North Carolina Medical Board

03/01/2026

A Child Medical Evaluation is a specialized assessment for children when there are concerns of abuse or neglect. It includes a medical interview, head-to-toe exam, tests, documentation, and care recommendations, all focused on ensuring health, safety, and support for the child and family. 💙

02/26/2026

CDC data shows that fewer pregnant Americans are getting prenatal care in the first weeks of pregnancy — or at all — reversing years of progress.

One in four pregnant patients in the U.S. go their entire first trimester without an appointment.

02/20/2026

Cases of measles are rising in NC and NCDHHS has updated its resources.

02/15/2026

Meet Dr. James Francis Shober, the first African American to practice medicine in NC in 1878. https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/shober-james-francis-1853-1889/

02/14/2026

Observed every year on February 14th, National Donor Day is an observance dedicated to spreading awareness and education about organ, eye and tissue donation.

National Donor Day is an observance day dedicated to spreading awareness and education about organ, eye and tissue donation, celebrated on February 14th.

02/12/2026

As the incidence of in NC rises, we wanted to share some of the resources that the NC Department of Health and Human Services has developed for North Carolinians. You'll find stats and tracking, FAQs, learn how the disease is transmitted, recognizing symptoms and much more.

Measles is very contagious and can lead to serious illness. What to know about MMR vaccines and where to get them in NC, answers to common questions and more.

02/11/2026

Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first African-American woman to become a doctor of medicine in the United States.

Today we celebrate the life of Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first African-American woman physician in the United States. On this anniversary of her death, let us applaud her courage, perseverance and pioneering achievements. Her passion “to mitigate the afflictions of the human race” was Rebecca’...

02/09/2026

The CDC has said that in just the past few weeks, the United States reported four times as many measles cases than typically seen throughout an entire calendar year.

It comes as South Carolina is dealing with the largest outbreak recorded since measles was declared eliminated within the U.S. in 2000.

02/07/2026

Meet Dr. James McCune Smith, the 1st African American to be awarded a medical degree. Learn more about him here:

An activist, writer, doctor and intellectual, James McCune Smith, born enslaved, directed his talents to the eradication of slavery

02/06/2026

Remember to register four our Virtual Winter Conference.

Enjoy access to 30.0 hours of live and on-demand CME from nationally recognized speakers!

Register here: https://cvent.me/7LBMX4

02/06/2026

February is and today (2/6) is National Wear Red Day. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Know your risk and protect your heart.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. But you can do a lot to protect your heart.