Updated Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Approved
An updated COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax got the green light on Friday from the FDA.
Healthy Headlines: Colorectal Cancer
In this week's Healthy Headlines, Jacinda Jacobs talks with Dr. Guillaume Chevrollier about the signs, symptoms and treatment for colorectal cancer.
A 3rd Teen Death While Playing Football Raises Cause For Concern
A 13-year-old football player has died in West Virginia, the third football player to die nationwide in August.
Granite Falls Lifts Precautionary Boil Water Advisory For Riverbend Community
The Town of Granite Falls is pleased to announce that the precautionary boil water advisory issued to the Riverbend Community has now been lifted.
Public Health Offering Back-To-School Immunizations
Mecklenburg County Public Health is supporting families with an opportunity for students to be vaccinated in the new school year with the Big Shots Back-to-School Immunization Clinic.
SC DPH Asks Residents To Help Control Mosquito Populations Following Tropical Storm Debby
Following a period of heavy rain and flooding around the state due to Tropical Storm Debby, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reminds South Carolinians to remove standing water to help control mosquito populations in their communities.
Iredell Health System Announces Intent to Acquire Davis Regional Psychiatric Hospital
Iredell Health System has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Davis Regional Psychiatric Hospital from subsidiaries of Community Health Systems, Inc.
Mecklenburg County Public Health To Distribute Mpox Vaccine At Charlotte Pride
Free vaccine available as World Health Organization declares public health emergency.
COVID Cases On The Rise As New School Year Begins
As the summer winds down and kids head back to school, health experts warn COVID cases are on the rise.
WHO Declares Mpox Outbreaks In Africa A Global Health Emergency As A New Form Of The Virus Spreads
The World Health Organization declared the mpox outbreaks in Congo and elsewhere in Africa a global emergency on Wednesday
Healthy Headlines: Brain Freeze
On this week's Healthy Headlines segment, Jacinda chats with Novant Health's Julia Richards to talk about brain freeze.
Lyles, Suffering From COVID, Finishes 3rd In Olympic Upset At 200 Meters Won By Botswana's Tebogo
Noah Lyles lost the Olympic 200 meters Thursday, falling to Botswana's Letsile Tebogo, then being tended to by medics who carted him off the track in a wheelchair. Later, wearing a mask as he spoke with reporters, Lyles said he had COVID.
The C.W. Williams Community Health Center Host Its 10th Annual Back To School Community Health Fair During National Health Center Week
The C.W. Williams Community Health Center, Inc. (CWWCHC) will host its 10th Annual Back to School Community Health Fair Saturday, August 10th.
Boar’s Head Meat Recall Explained
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recalled an additional seven million pounds of meat made by Boar’s Head.
Ransomware Attack Threatens Blood Shortage Across The Region
A ransomware attack is impacting One Blood supplies to numerous hospitals including 17 in the Charlotte area like Atrium Health and Levine Children’s Hospital.
Governor Cooper Announces NC Medicaid Will Cover Oral Contraceptive Opill
Starting Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, the oral contraceptive Opill will be available through local and retail pharmacies without a prescription, at no cost for NC Medicaid beneficiaries.
Blood Tests For Alzheimer's May Be Coming To Your Doctor's Office. Here's What To Know
New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease faster and more accurately, researchers reported Sunday – but some appear to work far better than others.
Public Health Investigates Tuberculosis Case In Porter Ridge HS Student
Union County Public Health is investigating a case of active tuberculosis (TB) involving a Porter Ridge High School student who is following appropriate protocol for active pulmonary tuberculosis.
Healthy Headlines: What to Know About Strokes
In this week's Healthy Headlines, Jacinda Jacobs talks with Dr. Ziad Hage of Novant Health about the symptoms and warning signs of strokes.
DPH Reminds Parents To Get Children Vaccinated Ahead Of Upcoming School Year
Ahead of the 2024-25 school year, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reminds parents to make sure their children are up to date with all required vaccines and to familiarize themselves with the updated School and Childcare Exclusion List.
President Biden Tested Positive For COVID-19
President Joe Biden will be returning to Delaware after testing positive for COVID-19.
Healthy Headlines: Open Heart Surgery
On this week's Healthy Headlines, Jacinda sits down to discuss open heart surgery and procedures with Intervention Cardiologist, Dr.Arbin Katwal with Novant's Heart and Vascular institute.
Atrium Health Recognized As A Top Hospital In The Carolinas
In new rankings released today, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation at No. 7 on the “Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation” list.
Iredell Memorial Hospital Critical Care Unit Expansion Now Open
Iredell Health System is pleased to announce the completion of the first phase of the Critical Care Unit (CCU) expansion at Iredell Memorial Hospital.
Rock Hill Man Loses More Than 100 Lbs. With Surgery And Is Still Shrinking
A Rock Hill man is rejoicing now that he now has the upper hand in his struggle with obesity. He once weighed more than 500 lbs., but thanks to a simple procedure, that number's shrinking every day.
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