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Health providers sometimes ignore mental health patients’ documented wishes during treatment

by Taylor Knopf February 7, 2023February 6, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Due to stigma attached to mental illness and psychiatric hospitalization, this article assigns the pseudonyms Sue and Michael to a mother and son in Charlotte. NC Health News verified their identities and reviewed legal and medical records relevant to this story. If you need mental health support, call or text 988 or consult […]

Children's Health

Panel looks at how to improve child care access in NC

by Jennifer Fernandez January 24, 2023January 24, 2023

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What’s coming in 2023 in NC’s health care scene? Here’s what we’ll be tracking.

by Will Atwater, Anne Blythe, Rose Hoban, Rachel Crumpler, Taylor Knopf, Clarissa Donnelly-DeRoven and Thomas Goldsmith January 3, 2023January 4, 2023

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What did you read on NC Health News in 2022?

by Rose Hoban, Will Atwater, Anne Blythe, Rachel Crumpler, Clarissa Donnelly-DeRoven, Thomas Goldsmith and Taylor Knopf December 30, 2022January 4, 2023

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Duke officials: Creating community during pandemic required constant adjustment

by Correspondent December 29, 2022December 29, 2022

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Infectious Disease

Duke’s performing artists find audiences in new places during pandemic

by Correspondent December 28, 2022January 4, 2023