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Posted inSubstance Use

Decreasing opioid deaths, not with abstinence, but harm reduction

by Elizabeth Thompson December 10, 2021December 9, 2021

By Elizabeth Thompson For close to two years now, North Carolina has been grappling with the coronavirus pandemic, but it’s not the only public health crisis plaguing the state. The opioid epidemic continues to kill thousands of North Carolinians. In fact, the opioid epidemic has worsened over the last year, with overdose deaths increasing by […]

Posted inInfectious Disease

Everything you need to know about Omicron: Q&A with UNC infectious disease expert

by Elizabeth Thompson December 9, 2021December 27, 2021
A man in a blue hat and suit is holder a yellow folder while talking to a man with a stethoscope and a man in a red shirt. They are in what appears to be a doctor's office.
Posted inPrison Health

Evidence-based reentry resources key for sicker incarcerated population, researchers say

by Elizabeth Thompson November 8, 2021November 9, 2021
The High Point Detention Center is a white building with rows of small, rectangular windows.
Posted inPrison Health

Jails have become the safety net for medical crises. Some counties can’t keep up.

by Elizabeth Thompson August 16, 2021April 1, 2022
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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
shows a disposable surgical facemask alongside a red HIV awareness ribbon
Posted inInfectious Disease

HIV Cases are up in NC, even as testing is down amid the pandemic

by Hannah Critchfield May 6, 2021May 5, 2021

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