Fall Allergy Season Ramps Up
Dr. Sanjay Khiani says it's important to be proactive, rather than reactive, when it comes to allergies.
Johnson & Johnson Is Getting Rid Of Its Script Logo After More Than 130 Years
Johnson & Johnson is signing off on a new logo after more than 130 years.
Retired FDNY Firefighter Helping To Renovate Concord Health Clinic
Retirement brought James Gerber to North Carolina. He began volunteering at the free health clinic in Concord.
COVID-19 Cases On The Rise In Mecklenburg County
COVID is making it's way around Mecklenburg county again, but well before the cold kicks up.
Atrium Health Now Offers 24/7 Virtual Primary Care
From preventive medicine and sick visits to care for chronic conditions, appointments are available 24/7 and performed over secure video chat.
StarMed Healthcare Announces Future Service Offerings and Relocation of Our East and Gastonia Locations
StarMed Healthcare, the leading provider of accessible medical care in the Charlotte area, has announced the consolidation and relocation of its East and Gastonia clinics to the StarMed Freemore Clinic on Tuckaseegee Road.
Mecklenburg County Releases Heat Advisory
Mecklenburg County has issued an advisory for heat-related illness due to extremely high temperatures across the United States.
The Biden Administration Proposes New Rules To Push Insurers To Boost Mental Health Coverage
President Joe Biden’s administration has announced new rules meant to push insurance companies to increase their coverage of mental health treatments. The new regulations announced Tuesday would require insurers to study whether their customers have equal access to medical and mental health benefits and to take remedial action, if necessary.
Governor Roy Cooper Tests Positive For COVID-19
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper says he tested positive for COVID-19.
Healthy Headlines: Heart Flutters - Should You Worry?
Do you experience heart flutters? In this week’s Healthy Headlines, Dr. Sameer Chaudhari, a cardiologist at Novant Health in Monroe, North Carolina discusses the feeling of your heart skipping a beat or even worse.
Poor Air Quality Returns to Charlotte, Central & Eastern Portions of U.S.
While the nastiest air is staying to our north, the Queen City smoke is certainly no joke.
No Swim Advisory For A Portion Of Lake Wylie
A no-swim advisory has been issued for a portion of Lake Wylie near Moores Chapel Loop in Charlotte due to a private sewer spill.
Healthy Headlines: LGBTQ+ Affirming Healthcare
LGBTQ+ Affirming Healthcare encompasses a range of services for patients where the increase of inclusion and equality helps patients feel safe and understood so they can receive the healthcare they need. Dr. Cramer McCullen from Novant Health discusses more about what this means for healthcare professionals and patients in the LGBTQ+ community.
Canada Wildfires Lead To Air Quality Alerts In U.S.
Intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing the northeastern U.S. in a dystopian haze, turning the air acrid, the sky yellowish gray and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside.
NC Department Of Environmental Quality Issues Air Quality Alert Until 10:00PM
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in Raleigh NC has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ground Level Ozone for several North Carolina counties.
Atrium Health Breaks Ground On Hospital That Will Provide Critical Care To North Mecklenburg County
Atrium Health broke ground Wednesday on its newest hospital, Atrium Health Lake Norman.
Join StarMed And Keith Clinic In a Memorial Day Celebration To Honor The Charlotte Community
Keith Clinic Estramonte Chiropractic and StarMed Healthcare will continue their annual Memorial Day tradition of giving back to the community by distributing over 800 cheeseburger meals on Monday, May 29.
S.C. Senate Votes To Renew Abortion Ban Around 6 Weeks Of Pregnancy
The South Carolina Senate approved a bill Tuesday that would ban most abortions after around six weeks of pregnancy -- before most people know they are pregnant – and sent it to the governor who has promised to sign it.
Sun Safety With Dr. Scott Paviol
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., and it is also one of the most preventable. Dermatologist Scott Paviol stopped by Rising to share ways you can protect yourself in the sun.
New Menopause Drug For Hot Flashes Gets FDA Approval
U.S. health regulators on Friday approved a new type of drug for women dealing with uncomfortable hot flashes caused by menopause
Healthy Headlines: Injury Tips For Student Athletes
Student athletes are rarely “off” from playing, practicing or conditioning – except if they are injured. Dr. Christian Turner, a pediatric sports medicine physician at Novant Health, offers some tips on how athletes can prevent sports-related injuries.
Another Bat Found At Ardrey Kell High School Following Bat Eviction
A dead bat was located at Ardrey Kell High School one day after officials allowed students back on campus following a two-day school closure for bat eviction.
Medical Emergency Sends 8 Students & School Bus Driver To The Hospital
A bus driver and 8 students went to the hospital after a medical emergency on a Rowan-Salisbury school bus.
Appeals Court Blocks Vaccine Mandate For US Gov't Workers
A federal appeals court has blocked President Joe Biden’s order that federal employees get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Gallons Of Oil Spilled In Little Sugar Creek, Cleanup Is Underway
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services says utility workers were boring under Morehead St when an equipment failure caused about 150 gallons of hydraulic oil to spill. Between 20 to 30 gallons of oil went into Little Sugar Creek around Medical Center Dr.
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