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Imagine if everyone in North Carolina — no matter where they live — had a real chance to live a long, healthy life. That’s the vision behind Healthy North Carolina 2030 (HNC 2030). HNC 2030 is a bold, 10-year plan to make our state healthier. It works to address root causes of poor health, including housing, education and poverty.

Have you ever wondered what a day in public health looks like? A lot of the work happens quietly, behind the scenes.In the Chronic Disease and Injury section at NCDHHS’ Division of Public Health, people work hard to:Collect informationPrevent sicknessTeach others how to stay healthyWe spent a day with Zaniyah Upchurch to see what her job is like.

Have you ever wondered what a day in public health looks like? A lot of the work happens quietly, behind the scenes.In the Women, Infant, and Community Wellness section at NCDHHS' Division of Public Health, people work hard to:Bring groups togetherTeach health providersImprove health for moms and babies across our stateWe spent time with Dr. Meredith Aulds, the Perinatal Health Strategic Plan Coordinator, to learn how her work supports NC every day.

Ever wonder what a day in public health looks like? Much of it happens with little fanfare and behind the scenes. North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health works to protect you, your loved ones and the community.  We followed two staff members to share the behind the scenes of what they do every day to support NC.  

Versión en españolPublic health is all around us — often invisible, but always essential. It’s in the clean water we drink, the food we eat and the rapid response to health threats.  Public health:

From March to May 2025, DPH staff spoke with more than 300 students about the important work we do every day.

We bet you know someone who works in public health. We're your neighbors and friends, working in every county to protect the health of all North Carolinians.

Join us today in saying thank you to NC’s dedicated public health professionals.

This Veterans Day, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is honoring those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. We're spotlighting a few DPH veterans and their commitment to public health.

The N.C. Division of Public Health celebrates Registered Environmental Health Specialist Week by spotlighting a few dedicated specialists.