Medical Shortages Because Of Helene
The Food and Drug Administration is working to address the shortage of three drugs after a major manufacturer was significantly impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Mental Health Challenges Post-Helene
As our neighbors in western North Carolina pick up the pieces from what Helene left behind, Florida is now cleaning up after Hurricane Milton.
Healthy Headlines: Coronary Artery Disease
In this week’s Healthy Headlines, Ramona Holloway talks with Dr. Sameer Chaudhari, a noninvasive cardiologist at Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute, to shed insight on coronary artery disease (CAD) and how it’s the most common heart disease in the U.S., affecting about 20 million adults.
BOA Teams Up with Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets and Charlotte Motor Speedway To Host Second Play It Forward Clinic For Charlotte Area Youth
Former Panthers all-pro linebacker Thomas Davis, current Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen, former Hornets guard Dell Curry, former Hornets forward Marvin Williams and NASCAR Cup Series driver Carson Hocevar will take part in the second Bank of America Play It Forward Clinic in Charlotte on Tuesday, October 8.
It's Time To Roll Up Sleeves For New COVID, Flu Shots
Fall means it’s time for just about everybody to get up to date on their flu and COVID-19 vaccines – and a lot of older adults also need protection against another risky winter virus.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $9 Million Investment In Rural Health Care In North Carolina
Today, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced nearly $9 million to support health care services in rural North Carolina.
Caldwell County Health Department Flu Drive Thru
The Caldwell County Health Department will be holding a Flu Drive-Thru Clinic on Friday, October 11th, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the front parking lot of the Health Department.
Gaston County Public Heath Investigating Legionnaires Disease Cluster
Gaston County Public Health is investigating a cluster of confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease among people who lived or have spent time in Gaston County, North Carolina during the two weeks before their illness began.
NC Board Of Dental Examiners Sees Uptick In Complaints About 'Veneer Techs'
The state is cracking down on a dangerous trend of unlicensed dentistry in attempts to save people from wasting their money and damaging their teeth. The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners says it is seeing more complaints about so-called "veneer technicians."
NCDHHS Releases New Health Disparities Analysis Report, Highlights Opportunities For Improvement
The report offers a comprehensive view of the effects of health disparities on health outcomes across North Carolina and highlights opportunities for improvement and action.
Charlotte Woman Lost Thousands of Dollars After A 'Veneer Tech' Training Class
A Charlotte woman says she the victim of a dental scam, but now she's the one in legal trouble. She says she paid for a class to become a veneer technician and now she's facing civil action from the North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners.
Carolina Panthers And Morris-Jenkins Launch Fifth Annual Kicks For Kids Program Benefitting Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital
The Carolina Panthers and Morris-Jenkins will celebrate the start of Kicks for Kids’ fifth season at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 2 p.m.
First Measles Case In North Carolina Since 2018 Found In Mecklenburg County
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced a confirmed case of measles (rubeola) in a child in Mecklenburg County. This is the first measles case reported in North Carolina since 2018.
Johnson & Wales University Nursing Program Helping To Address Nursing Shortage
Johnson and Wales University launched a new accelerated nursing program that gives students a chance to finish a nursing degree in just 16 months.
Healthy Headlines: Hypnobirthing
In this week's Healthy Headlines, Jacinda Jacobs talks about hypnobirthing with Dr. Tomas Luley
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
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