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Piedmont Medical Network announced milestone at Rock Hill Hospital

ROCK HILL, S.C. (WBTV) - As York, Lancaster and Chester counties grow in South Carolina, so does the need for emergency care. Now, Piedmont Medical Network’s Rock Hill Hospital is expanding the level of trauma care it can provide. Piedmont Medical Network announced the hospital now has a Level II Adult Trauma Center.

Rock Hill, SC · 16h
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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 · 2d
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North Carolina Health News

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Plans are disappearing, drug costs are rising. What NC Medicare enrollees need to know this year

Thousands of North Carolinians face Medicare coverage changes as insurers discontinue plans or adjust their service areas for 2027. Monthly premiums don’t tell the whole story. Changes to deductibles, prescription drug costs and provider networks could affect what beneficiaries pay. Medicare open enrollment ends Dec. 7. Advocates encourage beneficiaries...

North Carolina · 1d
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Shepherding in good health for those in need

DENVER – A group of individuals known as the Good Shepherd HealthCare Alliance started “stargazing.”. It all started with Dr. Peter Alford, a physician with the Catawba Valley Health System who practices a combination of pulmonary and sleep medicine, looking for a service project for children as part of a multi-church celebration of MLK Day last January.

Lincoln County, NC · 1d
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Southeastern Orthopedics & Spine adds five physicians, expands care in Western North Carolina

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Southeastern Orthopedics & Spine has added five physicians to its practice this fall, expanding specialty care options for patients in Asheville and across Western North Carolina. The physicians bring experience in spine surgery, sports medicine, shoulder conditions, pain management and joint replacement. All five are...

Asheville, NC · 1d

The Money Overview

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Medicaid expansion adults 19 to 64 in Illinois, Idaho, Arizona, New Mexico and North Carolina face new work rules and twice-yearly renewals starting in 2027

Medicaid expansion adults 19 to 64 in Illinois, Idaho, Arizona, New Mexico and North Carolina must show 80 hours a month of work or approved activity, or in four of the five states $580 in monthly income, and renew coverage twice a year starting in 2027. Each state agency has set its own calendar, and […] The post Medicaid expansion adults 19 to 64 in Illinois, Idaho, Arizona, New Mexico and North Carolina face new work rules and twice-yearly renewals starting in 2027 appeared first on The Money Overview .

North Carolina · 3h

The Money Overview

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Some Medicare Advantage members in Florida, Oregon, North Carolina and Maine may lose Sarasota Memorial, OHSU, CarolinaEast or InterMed on Jan. 1 unless they switch by Dec. 7

Medicare Advantage members who use Sarasota Memorial in Florida, OHSU in Oregon, CarolinaEast Medical Center in North Carolina or InterMed in Maine face a network change on Jan. 1, 2027, and Medicare’s fall enrollment window closes Dec. 7. The four breaks involve three different insurers, so the name of a member’s plan, not the name […] The post Some Medicare Advantage members in Florida, Oregon, North Carolina and Maine may lose Sarasota Memorial, OHSU, CarolinaEast or InterMed on Jan. 1 unless they switch by Dec. 7 appeared first on The Money Overview .

North Carolina · 4d

hoodline.com

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Atrium Health Tops Out $130M Concord Tower, Adding 90 Beds by 2028

Atrium Health has topped out a $130 million expansion at its Cabarrus County hospital in Concord, adding three new stories and 90,000 square feet that will bring 90 additional inpatient beds, including space for intensive care patients, when the project opens in early 2028. The expansion is being added to...

Concord, NC · 2d

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Novant Health launches virtual headache and migraine clinic for North Carolina patients

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Novant Health is expanding access to specialized care for people experiencing migraines and chronic headaches with the launch of a new virtual headache clinic available to adults across North Carolina. The new service, called Novant Health Virtual Headache Care, allows patients ages 18 and older...

North Carolina · 21h

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Plans are disappearing, drug costs are rising. What NC Medicare enrollees need to know this year

Thousands of North Carolinians face Medicare coverage changes as insurers discontinue plans or adjust their service areas for 2027. Monthly premiums don’t tell the whole story. Changes to deductibles, prescription drug costs and provider networks could affect what beneficiaries pay. Medicare open enrollment ends Dec. 7. Advocates encourage beneficiaries...

