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The image is a close up of a person outstretched, and it has a needle inserted and blood is being drawn. The person collecting the blood is visible from the elbow down and is wearing a pair of blue disposable gloves, and a black nurses outfit.

Environmental Health

Navassa residents roll up their sleeves to participate in PFAS exposure study

by Will Atwater November 28, 2023November 27, 2023

A closeup image of two women standing under a tent with a banner hanging behind them that reads: "Clean Cape Fear." Both women are talking with people who've stopped at their information table. The women are wearing summer apparel.

Environmental Health

Forever chemicals, forever concerns: Cape Fear River’s ongoing PFAS problem

by Will Atwater November 7, 2023November 6, 2023

shows a man and a woman standing in front of the steps to their house where their water has been contaminated by PFAS and other chemicals

Environmental Health

To understand health effects of PFAS polluted water, residents submit blood samples

by Rose Hoban December 15, 2021December 15, 2021

Shows hands pouring a chemical into a testing container that labeled "Microfiber filter" These processes - along with mass spectrometry - helped identify GenX and PFAS in the Cape Fear River. NC State will have a research center dedicated to PFAS

Environmental Health

N.C. State receives $7.4 million grant to establish PFAS research center

by Greg Barnes March 18, 2020March 17, 2020