Rock Hill Cardiologists Hit Medical Milestone With 50 Implants To Prevent Stroke
Rock Hill cardiologists have hit a milestone this year by completing 50 patient implants, putting a device called a watchman into peoples hearts.
Public Health Director Dennis Joyner Announces Retirement
Union County Public Health Director Dennis Joyner plans to retire at the end of December after a successful 38-year career in public health across North Carolina.
Atrium Health Underwrites Nearly $3 Billion in Free And Discounted Care In 2023
Atrium Health’s reinvestments into the communities it serves continues to grow. In its first year as part of Charlotte-based Advocate Health, Atrium Health provided a record amount of community benefits, totaling $2.97 billion during calendar year 2023.
Atrium Health Sanger & Vascular Institute Makes History In Carolinas
Its cardiovascular team became the first in the Carolinas to use a new, FDA-approved device for drug-coated balloon treatment of coronary in-stent restenosis (ISR).
Healthy Headlines: New Drugs For Hot Flashes
In this week's healthy headlines WCCB's Jacinda Jacobs chats with Dr. Tomas Luley to discuss hot flashes and new drugs to help women combat the episodic sensations caused by menopause.
Novant Health Prevails In Bid To Bring Care To Lake Norman And Davis Regional Medical Centers
In a triumph for the communities served by Lake Norman and Davis Regional Medical Centers, a federal judge granted Novant Health permission to move forward with purchasing the facilities and their related businesses.
Novant Health Deploys High-Tech Robotics To Better Diagnose Lung Cancer
New ion robotic technology is changing how quickly and efficiently doctors in Charlotte are able to see and diagnose lung cancer.
Novant Health Using A.I. To Help Catch And Treat Lung Cancer
New robotic technology and A.I. programs at Novant Health are working to help catch and treat lung cancer in patients far more quickly.
Study: Ozempic Cuts Risk Of Death By Kidney Disease
New research shows that weekly injections of semaglutide medication, like Ozempic and Wegovy, cut the risk of severe outcomes from diabetic kidney disease.
Study: Weight Loss, Diabetes Drug Use Up 600%
A new study shows that prescriptions for weight loss have skyrocketed 600% in the last three years. The biggest jump was seen in young women and adolescent girls.
Documentary Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, Who Skewered Fast Food Industry, Dies At 53
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar nominee whose most famous work skewered American food and diets and who notably ate only at McDonald’s for a month to illustrate the dangers of a fast-food diet, has died. He was 53.
Healthy Headlines: A Day In The Life Of A Nurse Navigator
Novant Health nurse navigator Lisa Hamilton explains the process of aiding cancer patients through a potentially complicated health care system.
Residential Pools For Short Term Rentals Forbidden In Mecklenburg County
Public Health leaders are warning the community that short-term rentals of residential swimming pools are not allowed in Mecklenburg County.
Confirmed Case Of Tuberculosis At Chester High School
South Carolina health officials are investigating a case of tuberculosis that has been confirmed at Chester High School.
Whooping Cough Warning In Mecklenburg County
Public Health leaders are seeing a worrisome trend, an increase in pertussis or whooping cough cases in Mecklenburg County.
People Statewide Will Soon Have Access To Contraceptive Services At Pharmacies
In honor of Women’s Health Week, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is celebrating the expansion of contraceptive services in independent and chain pharmacies across the state.
Healthy Headlines: Hammer Toe
In this week's Healthy Headlines, Jacinda Jacobs talks with Dr. John Marcel of Novant Health about hammer toe.
How To Prioritize Your Mental Health During Mental Health Awareness Month
Dr. Rodney Villanueva with Atrium Health explains how you can take care of your mental health.
Healthy Headlines: Meniscus Tears
On this week’s Healthy Headlines, Dr. Larry Martin of Novant Health, joins Rising to discuss meniscus tears.
CDC Says It's Identified 1st Documented Cases Of HIV Transmitted Through Cosmetic Needles
Federal health officials say three women who were diagnosed with HIV after getting “vampire facial” procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical spa are believed to be the first documented cases of people contracting the virus through a cosmetic procedure using needles.
Healthy Headlines: Atrial Fibrillation
On this week’s Healthy Headlines, Dr. Philip Lee of Novant Health, joins Rising to discuss atrial fibrillation.
Health Alert Issued For Contaminated Beef
Check your fridge! The U.S. Department's Food Safety and Inspection Service says ground beef products from Greater Omaha Packing Company tested positive for E. Coli.
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