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Posted inChildren's Health

Report shows worrisome trend of suicides among N.C. youth increasing

by Sarah Ovaska February 22, 2019February 22, 2019

By Sarah Ovaska-Few Child health experts are startled by the steady increase of adolescent suicides in North Carolina, with the state experiencing twice the rate of deaths among older children as it did a decade ago. Suicide is now the second-leading cause of death of children from age 10 to 17, topped only by motor […]

Posted inMedicaid

DHHS Officials Hear Critiques, Feedback on Proposed Medicaid Plan

by Rose Hoban April 1, 2016April 16, 2021
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Posted inMedicaid

Medicaid Reform Plan Presents More Questions than Answers

by Editor December 15, 2015April 19, 2021
Posted inSubstance Use

Heroin-Free Today and, with a Little Help, Tomorrow

by Editor October 26, 2015April 19, 2021
House lawmakers come back for one more budget vote and are likely to wrap up work for the year Friday or Saturday.
Posted inMedicaid

Medicaid Overhaul Bill Slated for Vote

by Editor September 22, 2015April 19, 2021
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Report: Medicaid Care Management Program Saved Millions

by Editor August 21, 2015April 19, 2021

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