Elizabeth Thompson, Author at North Carolina Health News

Blocks spelling out new normal

Health Inequities

What does ‘back to normal’ mean for people hit hardest by the pandemic?

by Elizabeth Thompson and Rachel Crumpler August 11, 2022August 30, 2022

By Elizabeth Thompson and Rachel Crumpler Even as COVID cases continue to bubble up around North Carolina as the new BA.5 Omicron subvariant spreads, for now, at least, things are moving closer to what “normal” used to look like. People may choose to go to stores and airports unmasked, and with several COVID vaccines available, […]

We see a gated entrance to Neuse Correctional Institution located in Goldsboro. The facility has had hundreds of inmates test positive for COVID-19, including several who have died.

Prisons were some of the hardest hit places during the pandemic. What are the next steps forward?

by Elizabeth Thompson June 7, 2022June 7, 2022

Woman sues NC state prison system for mistreatment while pregnant

by Elizabeth Thompson May 25, 2022August 30, 2022

shows a disposable surgical facemask alongside a red HIV awareness ribbon

Infectious Disease

NC advocates work to reduce HIV transmission and stigma

by Elizabeth Thompson May 13, 2022May 12, 2022

This black and white image shows protesters outside the US Supreme Court representing both sides of the abortion debate.

State Health Policy

In the wake of Supreme Court leak, NC advocates ponder the future of abortion in the state

by Elizabeth Thompson and Rose Hoban May 5, 2022August 30, 2022

An African American mother and her baby bond together as an illustration of maternal health and maternal and child health.

Black doulas in NC fight high maternal and infant mortality rate by building relationship, community

by Elizabeth Thompson May 3, 2022August 30, 2022