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Bolter: Michigan's mental health plan faces criticism
Michigan's MDHHS is pushing a 'Mental Health Framework' that critics say adds bureaucracy and harms patient care.
Health officials clear part of Hastings apartment building after ricin exposure
In a letter health consultation dated Sept. 15 and addressed to Barry-Eaton County Health Department Health Officer Rebekah Condon, MDHHS concluded that first floor apartment units 101 through 113 and the connecting hallway from unit 113 to the south stairwell no longer pose an imminent danger to life and health from ricin.
New Hampshire Receives Over $2 Million in Federal Grants to Support Mental Health Efforts Statewide
Governor Kelly Ayotte and Commissioner Lori Weaver of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) celebrated New Hampshire receiving over $2 million in federal grants aimed at expanding behavioral health crisis support and mental health services across the state. The grants will provide critical funding for New Hampshire’s 988 Lifeline and support mental health...
NC health officials warn of possible rabies exposure tied to petting zoo goats
Health officials are investigating a potential rabies exposure after several baby goats from a mobile petting zoo tested positive for the virus.
Deadly Brain-eating amoeba linked to Durham facility; health dept says creek lacked required permits
A man-made creek at a Durham facility was the likely source of exposure to the brain-eating amoeba that killed a 17-year-old boy, NCDHHS says
Effectiveness of NC certificate-of-need law meant as healthcare guardrail in doubt
NC certificate-of-need law governs building healthcare facilities. Research and recent outcomes suggest it may do more harm than good.
NCDHHS rolls out updated four-year plan, sets four immediate health priorities
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has announced an updated four-year strategic plan and four immediate priority areas intended to guide
Healthcare plan for children, families launch in NC; here's who is covered
Around 32,000 current and former children in foster care, youth, and young adults under age 26, and their minor children, were automatically enrolled, NCDHHS says.
Lead Maine petitions DHHS to adopt new Medicaid rules
Libby emphasized that neither initiative would cut benefits or eligibility for MaineCare, the state’s Medicaid program that spends more than $1.4 billion a year and serves 400,000 Mainers.
State health officials report 906 cyclosporiasis cases since May, with 39 new since Aug. 4
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has reported 906 cases of cyclosporiasis since May, according to the latest data on their website.The
‘It's okay to go ask for help’: Nebraska’s DHHS highlights mental health resources as wildfires continue
As wildfires spread across western Nebraska, burning over 800,000 acres of land, Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services and local partners are reminding Nebraskans of mental health resources available.
Nebraska DHHS will pay health care providers to live and work in rural areas
Providers are eligible for up to $75,000 a year and must commit to work in a rural community for five years in a facility that accepts Medicaid. Federal grant money from the One Big Beautiful Bill will fund the initiative.
North Carolina gets nearly $7M from SAMHSA to boost mental health services
Nearly $7 million in grant funding is headed to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to assist with mental health services.
Nebraska DHHS seeking rural health experts to join federal program advisory group
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is creating an advisory board for the Rural Health Transformation Program. Though the program’s budget has been set, board members across six regions will assess how prepared hospitals and clinics in their region are to implement program initiatives.
NC’s vaccine requirements won’t change under Trump order, health director says
North Carolina DHHS responds to the president attempting to weaken vaccine requirements through an executive order.
Michigan Health Department releases findings about project on contaminants in firefighters’ blood
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has released findings from a project to determine concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in blood of Michigan firefighters.
Health officials urge precautions against mosquitoes following state’s first human EEE case in 5 years
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) confirmed the case on Wednesday. It is the first human case of EEE reported in the state since 2021.
Gov. Pillen appoints new director of Nebraska DHHS Division of Public Health
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has appointed a director in the Department of Health and Human Services.
MDHHS Issues Mental Health Framework Provider Enrollment and Billing Updates
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently released a final policy bulletin updating enrollment, supervision and billing requirements under the state’s Mental Health Framework.
MDHHS Finalizes Specialty Behavioral Health Services Location Policy
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently finalized Medicaid Policy Bulletin MMP 26-17, effective July 1, 2026, which clarifies reimbursement requirements for specialty behavioral health services provided through Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans in home, community and residential settings.
NCDHHS launches statewide online mental health bed registry tied to 988 hotline
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has announced a statewide online mental health bed registry aiming to reduce wait times.
