By Rachel Crumpler Jessie Thomas is working to become a substance abuse counselor so she can help others who are where she once was. She has completed 74 hours of classes to obtain her peer support certification. Recently, she hit a barrier in her quest for a new career: Thomas is a convicted felon. She […]

Author Archives: Rose Hoban
Rose Hoban is the founder and editor of NC Health News, as well as being the state government reporter.
Hoban has been a registered nurse since 1992, but transitioned to journalism after earning degrees in public health policy and journalism. She's reported on science, health, policy and research in NC since 2005. Contact: editor at northcarolinahealthnews.org