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From classroom to Congress, Cyril Jefferson is bringing his public service to Washington

HIGH POINT, N.C. — Before Cyril Jefferson ever considered a career in public office, he worked with students whom he believed deserved better than the circumstances they were born into. As a music teacher, he saw students who were academically gifted, ambitious and supported by their families. He also saw others growing up in historically […]

High Point, NC · 4d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Chemours' plan to clean up forever chemicals in NC is ‘deficient,' state DEQ says

A chemical corporation that knowingly leaked forever chemicals into North Carolina’s air and water for decades has been working on a long-term plan to clean up its mess. But now, state environmental officials say the company’s cleanup plan has stalled and doesn’t go far enough to remove toxic chemicals as required by law. The chemicals have spread through rivers and groundwater in the Fayetteville region, the lower Cape Fear River basin and throughout major aquifers that supply water to southeastern North Carolina. In comments sent to the chemical company Chemours on Monday, the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality identified nearly 40 specific ways that Chemours needs to expand or strengthen its cleanup plan. “Today’s direction to the company makes clear that DEQ expects Chemours to clean up all the areas they have polluted,” DEQ secretary Reid Wilson said in a Monday news release. “DEQ will hold Chemours accountable no matter how long it takes.” PFAS, known as forever chemicals for their inability to break down in the environment, can be extremely toxic to human health when consumed at high concentrations. PFAS have been found to increase the risk of some cancers, weaken the immune system, and cause reproductive and developmental

North Carolina · 3d

hoodline.com

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$2.8M Grant Push Brings Prenatal Care to NC Counties With No OB Doctors

Graham County has no obstetric clinicians or birthing center, and residents must look outside the county for prenatal care. A $2.8 million grant initiative is backing a different approach to rural maternity care: helping family physicians provide prenatal and postpartum services with support from obstetric specialists. According to Carolina Public...

Graham County, NC · 4d
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ECU Health receives national award for lifestyle medicine

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) has named ECU Health the recipient of the 2026 Special Recognition Award for Health System Innovation. The award recognizes organizations that are advancing the practice of lifestyle medicine through visionary leadership, innovation and a commitment to transforming health care delivery. “In eastern North...

North Carolina · 3d
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North Carolina to relaunch scaled-down Medicaid food program in 2027

North Carolina · 4d

hoodline.com

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High Point Opens New Senior Center

High Point has a brand-new home for its older residents. The Roy B. Culler, Jr. Center for Active Adults sits at 521 James Road, next door to Oakview Recreation Center, and regular programming is set to begin Monday, Nov. 9. The new facility replaces the longtime senior center on N....

High Point, NC · 6d

Star News

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Democrats' NC legislative gains could put PFAS oversight back in spotlight

While North Carolina Democrats digest their stunning success on Election Day that gave the party control of the N.C. House and touching distance of taking over the N.C. Senate, supporters are wondering what the changes in the state legislature will mean in practice. One of the issues top of mind for residents, and one that became a campaign issue in the bruising race between Sen. Michael Lee , R-New Hanover, and victorious Democratic challenger Jessica Bichler, was what the changes could mean for environmental enforcement − specifically when it comes to "forever chemicals." The StarNews first broke the story in 2017 of the chemical discharges into the Cape Fear, which serves as the primary drinking water supply for nearly 500,000 people in Southeastern North Carolina, that couldn't be filtered out by local utilities before the water reached homes and businesses. Since then, testing also has found extensive PFAS contamination in groundwater and the environment across the Cape Fear region. Formally known as per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, PFAS are manmade substances used in a range of products from medical devices to nonstick cookware that don't break down quickly − hence their name forever chemicals − and have been tied to a host

North Carolina · 4d

The Financial Wire

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North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey says many Medicare plans plan 2027 increases, some significant, and changes must be made by Dec. 7 for Jan. 1 coverage

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is warning Medicare beneficiaries that many plans plan 2027 increases, some significant, and that changes must be made by Dec. 7 for coverage to start Jan. 1. In an Oct. 14 release, Causey said, “Many plans have indicated that they intend to have increases, some significantly.” The department did... The post North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey says many Medicare plans plan 2027 increases, some significant, and changes must be made by Dec. 7 for Jan. 1 coverage appeared first on The Financial Wire .

North Carolina · 7d

FOX Carolina

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South Carolina flu activity widespread, doctor explains treatment and vaccine options

South Carolina · 4d

The Financial Wire

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Medicaid in Michigan, North Carolina and Arizona will pay only two months of past bills for applicants 65 and older starting Jan. 1, 2027, down from three months

Older adults who apply for Medicaid in North Carolina, Arizona and Michigan starting Jan. 1, 2027, will get coverage for only two months of bills from before the application, down from three. North Carolina’s Medicaid program says anyone who applies by Dec. 31, 2026, still gets up to three months of approved costs covered. For... The post Medicaid in Michigan, North Carolina and Arizona will pay only two months of past bills for applicants 65 and older starting Jan. 1, 2027, down from three months appeared first on The Financial Wire .

North Carolina · 5d

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 […]

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Flu activity rising in ENC, doctors urge vaccination ahead of holidays

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Flu activity is beginning to increase across North Carolina, and health experts warn that the approaching holiday season could lead to more cases. Dr. Philip Lamptey, chief medical officer of FastMed, says clinics statewide have seen an uptick in flu patients over the past several weeks, although activity remains relatively mild.

North Carolina · 6d

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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 · 9d

WWAY NewsChannel 3

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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 · 8d

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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 · 8d

wnctimes.com

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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 · 10d

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Novant Health Completes Takeover of Mount Airy's Northern Regional Hospital

Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy has a new owner. Novant Health announced Monday that the 133-bed hospital and its roughly 1,000 employees officially joined its system, with the facility taking on a new name: Novant Health Northern Regional Medical Center. Novant marked the transition with a celebration in Mount...

Surry County, NC · 10d

FOX8 News

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Randolph Community College awarded $250K to expand advanced emergency medical training

ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Randolph Community College got a generous boost towards expanding its advanced emergency medical training program after receiving a $250,000 grant following approval by the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges on Oct. 16. RCC received North Carolina’s High-Cost Workforce Start-Up Grant to help strengthen the region’s emergency response workforce. Labor […]

Asheboro, NC · 9d

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 · 8d

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 · 11d