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Past and present members of the Child Fatality Task Force gathered at the legislative building in Raleigh to celebrate 25 years of work this week.
Posted inChildren's Health, Featured, Public Health

Child Fatality Prevention Group Hits Milestone

by Rose Hoban December 13, 2016December 13, 2016

It was only supposed to exist for 2 years, but the Child Fatality Task Force has been going for 25. By Rose Hoban Twenty-five years ago, North Carolina had the worst infant mortality rate in the country, and deaths to children under the age of 17 was at a high. There were a series of […]

With each use, needles develop more holes and crevices in them that can contain traces of blood. Photo: NC Harm Reduction Coalition
Posted inSubstance Use

Needle/ Syringe Exchange Bill Has Good Shot at Becoming Law

by Rose Hoban July 1, 2016April 16, 2021
Posted inSubstance Use

Legislators, Law Enforcement Officers Voice Support for Syringe Exchange

by Editor May 16, 2016April 16, 2021
Four students from Voyager Academy in Durham met with Durham Sen. Floyd McKissick. Photo credit: Rose Hoban
Posted inChildren's Health, Featured, State Health Policy, Substance Use

Durham Teens Get Education on Health Advocacy

by Rose Hoban May 12, 2016November 12, 2018
Contents of a naloxone reversal kit distributed by the NC Harm Reduction Coalition.
Posted inHealth Reform, Healthcare Workers, Mental Health, NC Health Briefs

Good Samaritan Update On Its Way to McCrory

by Editor June 11, 2015January 28, 2018
A baby is sitting in his mom's lap. There are more uninsured children in North Carolina compared to two years ago.
Posted inChildren's Health, Environmental Health, Featured, State Health Policy

Bill Would Restrict Chemicals in Children’s Products

by Gabe Rivin March 31, 2015April 7, 2017

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