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A pink mobile mammogram bus with words including Invision Diagnostics with a photo of a Black woman superimposed in the corner

Charlotte Ledger

After an abnormal mammogram, a battle for care

by Michelle Crouch and Charlotte Ledger February 18, 2026February 17, 2026

Shows a person covered by a sheet with laser targeting showing on the sheet laying on a table that's part of a linear accelerator radiation machine. Two radiation techs are helping the patient get ready. An attempt by WakeMed to add a linear acceerator to its cancer treatment program led to a high-stakes conflct with Duke Health over a certificate of need and NC CON laws.

State Health Policy

Raleigh hospital’s attempt to expand cancer services leads to revealing CON law dispute with neighboring systems

by Anne Blythe February 4, 2026February 3, 2026

Jay Singleton, an ophthalmologist challenging the NC certificate of need, or CON, law, is seated in front of ophthalmology equipment dressed in scrubs and a white coat

State Health Policy

Eye doctor continues NC Certificate of Need law challenge despite court setback

by Anne Blythe January 21, 2026January 20, 2026

Children's Health

NC health officials urge vaccinations after CDC reduces the number of recommended shots

by Jennifer Fernandez January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

A man guides a puppy over an obstacle course of different surfaces, showing off his early service dog training

What to know before getting a service dog in NC: training, costs and red flags

by Jennifer Fernandez January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Scales of justice are an ancient symbol of the impartiality of the court system. NC state government retirees filed a lawsuit 13 years ago to block amended state health plan benefits

State Health Policy

NC state retirees challenged health plan benefit changes 13 years ago. They’re still fighting.

by Anne Blythe January 5, 2026January 4, 2026