North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

Health officials are monitoring a cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting Michigan and North Carolina, with nearly 700 cases reported in Michigan and 69 in North Carolina since June. The parasitic infection causes severe gastroenteritis and dehydration, prompting warnings to wash produce and avoid drinking water while swimming.

Health officials are monitoring a cyclosporiasis outbreak in North Carolina and Michigan, with 69 cases reported in North Carolina since early June and nearly 700 in Michigan. The parasitic infection causes severe gastroenteritis, leading to dehydration, and experts advise washing produce and avoiding drinking water while swimming to prevent transmission.

The North Carolina House passed the 'Dominique Moody Safety Act' to establish a state-run child welfare escalation team under the Department of Health and Human Services. The bill requires counties to escalate cases involving children with extensive abuse or neglect reports to the regional team, which will override local decisions if needed. The legislation follows the 2025 death of 6-year-old Dominique Moody, who was allegedly beaten, tortured, and starved despite multiple calls to social services.

A tuberculosis case has been confirmed at Stuart W. Cramer High School in Gaston County, prompting an investigation by local and state health officials. Public health authorities state there is no immediate threat to the community and will contact at-risk individuals for testing.

CaroMont Health plans to build a $115.7 million hospital in Cleveland County, North Carolina, between Kings Mountain and Shelby to address the state's need for 86 additional acute care beds. The facility will include 18 acute-care beds, six observation beds, a full-service emergency department, and other medical services, with a site near the U.S. 74 and Shelby Road interchange.

A North Carolina neighborhood is being overtaken by vultures, causing panic among residents, and a couple is reportedly to blame. The situation has led to concerns about safety and property values. The couple's actions have sparked controversy in the community.

North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek has raised concerns about potential Medicaid fraud, particularly in autism therapy, with a 47,000% increase in billings over five years. The auditor's office is investigating waste, fraud, and abuse within the state's Medicaid program. The issue is part of a larger national problem, with similar concerns in states like Minnesota.

North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek raises concerns about Medicaid fraud, particularly in autism therapy, with a 47,000% increase in billings over five years. The issue is part of a larger problem of waste and abuse in the state's Medicaid program. Boliek's office is working to eliminate fraud and ensure services reach those who need them.