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NCDHHS helps families participating in WIC during infant formula shortage

NCDHHS helps families participating in WIC during infant formula shortage

Neuse News
Local News, Health

Families participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) can now purchase more sizes and types of Gerber formula thanks to efforts by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to support families during the ongoing infant formula shortage. North Carolina contracts with Gerber to provide WIC recipients standard types of infant formula, and the sizes and types of formula available to purchase were previously more limited for WIC-participating families.

Take simple steps to practice water safety and protect against drowning and stay healthy health officials say

Take simple steps to practice water safety and protect against drowning and stay healthy health officials say

Neuse News
Health, Local News

As North Carolinians start their summer voyages to beaches, lakes, rivers and pools this holiday weekend, officials at the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services offer suggestions to maximize the health benefits of swimming and other water-based activities while minimizing the risk of illness, injury and death. Everyone can play a role in preventing illnesses and injuries when they swim, play and relax in the water — this summer and year-round.

Governor Cooper encourages schools and local governments to end their mask mandates

Governor Cooper encourages schools and local governments to end their mask mandates

Neuse News
Local News, Health, Politics

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley provided an update on the state’s COVID-19 metrics and trends. As North Carolina’s COVID-19 metrics continue to move in the right direction and with vaccines widely available, Governor Cooper encouraged schools and local governments to end their mask mandates.

Dr. Greg Murphy: Fentanyl is killing more young Americans than COVID-19

Dr. Greg Murphy: Fentanyl is killing more young Americans than COVID-19

Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D.
Columns, Health, Local News

For two years, our nation has been combating the COVID-19 pandemic, which has tragically claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans. Families across eastern North Carolina have adapted their daily routines to combat this public health crisis, which has overwhelmingly targeted seniors and those with preexisting conditions and comorbidities. There is, however, another devastating reality that has failed to make headlines: Fentanyl is killing more young Americans than COVID-19.

FEMA ambulance strike team to assist Lenoir County EMS with call volume

FEMA ambulance strike team to assist Lenoir County EMS with call volume

Kristy Kelly
Coronavirus, Health, Local News

Effective immediately Lenoir County residents may see different ambulances responding to their calls. Lenoir County Emergency Services (LCES) announced on Saturday, February 5th that a FEMA ambulance strike team will provide much-needed relief to their staff. “Our EMS call volume is increasing,” said LCES Director Murry Stroud. “Lenoir County EMS answered 12,416 calls for service in 2021, as compared to 11,085 in 2020, and 10,861 in 2019. Increasing system demand can be attributed, at least in part, to the COVID pandemic.”

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