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A Black woman looks at her phone while working at a table with a laptop, notebook and cup of coffee. A breast pump is also on the table ready to use.
Posted inGender health

Two laws provide greater accommodations for pregnant and nursing workers

by Rachel Crumpler January 30, 2023January 29, 2023

By Rachel Crumpler Within months of returning to work after giving birth in July, Paula Harwick said she felt her breast milk supply start to dry up.  Harwick said that was because she had no time to pump throughout her day as a high school Spanish teacher in Durham. On top of teaching her normal […]

A resident listening to a baby's heart
Posted inChildren's Health

Covid-19 Delta variant affects younger, unvaccinated populations in North Carolina

by Carolina Public Press July 25, 2021August 9, 2021
shows a freckle faced boy in a mask to prevent coronavirus transmission sitting at a school desk with a notebook and pen.
Posted inInfectious Disease

Coronavirus Today – July 21 – New COVID recommendations for schools: Mask up in K-8, more leeway for vaccinated high school students.

by Anne Blythe July 21, 2021October 26, 2022
a small blonde girl in a t-shirt puts on a mask while a dark-haired woman stands by ready to help
Posted inInfectious Disease

Coronavirus Today – Sep. 17 – K-5 schools can open fully; Will ACC football team parents get stadium seats?; Contact tracing on college football teams

by Anne Blythe September 17, 2020December 10, 2022
Posted inPublic Health

Coronavirus Today – July 9 – Schools decision next week; troubling Charlotte hospital trends; Community Health Workers and college internships

by Anne Blythe July 9, 2020October 27, 2022
Posted inChildren's Health

Coronavirus Today – July 1 – Governor seeks more teacher buy-in on school plans

by Anne Blythe July 1, 2020October 26, 2022

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