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Tag: CDC

shows a woman, Mandy Cohen, gesturing with her hands, while a man stands in the background
Posted inFeatured

The painful pandemic lessons Mandy Cohen carries to the CDC

by KFF Health News September 2, 2023September 1, 2023

By Fred Clasen-Kelly and Rachana Pradhan and Holly K. Hacker KFF Health News CHARLOTTE – As COVID-19 devastated communities across the nation in spring 2020, a group of Black ministers in this racially divided city made an urgent plea for more testing in their neighborhoods. Testing at the time “was outside of communities of color,” […]

Young girl about to receive a vaccine from a medical professional
Posted inChildren's Health

Child vaccines due as students return to class. Here’s what you need to know.

by Jennifer Fernandez August 28, 2023August 25, 2023
A close up shot of a black, wire mesh crab pot sits on a boat dock.
Posted inEnvironmental Health

Warmer seas drive more bacterial infections, threatening fishermen, public health

by Will Atwater August 16, 2023August 16, 2023
shows a man standing in front of a group of reporters who have microphone and cameras. he was talking about mental health and telehealth
Posted inFeatured

U.S. Senator Tillis heads to Raleigh with a mental health care agenda

by Taylor Knopf July 6, 2023July 26, 2023
safe firearm storage
Posted inChildren's Health

NC launches safe firearm storage initiative

by Jennifer Fernandez and Anne Blythe June 6, 2023June 6, 2023
child abuse victim in silhouette
Posted inChildren's Health

Inaugural child trauma summit draws hundreds interested in improving outcomes for NC’s children

by Jennifer Fernandez May 11, 2023May 22, 2023

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