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The Enterprise

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State Health Plan, Atrium Health reach new contract

North Carolina’s State Health Plan and Atrium Health reached a multiyear deal adding all Atrium hospitals and physicians to the plan’s in-network Access tier.

North Carolina · 15d

mindfullyamerican.com

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3 Documents North Carolinians 65 and Older Need for the Homestead Exclusion

A property tax break is only as good as the paperwork behind it. North Carolinians 65 and older who qualify still need the right documents, and a missing one can slow things down. Here’s what to gather before you apply. Note: This is general information, not tax advice. Rules,...

North Carolina · 19d
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More than 1,000 hospitalized for respiratory conditions in N.C. this flu season

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Thousands of North Carolinians are feeling the effects of this year’s cold and flu season. According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, “there were 1,099 hospital admissions from the emergency department for people who were diagnosed with or had symptoms of a respiratory virus in the last week,” an increase from 1,069 hospital admissions the week before.

North Carolina · 19d
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The Robesonian

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Preparing for the future of rural healthcare

PEMBROKE — Youssef Houissa spent part of his summer trying to answer a question facing rural hospitals across North Carolina: How do you

Pembroke, NC · 18d

CBS 17

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NC has 7th longest ER wait times in nation; Durham County has 2nd longest in state: Study

North Carolina has among the longest emergency room wait times in the nation, a study has found.

North Carolina · 19d

ncpoliticalnews.com

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Op-Ed: Robert Appel, M.D.- North Carolina Cancer Patients Are Paying the Price for Hospital Consolidation

The Wake County Board of Commissioners just voted to approve Atrium. Health, North Carolina’s largest hospital chain, merging with WakeMed,. a move that left some state officials “profoundly concerned.” North. Carolinians should share these concerns about hospital consolidation,. especially the estimated 71,650 residents diagnosed with cancer last.

North Carolina · 19d

Queen City News

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Charlotte could get three new hospitals as health care demand surges

CaroMont Health and Duke Health are partnering in an effort to bring two more hospitals to Mecklenburg County.

Charlotte, NC · 20d

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NC announces $17 million in federal funds to improve rural mental health services

Gov. Josh Stein and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) announced funding earlier this month for “investments to improve mental health services” through the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program, totaling more than $17 million, according to a press release. This funding is a...

North Carolina · 20d

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NC and GA's purple politics. Plus, NC DHHS tackles Medicaid and SNAP changes; and the Diaper Bank NC hosts 'Period Prom'

Medicaid, SNAP changes impact NC’s most vulnerable. Federal changes to Medicaid and SNAP requirements stand to jeopardize coverage for thousands of North Carolinians. The NC Department of Health and Human Services hopes to prevent that. Dr. Dev Sangvai, Secretary of the NC Department of Health and Human Services. 0:13:00.

North Carolina · 20d

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Duke Health, CaroMont plan two hospitals in Mecklenburg County

Duke Health and CaroMont Health have submitted applications for state approval to build two hospitals in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, with the facilities potentially opening in 2031. The proposed hospitals would include a 120-bed facility in the University City area and an 80-bed facility in the River District, adding capacity...

Mecklenburg County, NC · 22d

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NC fuel board moves to renew standards amid summer surge in contaminated gas and price gouging

As North Carolina drivers battle a wave of contaminated gasoline and illegal pump prices, state regulators are meeting this week to overhaul the rules protecting consumers at the pump. The North Carolina Gasoline and Oil Board will convene virtually on Friday at 9 a.m. to readopt and modernize Chapter 42,...

North Carolina · 20d

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What Medical Services Can Men in North Carolina Access Through Telehealth

You don’t always have to visit a clinic to discuss a medical concern. If you have new symptoms or need continuing care for an existing condition, you may be able to speak with a healthcare professional by phone or video. Some providers also let you send readings and test results through secure patient portals.