NBA Mock Draft 3.0: Darryn Peterson to the Thunder? Here's what happens if the lottery brings us chaos
Armstrong appoints senior advisor Conner Swanson to lead ND Department of Health and Human Services | North Dakota Office of the Governor
Gov. Kelly Armstrong appointed Conner Swanson to lead the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), effective Aug. 29, citing his experience with complex policy issues at both the state and federal levels and his guidance to the agency through the Governor’s Office these past two years.
Michigan must strengthen protections for mental health patients
An audit exposed failures in Michigan mental health oversight. New bills aim to protect vulnerable patients.
Maine health clinics say state failed to pay nearly $6.5M cost-of-living increase
The state health department said there was no funding appropriated for this year's adjustment.
NCDHHS launches new program looking to expand number of mental health providers in state
In North Carolina, the demand for social workers in the state is growing as substance use and mental health service needs increase. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services launched the Public Service Leadership Program, a collaboration between the NCDHHS and 25 higher education institutions in the Social Work Coalition on NC Work Development, to help with that demand.Alongside the announcement of the new program on March 2, the NCDHHS released its first “State of North Carolina’s Mental Health and Substance Use Services Workforce Report” supported by UNC’s Behavior Health Workforce Research Center and Sheps Health Workforce NC.
HEALTH ALERT: Measles exposure reported in Buncombe County, NCDHHS officials say
Officials were informed of a measles case in a resident of another state who traveled through Asheville while infectious.
NCDHHS receives federal grants to improve mental health programs
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said it received three federal grants from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration that…
DHHS Assistant Secretary for Health speaks after hantavirus passengers arrive in Omaha
Admiral Brian Christine, MD, with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services spoke at a news conference Monday morning.
St. Louis County’s health director wants to preserve 3 clinics amid budget crunch
St. Louis County Health Department Director Kanika Cunningham spoke about the budgetary future of her department and the state of the county animal shelter on the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air.
Trump administration says it’s withholding social safety net money from 5 states
California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York are targeted.
Issues raised with NE DHHS use of InterRAI
Health professionals and parents raised concerns with a state advisory committee on Wednesday.
Judge finds illegal language in MDHHS proposal to restructure state mental health services
As state moves to possibly privatize some services, a judge ruled language now prevents Community Mental Health agencies from fulfilling statutory duties.
Northampton’s data-driven public health strategy gains national attention
Northampton has been recognized as a national example of innovation in public health.
NCDHHS receives grants to strengthen mental health programs
September marks National Suicide Prevention Month, and the department says the funding will help its efforts to lower suicide deaths and attempts in the state.
Gov. Stein and NCDHHS announces $17 million for rural mental health services
North Carolina will invest more than $17 million to expand rural mental health and substance use services in multiple ENC counties, including crisis-response te
Effectiveness of NC certificate-of-need law meant as healthcare guardrail in doubt
NC certificate-of-need law governs building healthcare facilities. Research and recent outcomes suggest it may do more harm than good.
Nebraska DHHS extends health alert for toxic algae at lakes in Gage and Jefferson counties
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has extended a health alert for toxic blue-green algae at Big Indian Lake in Gage County and Cub Creek Lake in Jefferson County.
NC announces $17 million in federal funds to improve rural mental health services
Gov. Stein and NCDHHS announced $17 million in funding for mental health services through the NC Rural Health Transformation Program.
Our View: Michigan must stop exporting its mental health crisis
Michigan is sending children hundreds of miles away for mental health treatment because it has failed to build the capacity to care for them at home.
NC Gov. Stein tabs Treasurer Briner, Health Secretary Sangvai to lead probe of rising health costs
North Carolina has some of the fastest-rising healthcare costs in the country. Now, Treasurer Brad Briner, who oversees the State Health Plan, and DHHS Secretary Dev Sangvai will try to fix them.
Potential measles exposure reported at Asheville hotel, NCDHHS says
There was a measles case from an out-of-state person who traveled through Asheville in August, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said.
Ottawa, Van Buren counties and WMU awarded DHHS funding for mental health services
Three West Michigan counties are set to receive funding for mental health services.
At least 21 sickened by salmonella in Michigan. What MDHHS is saying
One person in Washington has died from the outbreak tied to ducklings and chicks in backyard flocks.
GOP candidate Charles vows to dismantle DHHS
Charles drew loud claps and cheers when he talked about dismantling the state Department of Health and Human Services, saying the state has not done enough to protect children in the child welfare system.