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Bill to Compel Insurers to Cover Autism Treatment Advances

Bill to Compel Insurers to Cover Autism Treatment Advances

Advocates for kids with autism had a busy day Tuesday, as they pushed a bill that would make insurance companies cover expensive treatments..

May 15, 2013
A Gift of Service

A Gift of Service

For a surgeon from UNC, a midlife crisis turns into military service. By Rose Hoban For some men, a midlife crisis means a new car, a new..

December 25, 2012
New UNC Program Will Turn Army Medics Into Local Practitioners

New UNC Program Will Turn Army Medics Into Local Practitioners

Highly trained members of military medic corps are looking for ways to continue in healthcare once they leave the service. A new program..

December 4, 2012
Documentary Focuses On Problems in Healthcare System

Documentary Focuses On Problems in Healthcare System

Escape Fire is a new film that aims to spotlight problems in the U.S. health-care system and offers examples of solutions – escape fires..

October 29, 2012
Child Homicides in Military Families Drop

Child Homicides in Military Families Drop

But rates in military families living on or near bases remain higher than the state average. By Rose Hoban Children in military families..

July 17, 2012
Veterans Now Get Hearing Aids Closer to Home

Veterans Now Get Hearing Aids Closer to Home

With new technology, more health care services can be provided remotely. The Department of Veterans Affairs is jumping on the trend. By..

March 19, 2012
VA Reaches Out to Rural Veterans Through the Clergy

VA Reaches Out to Rural Veterans Through the Clergy

As the military struggles to come to grips with high rates of suicide and mental illness among former soldiers, sailors and marines, the..

March 12, 2012
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