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Aging

These 3 policy moves are likely to change health care for older people

by KFF Health News January 24, 2026

A man in a suit stands inside a vacant prison that he purchased to turn into a reentry campus serving formerly incarcerated men

He once lived in prison. Now he’s turning one into a place for second chances.

by Rachel Crumpler January 23, 2026

A forested wetland in New Bern, with still water reflecting trees and a partly cloudy sky, showing the dense vegetation and natural floodplain landscape.

Environmental Health

When wetlands disappear, flood risks rise

by Will Atwater January 22, 2026January 23, 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, 2026

Members of the state's Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services during a presentation about North Carolina's plans for Rural Health Transformation Program funding on Jan. 13, 2026.

North Carolina begins planning for $1B rural health initiative

by Jaymie Baxley January 20, 2026

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Health Insurance

NC health insurance consumers left in limbo by Congress

by Carolina Public Press January 19, 2026January 19, 2026