An area state representative is among legislators who want to establish a Medicaid sustainability committee in case the federal government cuts its payments to North Carolina for the public health ...

One of the two children who have died of the flu in recent weeks was a 9-year-old Randolph County girl. Madeline “Maddie” ...

Sitting inside a conference room at the Adams Building, Dr. Dev Sangvai balances measure and excitement in describing his role as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) ...

A Thomasville child care facility was forced to close its doors amid allegations of assault at the facility. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human ...

North Carolina's (mostly free) mental health crisis services are expanding. Here’s what they do and how to find them.

Vivian Health compared data across all 50 states and the District of Columbia to perform a comprehensive analysis of where ...

As temperatures drop this time of year, many people start to get sick. News 12 has more on what doctors are seeing this season.I spoke with an infectious diseas ...

Gambling is becoming increasingly prevalent in North Carolina, starting with the lottery in 2005 and expanding to online ...

Nearly 250 people in North Carolina have died from influenza since late last year, and case counts are still on the rise.

As flu season comes to an end, the death toll in North Carolina from the virus is nearing 250. There have been 246 ...

RALEIGH – On Tuesday, Governor Josh Stein declared a state of emergency as emergency officials prepare for winter weather to impact the majority of the state.

Flu deaths in North Carolina continue to rise. Health officials said 246 people have lost their lives from the virus since flu season began in early October. Seniors are the most vulnerable. Data from ...