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Atrium-WakeMed vote delayed after concerns raised by state auditor and others, treasurer says

RALEIGH, N.C. — A vote on a plan for Atrium Health to take control of WakeMed may be postponed. According to State Treasurer Brad Briner, the Wake County Board of Commissioners has indicated that a vote that would allow the Charlotte-based hospital network to take control of WakeMed will be delayed.

Wake County, NC · 05-04
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WRAL News

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Atrium-WakeMed vote delayed after concerns raised by state officials

A vote on a plan for Atrium Health to take control of WakeMed was postponed, state officials say. The vote had been scheduled for Monday. According to State Treasurer Brad Briner, the Wake County Board of Commissioners has indicated that a vote that would allow the Charlotte-based hospital network to take control of WakeMed will be delayed.

Wake County, NC · 05-03
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North Carolina Health News

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Attempts to lower the rate of Black maternal deaths in NC face new challenges

The path leading to the track at a Durham middle school on Saturday was marked with signs bearing the names of Black women who died from pregnancy-related causes. Walkers and runners participating in a fundraiser for MAAME, or a Durham nonprofit that offers doula care, walked past the signs, reminders of the tragedies that the organization is working to prevent.

Durham, NC · 05-03
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Atrium poised to take over WakeMed in Triangle healthcare shakeup

The Wake County Board of Commissioners plans to vote Monday to alter WakeMed's articles of incorporation and a land deal between the county and hospital system to pave the way for a merger with Charlotte-based Atrium Health. Under the agreement, Atrium will commit to at least $2 billion in capital...

Wake County, NC · 05-01
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North Carolina Health News

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State officials, lawmakers press for delay on WakeMed/Atrium deal

Update: On Monday evening, May 4, the Wake County Board of Commissioners voted to delay a decision on the deal for 90 days, saying they wanted to give WakeMed Health & Hospitals time to share more details and engage with the community. State and local leaders are raising red flags...

Wake County, NC · 05-04

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“Mental Health Chooses You”: A Lifelong Advocate Reflects on 27 Years with NAMI

For Lillian M. Davis, mental health advocacy is not just a career, it is a lifelong responsibility shaped by personal experience, family, and a commitment to community care. Growing up in Johnston County, North Carolina, Davis described her childhood as rooted in a close-knit environment, but not always culturally diverse. That experience, she said, played a role in her decision to attend a historically Black college and university.

Johnston County, NC · 05-01

WSOC Charlotte

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Vote on merging two of NC’s largest health systems may not happen soon

An expected vote on Monday, on merging two of North Carolina’s largest health systems, may not happen.

North Carolina · 05-03

The Johnstonian News

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Yansom selected as UNC Health Johnston ambassador

UNC Health Johnston has named nuclear medicine team lead Austin Yansom as an ambassador, recognizing her leadership in radiology, training and community outreach.

Smithfield, NC · 04-30

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UNC System grants boost rural health care training programs

The University of North Carolina System has awarded nearly $6.5 million dollars to expand healthcare workforce training programs in rural parts of the state, including the High Country. The General Assembly established the Rural Residency Medical Education and Training Fund three years ago to train more healthcare providers and connect...

Boone, NC · 04-30

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Atrium poised to take over WakeMed in Triangle healthcare shakeup

The Wake County Board of Commissioners plans to vote Monday to alter WakeMed's articles of incorporation and a land deal between the county and hospital system to pave the way for a merger with Charlotte-based Atrium Health. Under the agreement, Atrium will commit to at least $2 billion in capital...

Wake County, NC · 05-01

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UNC System grants boost rural health care training programs

The University of North Carolina System has awarded nearly $6.5 million dollars to expand healthcare workforce training programs in rural parts of the state, including the High Country. The General Assembly established the Rural Residency Medical Education and Training Fund three years ago to train more healthcare providers and connect...

Boone, NC · 04-30

WSOC Charlotte

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Atrium Health, WakeMed propose $2B merger

There is a plan to merge Atrium Health and WakeMed, two of North Carolina’s largest health systems.

Wake County, NC · 05-01

WITN

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Gov. Stein signs $319 million Medicaid funding bill

North Carolina · 04-30

The Johnstonian News

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JoCo students urged to meet vaccine requirements for 7th, 12th grades

Johnston County offers Tdap and meningococcal vaccines this summer to help students meet North Carolina school immunization requirements.

Johnston County, NC · 04-27

WRAL News

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PFAS hearing in Wilmington follows heated backlash in Raleigh

After a packed and heated public hearing in Raleigh, state regulators are set to hear more feedback tonight in Wilmington on proposed rules to address PFAS contamination in North Carolina waterways — an issue drawing growing pushback, fear and frustration from residents across the state. Among those who spoke...

Wilmington, NC · 04-23

WBTAM/WBTFM

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Judge agrees to drop 27 plaintiffs from COVID bar shutdown case

A judge has agreed to drop 27 plaintiffs from the group of bar owners suing the governor over COVID-related mandatory shutdowns in 2020.

North Carolina · 04-22

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Stein calls for full Medicaid funding during Black maternal health event

Gov. Josh Stein stood with advocates at the Executive Mansion on Wednesday to mark Black Maternal Health Week, and used the event to call on the General Assembly to close a $319 million Medicaid funding gap when they return to Raleigh next week. “If we do not fully fund Medicaid...

North Carolina · 04-23

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NC legislative session kicks off with focus on budget, Medicaid, property taxes

Lawmakers could also take up veto-override votes on guns, diversity and immigration, as they return to Raleigh for votes.

North Carolina · 04-21

ABC11 Eyewitness News

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Need medicine? NC MedAssist brings mobile free pharmacy to Durham, Wake counties

Participants must be at least 18 years old to receive medicine.

Wake County, NC · 04-22

North Carolina Health News

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Proposed industrial wastewater rules ‘completely inadequate’

FAYETTEVILLE — Proposed monitoring and minimization rules for industrial dischargers of 1,4-dioxane and the public sewage plants that accept those facilities’ waste fail to protect North Carolinians’ drinking water, speakers at a public hearing said Tuesday. All but one of the 13 people who spoke at the...

North Carolina · 04-19