North Carolina Medical Marijuana Sales Begin At Cherokee Store
Medical marijuana can now be legally purchased in North Carolina with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians opening its long-planned dispensary this weekend on tribal land.
WellWithAll invests $100,000 to support mental health resources at UNC Charlotte
ellWithAll CEOΒ Demond Martin '97Β announced on Thursday, April 18, his companyβs investment of $100,000 to expand mental health resources for UNC Charlotte students. The announcement came as part of Martinβs visit to campus for a fireside chat on mental wellness, resilience and overall well-being.
Beauty Influencer Jessica Pettway's Death Bringing Awareness To Cervical Cancer
Β Despite the vaccine and screening black women like Pettway are stillΒ almost one and half times more likely to die of cervical cancer than white women.
Fentanyl Lacing Sparks Increase In Overdoses
The recent surge in overdoses across Rowan County has been attributed to the lacing of Fentanyl in various illicit substances sounding an alarm for action to address this growing public health crisis.
Advocate Health Hospitals Nationally Recognized for Excellent Black Maternal Health Outcomes by U.S. News & World Report
Two Advocate Health hospitals have been recognized for their efforts in supporting Black maternal health byΒ U.S. News & World Report for Black Maternal Health Week 2024.
July 1st Launch Of Behavioral Health And Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Tailored Plans
Tailored Plans are a new kind of NC Medicaid Managed Care health plan for approximately 210,000Β beneficiaries with a serious mental illness, emotional disturbance, a severe substance use disorder, in North Carolina.Β
Biden Administration Imposes First-Ever National Drinking Water Limits On Toxic PFAS
The Biden administration on Wednesday finalized strict limits on certain so-called βforever chemicalsβ in drinking water that will require utilities to reduce them to the lowest level they can be reliably measured.
NCDHSS Announces Increases Cases Of Mpox Statewide
Over the past six months, 45 cases have been reported in 12 counties across North Carolina.
Governor Cooper Announces Over 40,000 North Carolinians Have Enrolled In New Medicaid Expansion
New enrollees disproportionately live in rural counties and are between the ages of 19 and 29.
Former Charlotte Hornet Jamal Mashburn Talks 'Box Out Colon Cancer'
Itβs basketballβs biggest month and colon cancer awareness month. That's why it's the perfect time for former Charlotte Hornet Jamal Mashburn (aka βMonster Mashβ) to want to score big off the courtβ¦ by driving those 45+ to screen for colon cancer.
Attorney General Josh Stein Highlights Efforts To Combat The Fentanyl Crisis In North Carolina
Attorney General Josh Stein and local leaders speak in Charlotte as they address efforts to combat the fentanyl crisis in North Carolina.
Mecklenburg County Detention Center-Central Experienced Gastrointestinal Outbreak
After a reported increase in illnesses at the MCDCC, the Health Department determined there was a gastrointestinal outbreak.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Shares Meaningful Medicine With Families
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools families at many Title I schools are benefiting from a Meaningful Medicine program, a partnership established by Atrium Health and Bank of America.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Shares Meaningful Medicine With Families
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools families at many Title I schools are benefiting fromΒ a Meaningful Medicine program,Β a partnership established byΒ Atrium Health and Bank of America.
Novant Health Lifts Hospital Visitor Restrictions For Those Under The Age Of 13
Beginning March 21 at 7 a.m., all Novant Health hospitals will lift visitor restrictions that were put in place on Dec. 19, 2023 for those under the age of 13.
Atrium Health Updates Masking And Visitor Policies
After observing a steady decrease in respiratory virus cases, Atrium Health is lifting visitor restrictions and modifying masking policies.
Atrium Health Levine Cancer Nurse Invited To Attend State Of The Union Address
President Joe Biden will address a joint session of Congress tonight, delivering his annual State of the Union address. For Atrium Health Levine Cancer nurse Kris Blackley, it will provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join First Lady Jill Biden as her invited guest and be seated in the first ladyβs viewing section at the U.S. Capitol.
Ground Cinnamon Sold At Discount Stores Is Tainted With Lead, FDA Warns
Ground cinnamon sold by U.S. discount retailers is contaminated with high levels of lead and should be discarded, federal health officials said Wednesday.
Mpox Cases And Exposures Are Rising Among Mecklenburg County Residents
Public Health leaders report an alarming trend with mpox in Mecklenburg County. Since the start of the year the number of reported mpox cases has risen steadily in the region.
NCDHHS Releases Statement From State Health Director, Dr. Elizabeth Cuervo Tilson, On Increasing Access To Treatment For Syphilis
s part of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Servicesβ ongoing effort to respond to the rise in syphilis and congenital syphilis casesΒ and increase access to treatment, NC Medicaid will now cover an additional treatment for syphilis and congenital syphilis,Β Extencilline.
U.S. Health Officials Drop 5-Day Isolation Time For COVID-19
Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, U.S. health officials announced Friday.
UNC Chapel Hill Says They May Have Found A Cure For Alzheimer's
Researchers at the University of North Carolina say they have made a groundbreaking discovery that could help the millions of Americans with Alzheimer's disease.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor Shares Importance Of Knowing CPR
American Heart Association celebrates 100 years with Nation of Lifesavers initiative
A Pacemaker For The Brain Helped A Woman With Crippling Depression. It May Soon Be Available To More
Researchers are testing deep brain stimulation as a treatment for people with a severe form of depression.
NC Launches Additional Phone Support For People Experiencing Mental Illness Or Substance Use Disorder
The Department of Health and Human Services is launching a new Peer Warmline which will give callers the ability to speak with people living in recovery with mental illness and/or substance use disorder.
