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Locally owned dental practices focus on patients, making western North Carolina smile big

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — As the end of the year approaches, four locally owned dental practices in western North Carolina are encouraging residents to prioritize their oral health and review their remaining dental insurance benefits before they reset. Arden Family Dental, Fletcher Family Dental, Mills River Family Dental and Hendersonville...

Asheville, NC · 2d
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Medicaid work rules don’t apply to Native Americans. They could still lose coverage.

CHEROKEE, N.C. — Two months before the deadline to implement new Medicaid work requirements, states had yet to receive detailed guidance from federal health officials on how to exclude Native Americans from those rules, leading to a patchwork of eligibility checks that pose challenges for qualified enrollees trying to keep their health insurance. President Donald […]

Cherokee, NC · 1d

WLOS.com

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New Medicaid requirements set for 2027 raise concerns amid rising insurance costs

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — New Medicaid requirements are approaching, raising concerns about how changes to healthcare coverage could affect patients across western North Carolina. For many families, the cost of health insurance is already becoming difficult to manage. "We've seen folks who went from paying $150 last year, their...

Asheville, NC · 2d
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MCHP Spruce Pine Health Center Grand Opening

Mountain Community Health Partnership (MCHP) celebrated the grand opening of its new Spruce Pine Health Center on Friday, November 6, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s longstanding commitment to accessible, comprehensive healthcare for rural communities in Western North Carolina. Located at 13394 S. Highway 226 in Spruce Pine,...

Spruce Pine, NC · 3d
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Queer Wellness Center opens new location in Greenville County to expand services

A center providing resources for members of the LGBTQ+ community held a grand opening in Greenville County Tuesday.

Greenville County, SC · 2d

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Bon Secours Opens Travelers Rest Medical Hub Blending Four Specialties Under One Roof

Bon Secours Travelers Rest Medical Center — Newly Opened Four-Specialty Medical Hub. Bon Secours has opened a newly renovated multispecialty medical center at 6 S. Poinsett Highway in Travelers Rest, consolidating primary care, orthopedics, cardiology and gastroenterology into a single location for residents across northern Greenville County. The health system announced the opening of the facility as part of a broader push to streamline access to care in the fast-growing Upstate community.

Greenville County, SC · 2d

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Bon Secours opens multi-specialty medical center in Travelers Rest

Bon Secours opens a multi-specialty medical center in Travelers Rest. Services include primary care, orthopedics, cardiology and gastroenterology. Gateway Primary Care operates at the renovated facility. Women’s health services are expected to open in early 2027. Bon Secours is expanding access to care in the Travelers Rest community with...

Travelers Rest, SC · 4d

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New vehicles help Pardee Home Health clinicians reach patients across WNC

Four new Subaru Crosstrek vehicles are helping Pardee Home Health clinicians travel the back roads and rural communities of Western North Carolina to provide care where patients need it most. “Home health is really the bridge between the hospital and the patient,” said Chloe Aguilar, a licensed physical therapist with...

Polk County, NC · 3d

WECT

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Some patients are choosing self-pay alternatives to medical insurance

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Aging Untold) —Some patients are choosing to pay cash for medical procedures rather than file insurance claims, saying it can be significantly cheaper for certain services like MRI scans. Greta Fuller faced this decision when her 10-year-old son needed an MRI for severe abdominal pain in fall...

Greenville, SC · 8d

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Some patients are choosing self-pay alternatives to medical insurance

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Aging Untold) —Some patients are choosing to pay cash for medical procedures rather than file insurance claims, saying it can be significantly cheaper for certain services like MRI scans. Greta Fuller faced this decision when her 10-year-old son needed an MRI for severe abdominal pain in fall...

Greenville, SC · 8d

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New Orthopaedic Surgeon Adds Hand and Shoulder Care at Pelham

Dr. Matthew Wood has joined Medical Group of the Carolinas – Orthopaedic & Spine Surgery – Pelham, adding a surgeon trained in hand, elbow and shoulder care. Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System announced his arrival October 8th, with his practice centered on conditions affecting the arms and hands. His...

Spartanburg, SC · 9d

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Flu-Like, COVID-Like ER Visits Tick Up in Western North Carolina

Raleigh -- November 3, 2026: State health officials report modest increases in the Asheville region while broader respiratory activity remains low st... Raleigh -- November 3, 2026: State health officials report modest increases in the Asheville region while broader respiratory activity remains low statewide. Emergency department visits for flu-like and...

North Carolina · 11d

WSPA 7News

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3 Spartanburg Co. data center agreements move forward after hours of public comment

Three proposed data centers in Spartanburg County are one step closer to approval after county council gave second reading Tuesday to development agreements for each project.

Spartanburg County, SC · 10d

South Carolina Daily Gazette

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A wastewater manager faces 3 years in prison for hiding 3 years of E. coli contamination from SC

A South Carolina wastewater treatment plant manager pleaded guilty to federal Clean Water Act violations for concealing E. coli contamination.

Saluda, SC · 12d

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Bringing cancer screening conversations to the salon chair

ANDRESON, S.C. (InvestigateTV) - Do you only go to the doctor when you have an ache or feel sick? For many women that answer can be “yes.”. A 2025 survey said that every one in six women say they missed or may have missed a routine cancer screening within the past year.

South Carolina · 15d

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Greenville doctors create healthcare alternative for businesses

The average annual premium for employer-sponsored family health insurance nationally is almost $27,000. It’s a little bit lower in our state, coming in at about $25,000. This is a big expense for business owners and a group of South Carolina physicians decided to build an alternative. Mike Switzer interviews Dr. Spence Taylor with TPC Direct Care in Greenville, SC.

Greenville, SC · 17d

greenvillejournal.com

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Suzie Foley retiring after 27 years leading Greenville Free Medical Clinic

As the Greenville Free Medical Clinic gets ready to celebrate its fourth decade of caring for the health of tens of thousands of Greenville County residents, the woman who has led the organization for most of that time is retiring. For 27 years, Suzie Foley has served as executive director...

Greenville County, SC · 16d

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Saluda water plant operator pleads guilty to violating the Clean Water Act

A South Carolina man who worked as senior manager for the Saluda Commission of Public Works has plead guilty to violating the Clean Water Act, the United States Department of Justice announced Friday.

Saluda, SC · 15d

FOX Carolina

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Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews on Costs, Health Care, Independence and the Senate Race

Justin Dougherty sits down with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews after a Greenville rally.

Greenville, SC · 17d

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The Case for Target Value Delivery

The Self Medical Center, a new 68,000-square-foot multi-specialty medical office building, will house a wide range of care services in a single building. | Photo Credit: McMillan Pazdan Smith. The need for new, renovated and expanded healthcare spaces continues to rise disproportionately to the available workforce, resulting in higher labor...

Greenwood, SC · 19d