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Author Archives: Liora Engel-Smith

Liora Engel-Smith joined NC Health News in July 2019 and covers policies, programs and issues that affect rural areas. She has previously worked for the The Keene Sentinel in New Hampshire and the Muscatine Journal in Iowa. Engel-Smith has degrees in both public health and journalism.

A red brick building with metal lettering that says "Broughton Hospital." In front of the building is a red ribbon for the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Posted inMental Health

State unveils long-awaited psychiatric hospital in Morganton

by Liora Engel-Smith August 23, 2019August 22, 2019
A group of people is placing a playground equipment on the ground, behind them are trees and an excavator. This is part of their efforts to address obesity.
Posted inRural Health

As the rate of lifestyle diseases rises, one obesity prevention strategy is gaining ground

by Liora Engel-Smith August 6, 2019August 5, 2019
shows map of NC with counties that have psychiatrists noted in green, a handful of counties are grey (no psychiatrist) and a smaller number are colored darker green (more psychiatrists)
Posted inRural Health

Eastern NC mental health unit slated for closure

by Liora Engel-Smith July 22, 2019July 22, 2019

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