North Carolina had the 10th-highest infant mortality rate among states in 2023, according to the North Carolina Child ...

A public health crisis is brewing as the number of registered organ donors falls and transplant waitlists grow.

The NC DHHS says anyone can access 988 for free mental health resources through call, text or online chat anytime for any need.

North Carolina's economic growth is facing a significant hurdle, and it's not what you might expect. The CEO of the state's ...

Alternative crisis response programs, which send mental health specialists to people suffering from mental health distress and substance use disorders instead of law enforcement, are also offering ...

NC educators try to mitigate risk of learning loss. How schools in Transylvania and Ashe counties have fared since Helene.

North Carolina's 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline sees dramatic increase in calls, chats, and texts. Learn about the crisis services available.

A report on President Donald Trump’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda is in conflict with early Trump administration ...

After years of legal battles, state attorneys general won billions of dollars in opioid settlements from drug companies ...

This guide explains how federal, state, and local disaster response works — from applying for FEMA aid to documenting damage.