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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

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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

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Gov. Stein signs $319 million Medicaid funding bill

North Carolina · 04-30

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Top priorities as NC lawmakers eye upcoming session, finalizing budget

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Lawmakers are scheduled to be back in Raleigh in one week, but whether they’ll actually begin their short session is still up in the air. If they do vote, the top three things they’ll likely be focused on are funding Medicaid, overriding some vetoes from the Governor and — arguably the […]

North Carolina · 04-16

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Top 3 priorities as NC lawmakers eye upcoming session, finalizing budget

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Lawmakers are scheduled to be back in Raleigh in one week, but whether they’ll actually begin their short session is still up in the air. If they do vote, the top three things they’ll likely be focused on are funding Medicaid, overriding some vetoes from the Governor and — arguably the […]

North Carolina · 04-15

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Apex development featuring children's hospital progressing

The Veridea development in Apex will need improved infrastructure when it opens, including an upgraded NC 55.

Apex, NC · 04-14

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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 · 04-16

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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 soon, health care for millions […]

North Carolina · 04-15

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Doula Program Supports Moms Across Rural Eastern N.C.

In parts of rural North Carolina, an expectant mother may drive more than an hour to reach a hospital that delivers babies. For families living in small towns in the eastern region of the state, access to maternity care often means navigating long distances, limited services and a shrinking number of hospitals.

North Carolina · 04-11

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Now Hear This Announces Dawn Geda’s Rise to Co-Owner and Community Leader in Hearing Care

A Career That Began at the Front Desk and Grew Into Leadership Now Hear This® announces the continued leadership journey of Dawn Geda, whose role has evolved alongside the clinic since its founding in 2012. Beginning as a patient care coordinator on January 16, 2012, the same day the clinic opened its doors, Geda has […]

Raleigh, NC · 04-10