N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein

Dr. Jamie DeWitt, right, and Samuel Vance, a biomedical science master’s program student, conduct research into the health effects of PFAS in DeWitt’s lab at East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine. Photo credit: East Carolina University.

NC getting tougher on PFAS polluters, but researchers say more action is needed

September 9, 2020 by Greg Barnes

NC getting tougher on PFAS polluters, but researchers say more action is needed - North Carolina Health News

The researchers and state Rep. Pricey Harrison say North Carolina should follow other states and develop maximum contaminant levels for PFAS, but that doesn’t appear likely to happen soon. Part 1 of 2

Greg Barnes North Carolina is getting tougher on industries that pollute the state’s air and waterways with potentially carcinogenic per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds, commonly known as PFAS or “forever chemicals.” On Aug. 10, state Attorney General Josh Stein announced that he is starting an investigation into manufacturers and others that have fouled the state’s lakes, […]

People gather, some holding protest signs. Many are wearing masks to protect themselves and others from COVID-19.

Coronavirus Today – June 1 – Remembering George Floyd; focus on communities of color; protests and face coverings

June 1, 2020 by Editor

Coronavirus Today – June 1 – Remembering George Floyd; focus on communities of color; protests and face coverings - North Carolina Health News

As North Carolinians fight for justice for George Floyd, health officials work to reverse long-standing systemic health inequities.

By North Carolina Health News staff George Floyd tragedy breathes new energy into addressing health disparities Many already were on edge across North Carolina due to the coronavirus pandemic that has caused at least 898 deaths, sickened more than 29,000 people, closed businesses, killed jobs and forced people to change everyday routines. Then came the […]

Mission Health was bought by HCA last year.

HCA rejects complaints about staffing and services as nurses seek union

March 10, 2020 by Carolina Public Press

HCA rejects complaints about staffing and services as nurses seek union - North Carolina Health News

More than a month after HCA Healthcare was criticized for staffing and poor service at its Asheville facility, the Tennessee-based company responded in paid ads at local newspapers.

Neil Cotiaux Carolina Public Press After more than a month of being criticized by patients and elected officials at a series of public meetings, HCA Healthcare is responding to allegations of inadequate staffing and poor service at the Mission Health facilities it acquired last year. But even as the company speaks out, nurses from its Asheville hospitals rallied Sunday, […]

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