Health Inequities Archives - Page 43 of 44 - North Carolina Health News

Heroin Lives Here

by Taylor Sisk April 11, 2016April 16, 2021

Biden urges cancer research community to aim high

by Rose Hoban February 11, 2016February 16, 2023

N.C. Congressional districts: All cancers, males and females, rates compared to surrounding states. Data and map courtesy ACS.

Chronic Disease, Featured, Health Inequities, Health Insurance

Cancer Maps Show Southeastern States Falling Behind

by Editor October 14, 2015October 27, 2015

Durham student food service director James Keaten made the point that kids only have an average of 13 minutes scheduled to get in line, get their trays filled, sit down and eat their lunches in most schools. Photo shows a handwritten sign reading "13 minutes to eat"

Children's Health, Featured, Health Inequities, Minority Health, Public Health

Confronting the Childhood Hunger Amidst the Plenty

by Editor August 4, 2015August 4, 2015

Moore Place resident Justin Markel has been able to use the facility as a place to start over. Photo shows a well-groomed Justin sitting on a park bench.

From Living on the Margins to Having a Home

by Editor August 3, 2015April 19, 2021

Carlotta Mauney was homeless for years and using drugs. Landing at Moore Place gave her a chance to start again. “It’s good to know that people who are more fortunate than you are don’t mind giving a helping hand to somebody who’s down on their luck,” she said.

Can You Give Homes to the Homeless?

by Editor July 28, 2015April 22, 2021