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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, 2026

A group of marchers, many wearing white tee shirts, march along a paved road. The green grass and trees border the road.

Environmental Health

Hard-fought environmental justice gains fall before shifting federal priorities, leaving communities in renewed uncertainty

by Will Atwater February 17, 2026February 19, 2026

A older Black woman hands an older Black man something during a prayer service in Raleigh's affordable housing complex for seniors.

From sanctuary to senior housing, Milner Commons reflects shifting needs

by Ashley Fredde February 16, 2026

A school-aged girl receives vaccine at a school-based vaccine clinic.

Children's Health

Without school vaccine mandates, many kids may never see a doctor

by Hechinger Report February 14, 2026

Shows a man, Myron Cohen, in a suit jacket standing in front of an auditorium of people, he's gesturing at a screen that's out of the frame.

At 75, Myron Cohen isn’t interested in retiring. But fewer titles would be welcome.

by Rose Hoban February 13, 2026

the exterior of a brick building with a large sign that reads Cherry Hospital. It's one of the state psychiatric hospitals where people land after sitting in the emergency department of a community hospital after they've been involuntary committed.

Who gets a bed in NC’s state psychiatric hospitals — and who waits?

by Rachel Crumpler and Taylor Knopf February 12, 2026February 12, 2026