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A dentist is pointing to an x-ray machine. He is Eric Kern, who works at a clinic that offers dental care for vets

Greenville VA aims to partner with ECU to give Veterans more access to dentists

by Anne Blythe November 11, 2019November 10, 2019

From behind, shows a man holding the hand of a little boy. Whether this is a parent or a foster parent is unknown, but the child appears calm and cared for, something that's an issue in NC's child welfare system.

Number of uninsured children in North Carolina rises for a second year

by Anne Blythe November 1, 2019December 3, 2021

Shows an old photo of a woman hugging a little boy, they're both smiling.

Children's Health

Does North Carolina do enough to help children affected by a mom’s prenatal alcohol use?

by Anne Blythe October 30, 2019October 30, 2019

Shows a dentist and assistant working on a patient. Many North Carolinans do not have good access to dental care.

Grants to improve oral health care access in the Carolinas spread smiles

by Anne Blythe October 9, 2019October 9, 2019

photo shows UNC Hospital at night/ The hospital was recently the subject of a critical story in the NY Times that examined the pediatric heart surgery program.

Children's Health

Panel clears NC Children’s Hospital for complex heart surgeries, but suggests considering referrals

by Anne Blythe September 20, 2019September 19, 2019

shows cots and room dividers set up in a large room in a shelter prepared for Hurricane Dorian evacuees

Chronic Disease

People with special medical needs fleeing Hurricane Dorian might end up at a Clayton church

by Anne Blythe September 5, 2019October 8, 2019