North Carolina had the 10th-highest infant mortality rate among states in 2023, according to the North Carolina Child ...

North Carolina state health officials have unveiled a new plan to combat the rising suicide rates among Black youth.

A public health crisis is brewing as the number of registered organ donors falls and transplant waitlists grow.

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has discontinued its specialized support for LGBTQ+ youth, eliminating the "Press 3" ...

The “Press 3 option” at the lifeline is gone, but NC public health leaders have trained call takers to work with LGBTQ+ people in crisis.

Richardson contributed to the new NC Black Youth Suicide Prevention Action Plan. In the plan, Guilford and Forsyth are among ...

The controversial drugs are not yet approved by federal regulators, butadvocates hope a NC law would allow the state to be ...

The child care industry has been sounding the alarm for years now, but with federal stabilization grants drying up a few ...

The NC DHHS says anyone can access 988 for free mental health resources through call, text or online chat anytime for any need.

HENDERSONVILLE - North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai visited Hendersonville June 12 to tour two social services nonprofits. He advocated for continued support for the groups ...