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photo showing marijuana leaves
Posted inState Health Policy

What is the state of medical marijuana legalization in North Carolina?

by Elizabeth Thompson April 20, 2022April 19, 2022

By Elizabeth Thompson As Americans across the country observe 4/20, a day that recognizes cannabis, North Carolina remains one of just 13 states that have not legalized medical marijuana. That may not be the case for long.  A bill in the North Carolina Senate, the NC Compassionate Care Act, would make medical marijuana legal for […]

A man wearing a black shirt holds a glass jar filled with hemp flower. Behind him is a black sign with white and green letters reading "Cannabliss Dispensary
Posted inPrescription Drugs

Medical marijuana, CBD, Delta-8 – What’s the difference?

by Mona Dougani September 13, 2021September 16, 2021
A pharmacist in a white coat grabs an asthma inhaler
Posted inState Health Policy

Controversial child vaccine permission bill would also expand access to HIV meds and birth control

by Elizabeth Thompson August 9, 2021August 11, 2021
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
A man with brown hair donates blood in a hospital setting. He is pictured laying down with a white blanket covering him.
Posted inGender health

As a blood shortage unfolds in NC, many gay and bisexual men are still barred from donating

by Elizabeth Thompson June 29, 2021June 27, 2021
shows a view down onto the field at Carter-Finley Stadium band members on the field, with sunset clouds beyond. In the foreground, are several people, one is holding binoculars
Posted inPublic Health

Coronavirus Today – Sep 22 – Large stadiums and return of fans; Governor would take vaccine; SlowCOVIDNC app launched

by Anne Blythe September 22, 2020April 14, 2021

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