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Chronic Disease

Firefighters Look for Financial Relief from Cancer Diagnoses

by Jared Weber June 26, 2018April 14, 2021

Hundreds of thousands of people may have been exposed to contaminated drinking water at Cape Lejeune from the 1950 to the 1980s. The Jacksonville base, covering 156,000 acres in eastern North Carolina, remains in operation today with a safe water supply. In this 2016 photo, members of the US Marine Corps and the US Navy, along with civilians, participate in a ceremony on base.

Environmental Health

Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Battle Continues

by Catherine Clabby March 20, 2017March 15, 2021

Map of North Carolina illustrating areas with high radon readings.

Environmental Health

Radon Risk Persists

by Catherine Clabby February 10, 2017February 27, 2025

Chronic Disease, Featured, Health Inequities, Research News, Rural Health

High Death Rates in Cancer ‘Hotspots’ Across NC

by Editor August 9, 2016December 17, 2019

Capt. Mark Stafford, from the City of Conover FD, Chief Andy Webster from the Statesville FD and Depty Chief Derik Martin from the Hickory FD came to the legislature to ask for, among other things, a death benefit for firefighters who die of certain cancers during their working lives.

Chronic Disease, Disabilities, Health Insurance, NC Health Briefs, State Health Policy

Firefighters Petition for More Health Care

by Editor June 16, 2016June 16, 2016

N.C. Congressional districts: All cancers, males and females, rates compared to surrounding states. Data and map courtesy ACS.

Chronic Disease, Featured, Health Inequities, Health Insurance

Cancer Maps Show Southeastern States Falling Behind

by Editor October 14, 2015October 27, 2015