State officials warn of staffing, funding and technology hurdles as counties brace for added burden of Medicaid eligibility checks.

As state regulators weigh PFAS rules, scientists push for solutions that fit existing water systems by exploring new ...

Pediatricians often have little time to do a lot of tasks, so when vaccine discussions don't happen, the vaccinations often don't happen either.

Other storylines NC Health News will follow in 2026 include the growing conflict between environmental advocates and industry ...

Advocates have pushed for the detention center to reopen since it closed in 2022, but staffing challenges remain the main barrier.

The state vaccination schedule includes required and recommended shots no longer part of federal guidelines after CDC revamp.

North Carolina government retirees continue with 2012 class-action lawsuit challenging state health plan changes ...

Proposed changes to the federal definition of “waters of the United States” could strip protections from millions of wetlands.

Once sustained on shoestring budgets, peer-run mental health spaces are expanding across North Carolina as state and local leaders invest in programs led by people with lived experience.

Experts share what assistance dogs do, the types of disabilities they support, and the role of reputable organizations in finding the right animal.