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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.

Novant Health House Call: Mental Health Tips for Graduating Teens

May is Mental Health Month in the United States. This month also kicks off graduation season for high schools across our region.

Novant Health To Host 8th Annual ‘Competitive Edge’ Sports Screening Days

Novant Health is hosting the eighth annual “Competitive Edge” sports screening days for student-athletes in the greater Charlotte area.

Help Fight HIV By Joining AIDS WALK Charlotte On Saturday, May 12th

There's still plenty of time to sign up for the 22nd Annual AIDS WALK Charlotte taking place May 12th in Uptown.

Novant Health House Call: Fertility Apps

It's one of the hottest things in tech right now - fertility apps!

1st Death Reported In Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak

The first death has been reported in a national food poisoning outbreak linked to romaine lettuce.

Novant Health To Participate In National Drug Take Back Day Saturday, April 28th

Novant Health will participate in National Drug Take Back Day on April 28.

Romaine Lettuce Outbreak Update: 98 People Sick In 22 States

The food poisoning outbreak linked to romaine lettuce has spread to three more states.

Cooking Oils: The Good, the Bad, the Healthy

Between olive oil, canola oil, coconut oil, it can be overwhelming to figure out what to use!

Novant Health House Call: Joint Replacements in Women

Patients are getting knee and hip replacement surgeries younger and younger.

Dr. Tony: Concussion Recovery for Kids

It's not just the professional athletes who have to worry about concussions.

Community Health, Wellness Organizations Team Up To Offer Free Health Services On May 5th

Charlotte area residents will have access to free ultrasounds on May 5th thanks to a partnership between several community health and wellness organizations.

The last couple weeks of April are full of girl power in the Queen City: from Femme Fest, to Girl Tribe Pop Up, to bellies + babies yoga and massage studio. The ladies at the front of these women-led businesses and events came to Studio A to talk with WCCB Charlotte's Morgan Fogarty.