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A man stands at a podium talking, while another man, who is wearing a mask against COVID, stands behind him. They're both wearing suits and ties.
Posted inMental Health

NC Governor announces proposal to invest $1 billion in mental health services

by Taylor Knopf March 8, 2023March 8, 2023

By Taylor Knopf In his State of the State address Monday, Gov. Roy Cooper said the “youth mental health crisis cannot be ignored,” adding that he would soon “propose a plan that makes historic investments in the whole-person health.”  On Wednesday, Cooper announced his plan to invest $1 billion in mental health and substance use […]

Shows the NC legislative building framed by fall leaves against the backdrop of a clear blue sky.
Posted inDisabilities

“Nobody cares if we’re shuttled off somewhere”

by Clarissa Donnelly-DeRoven February 21, 2023March 2, 2023
Posted inChildren's Health

Panel looks at how to improve child care access in NC

by Jennifer Fernandez January 24, 2023January 24, 2023
Older white man in suit gestures to a younger white man sitting in a chair behind him at a townhall discussion about mental helath care and the rising mental health crisis numbers
Posted inMental Health

Big changes are needed to turn the tide of North Carolina’s mental health crisis, health leaders say

by Taylor Knopf August 23, 2022January 10, 2023
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Posted inFeatured

Kody Kinsley looks to make his appointment as HHS secretary official

by Rose Hoban June 2, 2022June 1, 2022
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Posted inGender health

Postpartum Medicaid to be extended for pregnant people to one year after birth

by Elizabeth Thompson April 1, 2022December 10, 2022

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