Healthcare

AED Grant Program Celebrates Lives Saved

North Dakota Health and Human Services, in partnership with The Helmsley Charitable Trust, is celebrating the success of a grant program that provided over 1,700 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to law enforcement agencies. The program is credited with saving an estimated 90 lives.

Newborn Screening Advisory Council Meeting Notice

The Ohio Department of Health has issued a notice for an upcoming public meeting of the Ohio Newborn Screening Advisory Council. The meeting is scheduled for March 6, 2026, and will be held in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, with options to join virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Sewage Treatment Systems Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Notice

The Ohio Department of Health has issued a notice for an upcoming open meeting of the Sewage Treatment Systems Technical Advisory Committee. The meeting is scheduled for March 10, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the Ohio Department of Health in Columbus.

Ohio Department of Health: National Nutrition Month Theme

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) announced the theme for National Nutrition Month in March 2026, which is 'Discover the Power of Nutrition.' The notice highlights the importance of healthy eating for preventing chronic diseases and promoting overall well-being, offering tips and ODH resources.

North Carolina Updates Mental Health Bed Registry to Reduce Wait Times

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has updated its statewide mental health bed registry, BH SCAN, to hourly updates and integrated it with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. These changes aim to reduce wait times for individuals seeking mental health crisis care.

NCDHHS and UNC Host Public Service Leadership Program Kickoff

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and the University of North Carolina System are hosting a kickoff event for a new Public Service Leadership Program. This initiative aims to address the shortage of social workers in North Carolina by increasing awareness and equipping students with necessary skills.

NC DHHS Launches Mobile Crisis Dispatch Program

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced a new $1.5 million pilot program, Mobile Crisis Dispatch (MC Dispatch), to improve mental health crisis response. This initiative aims to streamline dispatch processes and expedite mobile crisis team responses to individuals in need, aligning with the Governor's executive order.

NC Health and Human Services Partners with UNC System to Address Social Worker Shortage

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has partnered with the UNC System and the Social Work Coalition on NC Workforce Development to address a reported shortage of social workers in the state. The initiative, launched with a kickoff event on March 2, 2026, aims to strengthen the social work pipeline through programs targeting students from high school to university.

Youth Mental Health Care Partnership for Justice-Involved Youth

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with other state agencies and private organizations, is launching a $3.5 million pilot program to improve mental health care for young people involved in the justice system. The initiative will fund a new mental health program at the Dillon Juvenile Detention Center.

Infant formula recalled due to botulism risk

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is alerting consumers about a voluntary recall of all ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products due to a risk of infant botulism. The company has expanded the recall to include all unexpired lots of formula cans and single-serve sticks.