North Carolina · 23h

North Carolina Health News

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As mental health needs grow in NC prisons, state leaders look to improve care after release

About 4,700 people with mental health diagnoses leave North Carolina state prisons each year. Limited staffing and other barriers can make it difficult to coordinate treatment and support as they transition back into their communities. A new committee is developing recommendations to improve services and support for people with mental...

North Carolina · 4d

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State launches Rural Health Transformation Program Dashboard

The NC Department of Health and Human Services today launched a new dashboard sharing all projects that were awarded Rural Health Transformation Program funds in Year 1, along with the counties served, the amounts committed, and brief descriptions of the work. The announcement comes after the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded an initial $100 million to North Carolina for Year 2 Rural Health Transformation Program funding, with additional funding to follow. The program aims to improve health care in rural communities, help people get better care, and maintain rural health services.

North Carolina · 2d

ABC11 Eyewitness News

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North Carolina early voting tops 2 million as voters cite economy, health care concerns

More than 2 million North Carolinians cast ballots during early voting ahead of Election Day.

North Carolina · 5d

Main Street Dollars

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North Carolina state retirees face a Nov. 6 State Health Plan enrollment cutoff

North Carolina’s State Health Plan will close open enrollment for 2027 coverage on Nov. 6, 2026. Retirees on the plan have until that date to review their choices and make changes, after the state pushed the deadline back from Oct. 30. The plan covers about 750,000 members and has warned that it could run out […]

North Carolina · 3d

carolinajournal.com

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10,500 noncitizens lost Medicaid coverage in NC under new rules

North Carolina’s public health commission held an Oct. 28 joint meeting with physicians virtually to discuss federal Medicaid changes, including coverage restrictions affecting noncitizens, anticipated funding reductions, and investments in rural healthcare. State Health Director Dr. Lawrence Greenblatt said approximately 10,500 people had lost Medicaid coverage following changes to...

North Carolina · 3d

Main Street Dollars

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Medicare Advantage members in Oregon, Maine and North Carolina lose hospitals or doctors Jan. 1, while Florida, California and Wisconsin systems may also leave

Medicare Advantage members who use Oregon Health & Science University, Maine’s InterMed practices or a North Carolina hospital face network changes at the start of 2027, and members in Florida, California and Wisconsin could be next. Some of the changes are settled and some are still being negotiated. Open enrollment ends Dec. 7, and that […]

Wisconsin · 4d

wnymedia.net

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Charlotte man pleads guilty to making false claims for COVID relief

NY Governor Kathy Hochul to give speech following election win →Live coverage of the 2026 Election →Live coverage of the 2026 Election →Latino Voters Swing Away from Trump for “Terrorizing Our Communities”: Marisa Franco of Mijente →Democratic Socialists on the Rise: Darializa Avila Chevalier & Claire Valdez Set to Win House Seats →Election Protection: NAACP on Voter Suppression & Deployment of Federal Poll Monitors →

Charlotte, NC · 3d

ednc.org

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CMS student adviser finalists discuss mental health, campus safety, AI, and more

Nine high school student finalists running to become the 2027 student adviser to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education gathered at the Charlotte Government Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21 for the annual student advisor forum. Created through a partnership between Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) and GenerationNation, a nonprofit organization that promotes civic...

Charlotte, NC · 3d

wunc.org

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New report highlights the challenges of growing North Carolina's health workforce

North Carolina's healthcare workforce is not keeping pace with the state's rapid population growth, according to a new report. The NC Center on the Workforce for Health says North Carolina needs to train more nurses, nursing assistance, and emergency medical technicians while retaining people who already work in those professions.

North Carolina · 4d

The Ledger News

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State launches Rural Health Transformation Program dashboard

The NC Department of Health and Human Services this week launched a dashboard sharing all projects that were awarded Rural Health Transformation Program funds in Year 1, along with the counties served, the amounts committed, and brief descriptions of the work.

North Carolina · 3d