In todayβs Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with John Guastaferro, Executive Director of Hyundai Hope on Wheels, along with 12-year-old cancer survivor Emmy Cole, about the program and how theyβre helping improve care for kids nationwide who are fighting cancer.
In todayβs Novant Healthy Headlines, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Claire Bowles, a gynecologist at Novant Health Bradford Clinic and primary physician of the Virtual Menopause Wellness clinic, about this new offering and how itβs helping women in our area.
The director of the nationβs top public health agency is out after less than one month in the job.
In todayβs Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Zack Moore, State Epidemiologist and Epidemiology Section Chief with North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, who shares valuable information about NCDHHSβs Vaccines for Children (VFC) program.
In todayβs Novant Healthy Headlines, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Thomas Gavigan, a surgeon with Novant Health Carolina Surgical β Randolph about hernias, and about why itβs better to have a hernia repaired should you experience one.
Early-morning mall walkers may be on to something. New research says fast walking at least 15 minutes a day could be the key to living longer.
Earlier this month, Atrium's parent company Advocate Health chose to stop Gender Affirming Care for patients under 19.
The economy is even taking a toll on pets. The number of animals being surrendered to shelters have spiked nationally. The cost of owning the pet is a big reason why.
People are sick of crime in a North Charlotte neighborhood. More than 100 people in the Sugar Creek corridor came together to discuss solutions to the ongoing drugs, prostitution and violence on the streets.
Boy's parents were stunned to learn South Carolina, like most U.S. states, has no law requiring public reporting of deaths or infections from the amoeba.
According to a study from Common Sense Media about teens and Artificial Intelligence companions, 72% say they have used some type of AI companion platform like Chai, Character.AI and Replika.
UnitedHealth Group says it is cooperating with federal criminal and civil investigations involving its market-leading Medicare business.
Health officials say grabbing a late night bite to eat could bite back because officials have noticed more complaints about food vendors operating without a permit. Officials say many of the illegal vendors post up in parking lots in South End or Uptown.
Mecklenburg County Public Health says it has received numerous complaints about vendors selling food without a permit in Uptown and South End between 8 pm and 2 am.
Prisma Health Children's Hospital says a Midlands child has died after exposure to a freshwater amoeba known as naegleria fowleri.
Grilling is a great way to cook a variety of foods, but it can also be dangerous.
Leg swelling led to Trump's CVI diagnosis. USA Vein Clinics stresses the importance of recognizing symptoms for early detection.
In todayβs Novant Healthy Headlines, Tonya Rivens talks with Dr. James Fraser, a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with Novant Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Cotswold, about hip and knee replacement procedures, and how it can be life changing for people who have learned to live with pain and discomfort.
The White House says President Donald Trump had a recent medical checkup after he noticed βmild swellingβ in his legs.
Novant Health is making an investment in the future of medicine by expanding its graduate medical education offerings in Charlotte, marking a new era in Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Centerβs 100-year legacy.
In todayβs Novant Healthy Headlines, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Savannah Pena, an OB/GYN with Novant Health Mintview OB/GYN in Ballantyne, who breaks down what women need to know about getting a regular pap spear test done, and how itβs quite common to have an abnormal result at some point in life.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a case of measles in anΒ Upstate resident. This is the first confirmed case of measles reported in South Carolina sinceΒ September 2024.
The so called "Big Beautiful Bill" is now the law of the land. The federal budget will cut funding for social services like SNAP benefits and Medicaid while also cutting taxes for some Americans. Millions of people across the Carolinas could soon lose healthcare and food assistance.
The contract between Medic and Charlotte Fire is set to end after the two agreed to a six month extension back in January. The two remain in discussions.
An empty hospital in Williamston, North Carolina, offers an evocative illustration of why Republican Sen. Thom Tillis would buck his party leaders to vote down President Donald Trump's signature domestic policy package.
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