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Read our articles published in partnership with The Charlotte Ledger

Tag: first responders

Two bottles of single dose naloxone
Posted inSubstance Use

Did NC deputies overdose after an ‘exposure’ to fentanyl? Experts say that’s unlikely.

by Taylor Knopf November 4, 2021November 4, 2021

By Taylor Knopf In September, Scotland County Sheriff Ralph Kersey told the public in a Facebook Live video that two of his officers had overdosed after exposure to fentanyl — a strong opioid — during a drug bust. Both officers followed protocol while on the scene, wearing masks and gloves, but began feeling sick when […]

Posted inState Health Policy

Similar bills to help first responders with health issues are in front of legislators. They’re likely to have different outcomes.

by Rose Hoban May 4, 2021August 31, 2022
A photo of an ambulance and a rescue helicopter which will help patients with chest pain determine where they need to go
Posted inHealthcare Technology

Is it a heart attack or heartburn? This program will let rural patients know before they step foot in the hospital.

by Liora Engel-Smith October 19, 2020January 27, 2021
Farm building flooded in aftermath of Hurricane Florence in Wayne County, NC near Seven Springs.
Posted inEnvironmental Health

What could happen if the pandemic and a major hurricane collide?

by Greg Barnes July 23, 2020January 29, 2021

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