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Editorial cartoon from the early 1900s shows a man with Spanish influenza sneezing, and people in front of him falling down sick.

Historic Outbreak: Spanish Flu on NC Coast

May 2, 2020 by Coastal Review Online

Historic Outbreak: Spanish Flu on NC Coast - North Carolina Health News

A century ago, North Carolina was ravaged by a different epidemic than the one we are experiencing today. Again, it was a disease that was without treatment, spread easily and killed about 14,000 people in the state.

By Kip Tabb Coastal Review Online In April, Dr. Anthony Fauci, a key member of the national COVID-19 task force, called out shaking hands as a particularly dangerous custom that should be relegated to the past. “ I don’t think we should ever shake hands ever again, to be honest with you,” he said in […]

A little boy is on his dad's arm, looking at a baby through a window at Martin General Hospital, which will soon stop offering maternity services

Eastern NC hospital nixes maternity services

September 30, 2019 by Liora Engel-Smith

Eastern NC hospital nixes maternity services - North Carolina Health News

Martin General Hospital says pregnant women can deliver their babies at other area facilities, but some locals say it isn’t that simple.

By Liora Engel-Smith When Brittany Bullock left Martin General Hospital with her new bundle of joy earlier this month, she couldn’t help but feel sad. The birth of her second child, Emery Ann, went exactly as planned and the newborn, who took her first breath on Sept. 16, was well. But Bullock, a resident who […]

shows a street sign reading, "Watch for Senior Citizens"

Matthew & Florence taught NC lessons: Storms like Dorian threaten old people

September 5, 2019 by Thomas Goldsmith

Matthew & Florence taught NC lessons: Storms like Dorian threaten old people - North Carolina Health News

The serious perils that older people in North Carolina face during hurricanes are lurking again in the gales and rainy torrents of the powerful storm Dorian. Across the state, prepared professionals and private citizens are stepping up to minimize harm.

By Thomas Goldsmith The specters of catastrophic hurricanes Matthew in 2016 and Florence last year are looming darkly over this week’s preparations for Hurricane Dorian, the latest unwanted newcomer to the Tar Heel State. Across North Carolina on Wednesday, older people and those charged with looking after them made preparations, checked registries of vulnerable residents, […]

oral health advocates visit legislators' offices, they're met at the door of one of them in this photo by a young woman

Raising the Profile of Better Oral Health

June 6, 2018 by Jared Weber

Raising the Profile of Better Oral Health - North Carolina Health News

Many of North Carolina’s communities lack the recommended number of dentists. Oral health advocates gathered in Raleigh on Tuesday to raise awareness for this issue, which disproportionately affects rural communities and minorities.

By Jared Weber For many rural North Carolinians, there’s no quick fix for a nagging toothache. Last year, the state Department of Health and Human Services reported that only 18.8 percent of the state had a sufficient number of dentists. Three counties — Camden, Hyde and Tyrell — lack a single dentist within their boundaries. Overall, […]

A Plea for Oral Health

April 6, 2017 by Education NC

A Plea for Oral Health - North Carolina Health News

North Carolina ranks 47th in the country in the number of dentists per person and some counties don't have any dentist at all.

By Alex Granados EducationNC Zulayka Santiago knows what it feels like not to have access to oral health care. When she was a child, a few years after she and mother moved to Louisiana from Puerto Rico, her mouth started to hurt. While her family managed to get coverage for some medical costs, dental care was […]

UPDATED: USDA Approves Emergency Food Benefits for Matthew Victims

October 21, 2016 by Rose Hoban

UPDATED: USDA Approves Emergency Food Benefits for Matthew Victims - North Carolina Health News

In the wake of the storm, many folks who have lost food will be eligible for temporary benefits. County officials will start taking applications on Saturday.

By Rose Hoban Residents of areas affected by Hurricane Matthew will be eligible for emergency food benefits through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Disaster Food and Nutrition Services Program, state officials announced Friday afternoon. State officials held a late afternoon phone conference to detail the emergency program, which will provide people in 18 counties who […]

Getting patients in to see primary care practitioners is key to the Affordable Care Act. Image courtesy DIBP Images, flickr creative commons.

Practicing Rural Health Care Right Here at Home

March 5, 2015 by Editor

Practicing Rural Health Care Right Here at Home - North Carolina Health News

A residency program in Hendersonville is preparing primary care physicians to live and work in the state’s rural areas. By Taylor Sisk Geoffrey Jones understands why a young doctor would be drawn to the idea of traveling to eastern Africa or southern Asia to heal suffering and promote wellness. It suggests a potentially rewarding experience […]

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