Amid the primary care shortage in rural North Carolina, an East Carolina University program is turning nursing students into rural health pros.
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"North Carolina’s nursing homes need greater resources and a more stable workforce.”
Federal regulators are worried NC nursing homes aren't ready for emergencies. Local opinions are divided.
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By Michael McAuliff Kaiser Health News Reopening colleges drove a coronavirus surge of about 3,000 new cases a day in the United States, according to a draft study released Tuesday. The study, done jointly by researchers... Continue Reading →
By Liora Engel-Smith In many ways, not much has changed since Kay Boykin was growing up on her family’s tobacco farm in rural Greene County in the 1960s. The family rarely saw the one doctor who... Continue Reading →
By Thomas Goldsmith Residents at nine out 10 of North Carolina nursing homes face increased risk of death or injury during emergencies because of lapses in meeting state standards, according to a critical new report from... Continue Reading →
By Anne Blythe The thought of going to the dentist can instill anxiety and panic in some, especially children. The UNC-Chapel Hill School of Dentistry brought in a new team member in October 2018 to help... Continue Reading →
By Anne Blythe Outdoor stadiums and venues with a seating capacity of more than 10,000 will be able to allow some fans back in early October if North Carolina’s COVID-19 trends and metrics remain stable or... Continue Reading →
