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WRAL
'Popsicles for a Purpose' event highlights health care affordability crisis
On Saturday, people gathered in downtown Raleigh to advocate for affordable health care. This came a day after the state health plan board voted to raise premiums for hundreds of thousands of state employees. WRAL's Kirstyn Clark breaks down the new changes and why some say the potential savings are not enough.
jocoreport.com
State Health Plan Makes Monumental Decisions To Strengthen Affordability And Access
RALEIGH, N.C. – The State Health Plan (Plan) Board of Trustees took several landmark actions July 10 aimed at making tangible improvements for the state’s hardworking teachers, state employees and retirees. These steps are aimed at affordability, strengthening access to care and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Plan for its nearly 750,000 members.
I.B.’s Tax Prep and Consulting
This local tax firm guides Retirees to financial peace in Raleigh
In Raleigh, where modern sprawl meet lush parks, a local business has emerged to offer peace of mind to retirees. I.B.’s Tax Prep and Consulting is more than just a tax preparation service. It is a sanctuary for retirees navigating the complexities of tax regulations and Medicare. As an oasis of clarity amidst the often murky waters of financial planning, this business provides senior taxpayers with the expertise and reassurance they deserve.
WFAE
Helping people stay in treatment starts with the basics
SouthLight Healthcare, an outpatient mental health and substance use treatment provider, launched a Social Determinants of Health team in 2025 to help patients get housing, transportation, food and other resources that affect their ability to stay in treatment. Unmet basic needs, like housing, transportation and food insecurity can undermine mental...
cbs17
2 Duke Health cardiologists take leadership roles with American Heart Association
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Two cardiologists with Duke Health have taken national leadership roles with the American Heart Association, both health groups said Wednesday. According to officials, Dr. Manesh Patel, the chief of cardiology, chief of clinical pharmacology, and vice president of heart and vascular services for Duke Health, is serving as volunteer president of the American Heart Association. He will represent the organization’s volunteer leadership efforts advancing research, science, and patient care priorities.
Queen City News
Owner of NC tax business pleads guilty to COVID-19 fraud
Nejlai Mitchell, the owner of a North Carolina tax return preparation business, pleaded guilty to conspiring to prepare false returns claiming fraudulent refunds based on COVID-19 tax credits, resulting in the IRS paying out approximately $13,890,697 in fraudulent tax refund claims.
North Carolina Health News
Helping people stay in treatment starts with the basics
People often walk into SouthLight Healthcare for help on one of their worst days — after an overdose, a psychiatric crisis or an emergency room visit. But starting substance use or mental health treatment is generally only the first hurdle. Many patients arriving at the outpatient treatment provider’s clinics...