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What did you read on NC Health News in 2022?

What did you read on NC Health News in 2022?

by Rose Hoban, Will Atwater, Anne Blythe, Rachel Crumpler, Clarissa Donnelly-DeRoven, Thomas Goldsmith and Taylor Knopf December 30, 2022January 4, 2023

COVID hospitalization levels for NC’s oldest old exceed pre-vaccine period

COVID hospitalization levels for NC’s oldest old exceed pre-vaccine period

by Thomas Goldsmith December 22, 2022December 22, 2022

More than 2 million NC enrollees face crucial choices for 2023 Medicare coverage

More than 2 million NC enrollees face crucial choices for 2023 Medicare coverage

by Thomas Goldsmith November 22, 2022November 23, 2022

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Children’s health

UNC study: States that expanded access to food benefits saw decreases in child neglect, abuse cases

UNC study: States that expanded access to food benefits saw decreases in child neglect, abuse cases

by Jennifer Fernandez February 1, 2023January 31, 2023

Experts make the urgent case: ‘Child care is a public good’

Experts make the urgent case: ‘Child care is a public good’

by Education NC January 27, 2023January 26, 2023

Schools struggle to retain special ed teachers. Advocates say invest more in them.

Schools struggle to retain special ed teachers. Advocates say invest more in them.

by Clarissa Donnelly-DeRoven January 26, 2023January 25, 2023

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Environmental health

Study: Forever chemicals abundant in fish from contaminated rivers, lakes

Study: Forever chemicals abundant in fish from contaminated rivers, lakes

by Rose Hoban and Will Atwater January 31, 2023January 30, 2023

Firefighters worry about chemicals in their gear, but alternatives could present problems too

Firefighters worry about chemicals in their gear, but alternatives could present problems too

by Will Atwater January 25, 2023January 25, 2023

Sampson County residents receive good news to close out the year

Sampson County residents receive good news to close out the year

by Will Atwater January 5, 2023January 5, 2023

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Gender health

Two laws provide greater accommodations for pregnant and nursing workers

Two laws provide greater accommodations for pregnant and nursing workers

by Rachel Crumpler January 30, 2023January 29, 2023

Taking reproductive care on the road

Taking reproductive care on the road

by Charlotte Ledger January 23, 2023January 24, 2023

‘We are not thought of’: The true impact of Western North Carolina’s maternal desert on rural women

‘We are not thought of’: The true impact of Western North Carolina’s maternal desert on rural women

by Carolina Public Press and Daily Yonder January 20, 2023January 20, 2023

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health disparities

Comprehensive food nutrition program aims to combat disparities in diabetes treatments

Comprehensive food nutrition program aims to combat disparities in diabetes treatments

by Rachel Crumpler January 19, 2023January 19, 2023

Sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica enfrentan obstáculos para acceder a la atención que necesitan en zonas rurales. Para los latinos, es aún peor.

Sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica enfrentan obstáculos para acceder a la atención que necesitan en zonas rurales. Para los latinos, es aún peor.

by Clarissa Donnelly-DeRoven January 19, 2023January 18, 2023

Barriers prevent rural domestic violence survivors from getting the care they need. For Latinx survivors, it’s even worse.

Barriers prevent rural domestic violence survivors from getting the care they need. For Latinx survivors, it’s even worse.

by Clarissa Donnelly-DeRoven January 10, 2023January 10, 2023

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mental health

Lawmakers are back in Raleigh with health care policy wish lists for the coming year

Lawmakers are back in Raleigh with health care policy wish lists for the coming year

by Rose Hoban January 12, 2023January 12, 2023

North Carolina podcaster creates space for suicide attempt survivors to share

North Carolina podcaster creates space for suicide attempt survivors to share

by Taylor Knopf January 9, 2023January 9, 2023

What’s coming in 2023 in NC’s health care scene? Here’s what we’ll be tracking.

What’s coming in 2023 in NC’s health care scene? Here’s what we’ll be tracking.

by Will Atwater, Anne Blythe, Rose Hoban, Rachel Crumpler, Taylor Knopf, Clarissa Donnelly-DeRoven and Thomas Goldsmith January 3, 2023January 4, 2023

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oral health

Dentists develop opioid use plan

Dentists develop opioid use plan

by Anne Blythe January 18, 2023January 17, 2023

A widow’s plea results in proposed tweaks to NC dental sedation rules

A widow’s plea results in proposed tweaks to NC dental sedation rules

by Anne Blythe December 1, 2022November 30, 2022

Sick profit: Investigating private equity’s stealthy takeover of health care across cities and specialties

Sick profit: Investigating private equity’s stealthy takeover of health care across cities and specialties

by Kaiser Health News November 16, 2022November 15, 2022

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prison health

Poorly resourced, insufficient oversight system allows violations, dangerous conditions in NC jails

Poorly resourced, insufficient oversight system allows violations, dangerous conditions in NC jails

by Rachel Crumpler January 13, 2023January 12, 2023

Volunteer-led group sends books to incarcerated women statewide

Volunteer-led group sends books to incarcerated women statewide

by Rachel Crumpler December 23, 2022December 22, 2022

In-jail mental health treatment producing a ‘night and day’ difference for some in Forsyth County

In-jail mental health treatment producing a ‘night and day’ difference for some in Forsyth County

by Rachel Crumpler November 29, 2022November 28, 2022

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public health

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state health policy

Another NC legislative session finally comes to a close with Medicaid expansion unrealized

Another NC legislative session finally comes to a close with Medicaid expansion unrealized

by Anne Blythe December 14, 2022December 28, 2022

Study finds Medicaid managed care transition still impacted by poor communication, patient confusion and administrative burden

Study finds Medicaid managed care transition still impacted by poor communication, patient confusion and administrative burden

by Clarissa Donnelly-DeRoven December 7, 2022December 6, 2022

Child death probes in NC often crippled by poor tracking system, group says

Child death probes in NC often crippled by poor tracking system, group says

by Rose Hoban November 21, 2022November 20, 2022

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