Congresswoman Alma Adams Tests Positive For COVID-19
On Sunday, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) announced she has tested positive for coronavirus.
J&J To End Sales Of Baby Powder With Talc Globally Next Year
Johnson & Johnson is pulling baby powder containing talc worldwide next year after it did the same in the U.S. and Canada amid thousands of lawsuits claiming it caused cancer.
1st Case Of Monkeypox Identified In Lincoln County
The Lincoln County Health Department has confirmed the first case of monkeypox in the county.
StarMed Healthcare Is Offering Monkeypox Testing And Treatment
To combat the spread of Monkeypox virus, StarMed Healthcare is offering testing and treatment for the infectious disease.
London Kids To Be Offered Polio Shot After More Virus Found
Children ages 1-9 in London were made eligible for booster doses of a polio vaccine Wednesday after British health authorities reported finding evidence the virus has spread in multiple areas of the city but found no cases of the paralytic disease in people.
Rowan County COVID-19 Cases Remain High
Rowan County is reporting a high COVID transmission level as more and more people are testing positive.
Health Leaders: Monkeypox, Covid-19 Cases On The Rise Across The Carolinas
Local health leaders across South and North Carolina are urging people to take precautions.
Mecklenburg County Public Health Launches COVID Safety Training Program For BusinessesΒ
Mecklenburg County Public Health has developed the COVID-SAFE training and certification program as part of a continued effort to provide education and support for businesses during the pandemic.Β
Health Officials Say Back-To-School Means Time To Get Children Up To Date On Vaccines
As children get ready to head back to school this month, health officials remind families to make sure their children are up to date on all required and recommended vaccines.
Health Officials Celebrate National Breastfeeding Month In South Carolina
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is celebrating National Breastfeeding Month by sharing the benefits of it and encouraging expectant mothers to speak with their doctors to make sure it is an effective choice for them and their infant children.
Mecklenburg County Moves To High Level COVID-19 Threat
As of Friday, Mecklenburg County has moved to the highest CDC COVID-19 Community Level.
Atrium Health Earns Multiple Honors Including Top Hospital In Charlotte
U.S. News & World Report has awarded Atrium Health with several honors including Top Hospital in Charlotte and Best in Rehabilitation.
SC 6 Week Abortion Ban Can Continue For Now
South Carolina can continue enforcing its six-week abortion ban after a state judge on Tuesday denied a request to temporarily block it amid a legal battle.
Top Charlotte Chefs To Hold FORK Cancer Fundraiser
Eight Charlotte chefs will come together on September 29th to hold a dinner benefitting local cancer non-profits.
Local Woman Uses Facebook To Find Kidney Donor
These days, most of the posts we see on Facebook all run together. Family, friends, birthdays, politics, pets. But one recent post caught our attention. A local mom posted about needing a new kidney.
StarMed Healthcare Offering Free At-Home COVID-19 Rapid Tests
StarMed is offering free at-home COVID-19 test kits to be picked up at its two clinic locations in Charlotte.
President Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre releases a statement after Pres. Biden tests positive for COVID-19.
Gov. Cooper Sends Warning About New Wave Of COVID-19
As key COVID-19 metrics increase in North Carolina and the U.S. due to the BA.5 variant, Governor Roy Cooper is reminding North Carolinians to stay prepared by being up to date on vaccines and boosters, having a supply of tests and seeking treatment if they test positive.
4 Confirmed Cases Of Monkeypox Infection Announced In South Carolina
Health officials are reporting 4 confirmed cases of monkeypox infection in South Carolina.
WHO: COVID-19 Cases Rise For The 5th Week, Deaths Stable
The number of new coronavirus cases reported worldwide rose for the fifth week in a row while the number of deaths remained relatively stable, the World Health Organization reported Thursday.
Person Bit By Rabid Fox In Matthews, Police Say
Police say a person was bit by a fox that tested positive for rabies in Matthews, N.C. Friday night.
Monkeypox Vaccines Available In Mecklenburg County Starting July 13th
Mecklenburg County Public Health will begin offering the Jynneos (monkeypox) vaccine to high risk individuals starting Wednesday.
Biden Signs Order On Abortion Access After High Court Ruling
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Friday to protect access to abortion as he faced mounting pressure from fellow Democrats to be more forceful on the subject after the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to the procedure two weeks ago.
Gov. Cooper Signs Executive Order Protecting Abortion Access
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order Wednesday shielding out-of-state abortion patients from extradition and prohibiting state agencies under his control from assisting other statesβ prosecutions of those who travel for the procedure.
Shifting Abortion Laws Cause Confusion For Patients, Clinics
Abortion providers and patients were struggling Friday to navigate the evolving legal landscape around abortion laws and access across the country since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last week.
