NC lawmakers green-light bill that could weaken environmental protections, critics warn #NCPOL #NCGA #Environment #Health #PFAS #Pollution

Public health officials looked backward and forward amid the celebration of the landmark legislation. buff.ly/kRMXTNB

The Americans with Disabilities Act is 35: NC has made strides but has more to go. Full story at nchealthnews.org

State officials aim to reduce homelessness among formerly incarcerated people through Reentry 2030 — but safe, affordable housing is one of the biggest barriers to successful reentry. buff.ly/BM7Dru1

The Americans with Disabilities Act is 35: NC has made strides but has more to go The legislation bans discrimination against tens of millions of people living with a disability in the U.S. Full story ➡️ northcarolinahealthnews.org/2025/08/05/nc-…

More than 1 in 4 people released from NC prisons faced homelessness in 2024. Full story at nchealthnews.org #Prison #Homeless #Reentry #NC

The sudden cancellation of federal grants created after the Uvalde school shooting will halt planned expansions of school-based mental health services in North Carolina. The move has prompted pushback from state attorneys general and members of Congress. buff.ly/yaHLY0w

Trump administration cancels millions in school mental health grants, four NC programs affected. Full story at nchealthnews.org #MentalHealth #Schools #Students #Kids #Trump

In addition to improving patient outcomes, the Healthy Opportunities Pilot data shows the program created jobs in low-income regions buff.ly/9Wj1H2A

The sudden cancellation of federal grants will halt planned expansions of school-based mental health services in North Carolina. The move has prompted pushback from state attorneys general and members of Congress. Full story ➡️ buff.ly/yaHLY0w

Medicaid program that provided economic boost to rural NC communities on the chopping block ➡️ In addition to improving patient outcomes, the Healthy Opportunities Pilot data shows the program created jobs in low-income regions. Full story at nchealthnews.org

Fears over Medicaid cuts and vaccine policy changes push parents to seek immunizations sooner, amid worries about future coverage and rising outbreaks. buff.ly/HO6M05U

NC’s Healthy Opportunities Pilot, launched to tackle nonmedical health barriers for rural Medicaid recipients, has ended after lawmakers left it out of last month’s “mini budget.” Funding shortfalls halted services in June. Full story ➡️ buff.ly/9Wj1H2A

Fears over Medicaid cuts and vaccine policy changes push parents to seek immunizations sooner, amid worries about future coverage and rising outbreaks. Full story ➡️ buff.ly/HO6M05U

North Carolina health officials track rising measles and whooping cough cases amid shifting federal vaccine policies and growing public concern. buff.ly/NLXLGkY

Parents on Medicaid are rushing to vaccinate their kids after HHS Secretary RFK Jr. replaced the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel, raising fears that insurance coverage could end for shots. Full story ➡️ buff.ly/HO6M05U

Measles, whooping cough, and immunizations: What you need to know as we head back to school. Full story at nchealthnews.org

The loss of the Research Triangle-based EPA Office of Research and Development would cost hundreds of jobs, millions in research grants and a hit to economic activity in the area. buff.ly/F3Ho0a2

NC reports measles and whooping cough cases, with vaccination rates rising despite a national decline. Recent federal policy changes could affect free vaccine programs, but officials stress shots remain the best protection. Full story ➡️ buff.ly/NLXLGkY

The loss of the Research Triangle-based EPA Office of Research and Development would cost hundreds of jobs, millions in research grants and a hit to economic activity in the area. Full story at nchealthnews.org