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Posted inPrison Health

Report: 2020 saw a record number of deaths in NC jails

by Elizabeth Thompson March 25, 2022March 24, 2022

By Elizabeth Thompson North Carolina jails saw a record number of deaths due to suicide or substance use in 2020, according to a new report from Disability Rights North Carolina (DRNC). There were a record number of 56 deaths in North Carolina jails in 2020, despite estimates that nationwide lockups reduced their populations by a […]

A white and blue sign reading "Inmate Intake" points to the High Point Detention Center, a tall white building with small windows.
Posted inPrison Health

NC jails report deaths, but what if you almost died while incarcerated?

by Elizabeth Thompson December 7, 2021December 6, 2021
Posted inMental Health

Psych nurses want freedom from old law putting their practices at risk

by Taylor Knopf March 17, 2021March 16, 2021
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Posted inState Health Policy

Lawmakers receive sobering coronavirus updates

by Rose Hoban April 3, 2020April 3, 2020
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Posted inState Health Policy

Abortion survivors bill heads to Gov. Cooper’s desk — UPDATED

by Rose Hoban April 17, 2019April 13, 2021
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Posted inHealth Insurance

For many, Medicaid expansion is personal

by Taylor Knopf February 28, 2019February 28, 2019

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