Health News

Novant Health Welcomes New Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Rebecca Kelso

Novant Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Rebecca Kelso, vascular surgeon, to Novant Health Heart and Vascular Institute in Charlotte.

Hardee's Issues Statement On Employee Diagnosed With Hepatitis A

During a news conference Tuesday, health officials warned anyone who may have eaten at the Hardee's location on Little Rock Road between June 12 and 23 to get a hepatitis A vaccination as soon as possible.

Health Officials Urge Caution As Temperatures Rise

Public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are urging people to take steps to protect themselves from heat-related illnesses with sweltering heat expected to impact parts of North Carolina this week.

CDC: Kellogg Company Issues Recall On Honey Smacks Cereal

The CDC has issued a recall alert on Kellogg's Honey Smacks cereal after 73 people came down with Salmonella infections from 31 states.

Fewer U.S. Teens Smoking, Doing Drugs And Drinking Milk

Fewer U.S. teens are smoking, having sex and doing drugs these days. Oh, and they’re drinking less milk, too.

CDC: Mecklenburg County Experiencing Hepatitis A Outbreak After Increase In Confirmed Cases

Concern over an outbreak of hepatitis A has Mecklenburg County health officials calling for a proactive vaccination program.

Breast Cancer Breakthrough: Charlotte Patients Could Avoid Chemo

Researchers announced a breakthrough in breast cancer treatment.

Novant Health Pediatric Pulmonology Opens In Matthews

Novant Health Pediatric Pulmonology has opened a satellite clinic at 1401 Matthews Township Parkway, Suite 100.

Novant Health Queen City OB/GYN Opens In South End

Novant Health Queen City OB/GYN has opened in the South End neighborhood at 2400 South Boulevard, Suite 103.

Novant Health Blakeney Family Physicians Steelecroft Has New Name And Address

Novant Health Blakeney Family Physicians Steelecroft has changed its name to Novant Health Steelecroft Primary Care.

Kevin Hart Stopping in Charlotte for “Rally on the Road”

With some help from Rally Health, actor and comedian Kevin Hart is spreading the word about having fun while getting fit.

Novant Health House Call: Sleep Disorders in Kids

Sleep disorders can affect people of all ages, including children.

'No Dark Doors' Initiative Is Using New Tech To Help The Blind And Visually Impaired Navigate Charlotte

Charlotte is launching a program designed to help the blind and visually impaired get around the city.

Charlotte Health Center Offers Unique Weight Loss Technology

Losing weight can be hard and discouraging at times.

Novant Health House Call: American Stroke Month

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Stroke affects almost 800,000 Americans each year, making it a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. But with lifestyle changes, about 80 percent…

Student Gets Special Hospital Ceremony After Missing Graduation for Heart Transplant

When an Indiana University-Northwest student could not make it to his graduation ceremony because he underwent a heart transplant, the school brought a special ceremony to him.

Dr. Tony: Sun Safety

We're getting a hot and beautiful weekend! That means you're going to be outside as much as you can, soaking up the sun.

Cancer Docs Feel Unprepared, But Recommend Marijuana Anyway

Nearly half of U.S. cancer doctors who responded to a survey say they’ve recently recommended medical marijuana to patients, although most say they don’t know enough about medicinal use.