North Carolina Earns “F” Grade In Meeting Youth Mental Health Needs
According to the 2023 Child Health Report Card, North Carolina is not adequately meeting the mental health needs of our state’s children.
April 19, 2023
Health
3 NC House Republicans Introduce Bill to Ban Abortion
North Carolina Republicans filed their latest abortion restrictions with House Bill 533. The bill has been described as “disturbing legislation” designed “to control women’s bodies” by U.S. Rep. Kathy Manning and advocates.
April 12, 2023
NC Democrats Continue Fighting the Good Fight; Introducing Another Bill to Codify Abortion Access Protections
The bill is titled Remove Barriers to Gain Access (RGB) Act and it would legalize abortion until viability, as outlined by Roe v. Wade. HB 439 would also abolish the 72-hour waiting period.
April 11, 2023
After Years Of Republican Opposition, North Carolina Approves Medicaid Expansion
Gov. Roy Cooper signed the long-awaited Medicaid expansion bill into law, expanding much-needed health care coverage to more than 600,000 North Carolinians.
April 6, 2023
Durham Residents Call for Expanding Unarmed 911 Response Program
The overall goal of the HEART program is to limit potentially dangerous interactions with police, as well as connect Durham residents to mental health resources and follow-up care.
April 5, 2023
OBGYNs, Doctors Visit Legislature To Call For Abortion Protections
With state Republicans pushing forth abortion bans, medical professionals across the board have sounded the alarm surrounding the impact of erasing reproductive health care access.
April 5, 2023
Abortion Ban In North Carolina Will Push Away Future Doctors, Health Care Professionals
As the NCGOP pushes for abortion bans, medical students are joining doctors and medical professionals across NC who are sounding the alarm about the harmful impact of erasing the crucial reproductive health care option.
March 28, 2023
Gov. Cooper Creates New Office to Address Violence Prevention
The creation of this new unit of NCDPS comes at a time when Republicans in the General Assembly are working to weaken gun laws.
March 23, 2023
Amid Mental Health Crisis, National 988 Suicide Hotline Expands Services For LGBTQ+ Community
The 988 suicide prevention hotline, aimed at helping LGBTQ+ youth and young adults, is expanding its services by rolling out 24/7 text message and chat services amid a mental health crisis.
March 22, 2023
Attorney General Josh Stein Kicks Off New Program To Address Food Insecurity In NC
“Helping those who are hungry is always important, but right now it is urgent. We in the legal community here in North Carolina can make a real impact fighting hunger in our state,” stated AG Josh Stein.
March 20, 2023