Rising Spotlight: Queen City Ear, Nose & Throat
Have you been experiencing a runny nose, itchy eyes or sneezing? Winter allergies could be to blame.
Hospital Flu Restrictions Go into Effect on Wednesday Morning
Flu restrictions begin at Charlotte-area hospitals on Wednesday morning. Children 12 years old and younger won't be allowed to visit patients. It comes as this flu season is shaping up to be one of the worst in decades.
NC Attorney General Josh Stein Filed Petition Alongside Multiple States To Clarify Health Care Accessibility For Citizens
On Friday, January 3rd, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein filed a petition to the United States Supreme Court seeking review of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit’s decision in Texas v. United States.
Novant Health Healthy Headlines: How to Stick With a Physical Activity Program
Many of us set a New Year’s resolution of exercising more. It’s easy to say, but harder to maintain. Here to offer some tips and how you can stick to pursuing that goal is Dr. Eric Warren, medical director of Novant Health Sports Medicine.
Three Years In, No Sign Of Trump's Replacement For Obamacare
As a candidate for the White House, Donald Trump repeatedly promised that he would “immediately” replace President Barack Obama’s health care law with a plan of his own that would provide “insurance for everybody.”
Rising Spotlight: Dr. Gillespie From Queen City Ear Nose And Throat Talks Increased Risk Of Ear Infections During Flu Season
With the cold and flu season comes the increased risk for ear infections for kids and adults.
Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Dr. Allen Shepard Explains Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
An osteopathic physician can use OMT – that’s short for “osteopathic manipulative treatment” – to diagnose, treat and prevent illness or injury. Here to explain this hands-on treatment and help us understand how it can help you is Novant Health’s Dr. Allen Shepard.
Federal Marketplace Insurance Open Enrollment Period Extended Until 3 a.m. On December 18th
The opportunity to get access to health insurance through the federal marketplace has been extended. On Monday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that the HealthCare.gov 2020 enrollment period reopened and North Carolinians now have until 3 a.m. on Dec. 18 to sign up for health insurance coverage.
Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Winter Skin Care
The cold winter months can wreak havoc on our skin, leaving it dry and itchy. Here to help us combat dry winter skin and debunk some common myths is Dr. Emily McLean with Novant Health Dermatology SouthPark.
Rising Spotlight: Attorney Clair Campbell; What You Should Know About Vaping
The number of vaping related deaths continue to climb across the country. The Center for Disease Control announced Thursday that 52 people have been killed by vaping in 26 states. Clair Campbell with Campbell and Associates joined Rising to discuss the health risks and lawsuits associated with vaping.
U.S. Flu Season Arrives Early, Driven By Unexpected Virus
The U.S. winter flu season is off to its earliest start in more than 15 years. An early barrage of illness in the South has begun to spread more broadly, and there’s a decent chance flu season could peak much earlier than normal, health officials say.
Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Staying Fit During The Holidays
Without a doubt, the holiday season is filled with temptations – tasty food, parties and other distractions that can derail your fitness goals. But, it doesn’t have to be a lost cause. Here to offer some tips on how you can stay fit during the holidays is Dr. Eric Warren, medical director of Novant Health Sports Medicine.
Stop! Washing Your Thanksgiving Turkey Could Spread Germs
Go ahead and rinse your cranberries, potatoes and green beans. But food experts say don’t — repeat don’t — wash the turkey before popping it in the oven on Thanksgiving Day.
Popular Salads Recalled For Potential E. Coli Contamination
The USDA says Missa Bay of Swedesboro, New Jersey, is recalling over 75,000 pounds of salad products that contain meat or poultry because the lettuce may be contaminated with E. coli. The salads were sold at Target, Aldi, Walmart and other stores.
Animal Care And Enforcement Confirms 15th Case Of Rabies In Gaston County
Animal Care and Enforcement has confirmed Gaston County's 15th case of rabies after a dead skunk tested positive for the disease earlier this week.
Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Antibiotics
This week is World Antibiotic Awareness Week and here to help us to better understand antibiotics and why it is vital to use them correctly is Novant Health family physician Dr. Genevieve Brauning.
3 Tips to Avoid Travel Sickness During Thanksgiving
Dr. Tony shares three tip to avoid getting sick while traveling.
Atrium, Novant Joining Blue Premier Network Of Health Care Providers
Two additional North Carolina health care providers are joining five other state health systems and an insurer in a deal designed to help lower medical costs.
Novant Health Healthy Headlines: World Diabetes Day
Today is World Diabetes Day, which hopes to raise awareness of the impact of diabetes. It is a chronic health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. More than 30 million American adults have diabetes, which is the leading cause of kidney failure, lower-limb amputations and blindness.
Juul Halts Sales Of Mint, Its Top-Selling E-Cigarette Flavor
Juul Labs said Thursday it will halt sales of its best-selling, mint-flavored electronic cigarettes as it struggles to survive a nationwide backlash against vaping.
‘NO SWIMMING’ Advisory Lifted For A Cove On Lake Norman
A NO SWIMMING advisory was lifted today for a cove on Lake Norman.
Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Millennials' Health
Millennials - that’s people ages 18 to 34 - do not visit doctors the way other age groups typically do. Here today to discuss this is Dr. Mishal Patel, a Novant Health family practitioner.
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