivors with services and assistance to prevent homelessness, has generated national interest after helping 270 families find permanent housing after Hurricane Florence. The program is administered by DHHS in collaboration with numerous partners.
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DHHS' Cherry Hospital recently hosted an Appreciation Reception to celebrate its volunteers. The Goldsboro hospital's regular volunteers and special event volunteers make a difference in the mental health treatment experience for patients.
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Matthew Schwab graduated in May from the program that combines classroom interaction, career exploration and relevant job-skills training with internships for students with intellectual and other disabilities. Schwab held three internships at DHHS through the program and hopes to be employed permanently in the government sector.
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Bringing it Home: Ending Homelessness in NC held its third annual conference in Raleigh. The conference brought together federal, state and local organizations to share their practices on ending homelessness. DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen kicked off the conference.
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