North Carolina · 21d

The Fayetteville Observer

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Fayetteville mom says Medicaid rides keep failing her son

Amy Vanya of Fayetteville and her 6-year-old son have repeatedly been left stranded when their Medicaid transportation failed to show up. Her son, Logan, requires a wheelchair and is autistic and nonverbal. He has fine and gross motor delays, a permanent brain injury and hypotonia, or decreased muscle tone. He also relies on a feeding tube and has chronic digestive and feeding disorders that contribute to poor weight gain. His conditions require frequent medical appointments. Vanya, who has medical conditions of her own, is Logan’s caregiver. Because the family does not have a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, they rely on Medicaid transportation to get to appointments. But Vanya, a single mother of four, said rides have sometimes failed to arrive or have arrived in vehicles that cannot accommodate Logan’s wheelchair, resulting in missed appointments "For a family with a disabled child, accessible transportation isn't just about convenience," Vanya said. "It affects access to doctors, therapies, medical care and the ability to participate in our own community." Vanya said she's speaking out because the Fayetteville and Fort Bragg area is home to many families with children who have special needs, as well as disabled veterans who may rely on similar transportation services. What

Fayetteville, NC · 23d

spectrumnews1.com

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Davis hopes to hold onto House seat in altered district

North Carolina voters will decide a key race on election day — to represent the 1st Congressional District. But the district has a new look this year after Republicans in the state legislature redrew district lines hoping to turn this blue district red. Incumbent Don Davis is trying to...

North Carolina · 21d

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NC reports first flu death as Buncombe urges vaccinations

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — North Carolina has recorded its first flu-related death of the season, prompting Buncombe County health officials to remind residents that now is the time to get vaccinated. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced Oct. 8 that an adult in central North...

Buncombe County, NC · 22d

The Financial Wire

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Alignment Health brings Medicare Advantage plans with a $3,000 dental allowance to four Charlotte-area counties for 2027, reaching more than 295,000 additional beneficiaries

Alignment Health is bringing Medicare Advantage plans to four more Charlotte-area counties for 2027: Cabarrus, Gaston, Mecklenburg and Rowan. The California-based insurer says a range of the new plans include a $3,000 annual dental allowance, and that the move reaches more than 295,000 people with Medicare in the new area. The coverage starts January 1,... The post Alignment Health brings Medicare Advantage plans with a $3,000 dental allowance to four Charlotte-area counties for 2027, reaching more than 295,000 additional beneficiaries appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Mecklenburg County, NC · 27d

The Johnstonian News

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Opinion: The rural health transformation fund is delivering for NC

Rep. Pat Harrigan argues federal rural health funding and his proposed REACH Act can expand care and address workforce shortages across North Carolina.

North Carolina · 21d

wnctimes.com

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North Carolina Reports First Flu Death of Season; Where WNC Residents Can Get Vaccinated

WNC Health News -- October 19, 2026: North Carolina has reported its first flu-related death of the 2026–2027 season, prompting state health officials to encourage vaccination and other precautions as respiratory illnesses circulate this fall. WNC Health News -- October 19, 2026: North Carolina has reported its first flu-related...

North Carolina · 23d

spectrumlocalnews.com

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Davis hopes to hold onto House seat in altered district

North Carolina voters will decide a key race on election day — to represent the 1st Congressional District. But the district has a new look this year after Republicans in the state legislature redrew district lines hoping to turn this blue district red. Incumbent Don Davis is trying to...

North Carolina · 21d

Shine My Crown

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‘I Want to Have a Future in the WHO’: Charlotte Teen Jade Mungai Earns Recognition for Dream of Advancing Global Health

A Charlotte-area teenager with roots in Kenya and Ghana is being recognized for her academic achievements and ambition to help address health… The post ‘I Want to Have a Future in the WHO’: Charlotte Teen Jade Mungai Earns Recognition for Dream of Advancing Global Health appeared first on Shine My Crown .

Charlotte, NC · 23d