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Novant Health Deploys High-Tech Robotics To Better Diagnose Lung Cancer

New ion robotic technology is changing how quickly and efficiently doctors in Charlotte are able to see and diagnose lung cancer.

Novant Health Using A.I. To Help Catch And Treat Lung Cancer

New robotic technology and A.I. programs at Novant Health are working to help catch and treat lung cancer in patients far more quickly.

How To Prioritize Your Mental Health During Mental Health Awareness Month

Dr. Rodney Villanueva with Atrium Health explains how you can take care of your mental health.

Uber Adding New Safety Features To App To Better Protect Women

The company is automating safety features that include encrypted audio recordings, pin verification, live location sharing and a fourth feature ride check -- which detects if a ride ends early, stops unexpectedly, or goes off course.

Beauty Influencer Jessica Pettway’s Death Bringing Awareness To Cervical Cancer

Despite the vaccine and screening black women like Pettway are still almost one and half times more likely to die of cervical cancer than white women.

Local Magazine Working To Share Black Women’s Stories

Founder Ashley Nickens created the award winning publication as a way to share the stories of black women on a platform exclusively for them.

Former Charlotte Hornet Jamal Mashburn Talks ‘Box Out Colon Cancer’

It’s basketball’s biggest month and colon cancer awareness month. That's why it's the perfect time for former Charlotte Hornet Jamal Mashburn (aka “Monster Mash”) to want to score big off the court… by driving those 45+ to screen for colon cancer.

Local Business Using Upcycling To SpringClean Clothing

Springclean gives new life to items that may have previously been discarded.

Local Nonprofit Hosts Usher Raffle To Fund Scholarships For Students

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A Charlotte-based nonprofit that develops college students of color for employment, will host a raffle for two tickets to the upcoming Usher concert…