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Person in a medical smock holds an array of dental tools used by dentists: picks, mirrors, scrapers, etc. to preserve oral health. Oral health advocates have been trying to unravel mystery about language in the NC budget about Medicaid billing for oral health care in ambulatory surgery centers.

State Health Policy

Oral health advocates try to unravel mystery of two NC budget paragraphs

by Anne Blythe July 17, 2026July 16, 2026

A child with black hair wearing a yellow, patterned long-sleeve shirt and pink overalls stands by orange and white wooden steps in a playroom at an autism therapy center.

Children's Health

NC families fear losing access to autism therapy as new rules take effect

by Jennifer Fernandez July 15, 2026July 17, 2026

State budget advances plan to reopen Martin County hospital

by Jaymie Baxley July 13, 2026July 12, 2026

Children's Health

Period poverty in NC schools: The Diaper Bank is stepping in to help

by Jennifer Fernandez July 8, 2026July 7, 2026

A tattered tarp hangs over a sign in front of Martin General Hospital, which closed in 2023.

Martin County residents keep pressing state officials for funding to reopen hospital

by Jaymie Baxley June 29, 2026June 28, 2026

A Black woman stands behind a podium that reads "North Carolina General Assembly" smiling at the room. She has a crowd of people standing close behind her.

Lawmakers agree North Carolina has a maternal health crisis. So why are reforms stalling?

by Skye Crawford and Ashley Fredde June 18, 2026June 21, 2026