The loss of the Research Triangle-based EPA Office of Research and Development would cost hundreds of jobs, hit local economic activity.

NC health officials track rising measles and whooping cough cases amid shifting federal vaccine policies and growing public concern ...

In addition to improving patient outcomes, the Healthy Opportunities Pilot data shows the program created jobs in low-income ...

The sudden cancellation of federal grants will halt planned — and much needed — expansions of school-based mental health ...

Since North Carolina became one of the 40 states and Washington D.C. that now have expanded Medicaid , some people with ...

State officials aim to reduce homelessness among formerly incarcerated people through Reentry 2030 initiative.

Fears over Medicaid cuts and vaccine policy changes push parents to seek immunizations sooner, amid worries about future coverage.

Lawmakers came back to Raleigh where they passed a stripped down budget that begins to take into account deep federal cuts to HHS spending.

Gov. Stein vetoed HB 402, lawmakers overrode his objections. The law imposes high thresholds for regulations, public health risk, critics say.

Asheville's Mission Hospital had filed motion contesting lower court’s decision granting 67 beds to AdventHealth.

Unshame NC also aims to increase awareness of life-saving medications used to treat opioid use disorder.

The temporary loss of key HIV grants forced organizations to cut hours, furlough workers and delay critical public health initiatives.