Physical health & wellness

Key facts

• NC Medicaid covers dental for adults (exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, some dentures) and eye exams and glasses.
• Community health centers often have sliding-fee dental care.
• Check UNC’s official dental-care information for Chapel Hill services, fees, and adult intake.
• NC Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing helps with equipment.

Official sources

• NC Medicaid: Dental
• HRSA: Find a health center
• UNC Adams School of Dentistry patient care

Last checked October 2026. Amounts and rules change, so confirm with the official source before sharing.

Key facts

• Local health departments offer free HIV, STI, and hepatitis C testing.
• Hep C can be cured with pills in 8–12 weeks. Medicaid covers it.
• NC's HIV Medication Assistance Program (ADAP) and Ryan White programs help pay for care.
• PrEP prevents HIV and is available through health departments and Medicaid.

Official sources

• NC DHHS: HIV/STD/Hepatitis
• HIV.gov: Testing locator

Last checked October 2026. Amounts and rules change, so confirm with the official source before sharing.

Key facts

• Medicaid covers quit medications.
• Quitting smoking is linked to better recovery outcomes.

Official sources

• QuitlineNC

Last checked October 2026. Amounts and rules change, so confirm with the official source before sharing.

Key facts

• NC Medicaid for pregnant people covers prenatal care and 12 months after birth.
• Pregnant people get priority admission to substance use treatment.
• MOUD is recommended during pregnancy.
• For an emotional crisis, call or text 988; medical danger requires 911 or emergency care.
• Pregnancy Medical Home and care managers help coordinate.

Official sources

• NC Medicaid: Pregnancy

Last checked October 2026. Amounts and rules change, so confirm with the official source before sharing.

Key facts

• People with serious mental illness die years earlier on average, mostly from preventable physical illness. Encourage regular checkups.
• NC MedAssist provides free medications for eligible uninsured people.
• Drug-maker patient assistance programs can help with costly medications.

Official sources

• NC MedAssist
• CDC: Diabetes

Last checked October 2026. Amounts and rules change, so confirm with the official source before sharing.

Key facts

• SAMHSA's Eight Dimensions of Wellness: emotional, physical, occupational, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, financial.
• Regular sleep and meals help mood stability.
• Small amounts of movement help, like a 10-minute walk.

Official sources

• SAMHSA: Eight dimensions of wellness

Last checked October 2026. Amounts and rules change, so confirm with the official source before sharing.