NC Department of Health and Human Services
Coverage of NC Department of Health and Human Services in the Nexus archive.
- Cyclosporiasis outbreak surpasses 560 cases in North Carolina
North Carolina reports 561 cyclosporiasis cases as of July 20, 2026, with the cause attributed to multiple potential sources. Health officials advise washing fresh produce and cooking to 165°F to kill the parasite, while the CDC assists in tracing the outbreak.
- UNC Health buys land as a battle for western NC hospital continues
UNC Health acquired 20 acres near Asheville for $22.3 million to build a 92-bed hospital, submitting a $747 million proposal to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services. Competing applications from Mission Health, Novant Health, and AdventHealth also aim to address the region's need for 92 acute care beds by 2026.
- NC lawmakers hammer state, county officials following ‘horrific’ abuse death of six-year-old
Six-year-old Dominique Moody died in December 2025 after years of abuse and starvation in Charlotte, with her legal guardian and caregivers charged with abuse and murder. North Carolina lawmakers criticized Mecklenburg County's child welfare system for 13 reported abuse cases and systemic failures, including a caseworker's recommendation to remove her being overruled. A review of 58 cases found widespread issues, including insufficient intake questioning and failure to notify law enforcement in abuse cases.
- NC housing advocates face challenges from federal funding uncertainty
North Carolina housing advocates face challenges due to federal funding uncertainty, impacting organizations and services. Renee Willis of the National Low Income Housing Coalition highlighted a national shortage of 7.2 million affordable rental homes for extremely low-income renters, with North Carolina having 38 affordable homes for every 100 low-income households. The conference 'Bringing It Home 2026' addressed these issues amid economic pressures and reduced federal resources.