NC Department of Health reports a significant rise in flu deaths, reaching 362 this season, ahead of an expert briefing.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services shows that NC Influenza deaths have reached a current total of 362 people this season.

The NCDHHS is reporting that those ages 65 years and older are being most affected, and advising people to wash their hands, and get their flu shots.

A new report from the North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force shows significant racial disparities between newborns within the state. A release from the NC

News 13 sat down with North Carolina's new state health director to talk about the recent increase in flu cases.

“All babies born in North Carolina deserve a healthy start to life,” said NC Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai. “We are committed to ensuring women and families have the care and support they need prior to, during and after pregnancy, no matter where they live or how much money they make.”

A Republican budget plan could jeopardize Medicaid coverage for nearly 630,000 North Carolinians, with rural communities at greatest risk.

North Carolina officials are asking for the public's help after equipment containing radioactive material was stolen from Kernersville.

RALEIGH, N.C. — A Listeria outbreak tied to contaminated frozen nutritional shakes has resulted in one death in North Carolina, state health officials confirmed Thursday for WFMY News 2.

DARE COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - The Dare County Department of Health and Human Services has issued a reminder regarding bird flu in the area. According to Shelia Davies, the department’s director, although the risk for bird flu in people is currently low, people should still be cautious when encountering dead wildlife.

North Carolina's (mostly free) mental health crisis services are expanding. Here’s what they do and how to find them.