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Aging

Real-life concerns about getting older take theatrical shape at a NC retirement community

by Thomas Goldsmith May 22, 2023May 22, 2023

Vulnerable NC Medicare Advantage enrollees face problems using ‘flex cards’ to pay utility bills

by Thomas Goldsmith March 28, 2023March 28, 2023

For NC people with dementia, Medicare’s hospice program holds caring comfort, but also contains pitfalls.

by Thomas Goldsmith March 20, 2023March 20, 2023

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Children’s health

Trans youth rights in jeopardy, advocates warn

by Jennifer Fernandez May 31, 2023May 30, 2023

A striking gap between deaths of Black and white babies plagues the South

by KFF Health News May 26, 2023May 24, 2023

Children in crisis: State report card focuses on mental health issues among youth

by Jennifer Fernandez May 25, 2023May 24, 2023

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Environmental health

Biden administration, NC advocates align to combat plastic pollution

by Will Atwater May 30, 2023May 30, 2023

Cape Fear Indians worry about river contamination and what that means for their cultural traditions

by Will Atwater May 12, 2023May 22, 2023

UNC-G takes aim at climate change with a carbon offset program that keeps the money local

by Will Atwater April 24, 2023May 25, 2023

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Gender health

With veto override, 12-week abortion restrictions now law in NC

by Rachel Crumpler and Rose Hoban May 17, 2023May 25, 2023

Governor stamps veto on hastily passed new abortion restrictions

by Rachel Crumpler, Anne Blythe and Rose Hoban May 15, 2023May 22, 2023

Questions swirl about NC legislation to restrict abortion after first trimester of pregnancy

by Anne Blythe May 5, 2023May 22, 2023

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health disparities

Disparate issues shape rural health in North Carolina

by Jaymie Baxley May 19, 2023May 25, 2023

Inaugural child trauma summit draws hundreds interested in improving outcomes for NC’s children

by Jennifer Fernandez May 11, 2023May 22, 2023

People under guardianship in NC would have more rights and information, under proposed revamp of statutes

by Thomas Goldsmith and Rose Hoban May 1, 2023April 30, 2023

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mental health

Proposed Wake County mental health hospital aims to treat whole person

by Correspondent May 23, 2023May 30, 2023

The Senate’s proposed $29.8 billion spending plan would revamp NC’s health care landscape

by Rose Hoban May 16, 2023May 25, 2023

NC psych hospital failed to provide ‘safe and therapeutic’ environment, feds say

by Taylor Knopf May 10, 2023May 22, 2023

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oral health

Dentists in western NC brush up on skills in new pilot program to better care for underserved

by Anne Blythe April 12, 2023April 12, 2023

Taking dental care to the people in need

by Anne Blythe March 30, 2023March 29, 2023

Dentists develop opioid use plan

by Anne Blythe January 18, 2023January 17, 2023

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prison health

Criminal justice advocates push lawmakers to change policies to help formerly incarcerated people

by Rachel Crumpler and Rose Hoban May 18, 2023May 22, 2023

Reentry simulation helps participants understand challenges facing people newly released from prison and jail

by Rachel Crumpler March 24, 2023March 23, 2023

NC podcaster highlights prison-to-community success stories

by Rachel Crumpler March 9, 2023March 8, 2023

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public health

NC pediatrician discusses tackling gun violence in a complicated world

by Anne Blythe May 24, 2023May 23, 2023

Cherryville leaders delay lithium company’s zoning proposal in front of council meeting packed with residents 

by Will Atwater April 14, 2023May 22, 2023

Bill looks to make it easier to call for help when there’s an overdose

by Rose Hoban April 10, 2023April 17, 2023

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state health policy

Medicaid is an ‘expensive proposition’ for free clinics

by Jaymie Baxley May 9, 2023May 22, 2023

Her health insurer delayed her MRI – as the cancer spread

by Charlotte Ledger May 8, 2023May 22, 2023

NC Senate passes new abortion restrictions on party-line vote

by Rose Hoban and Anne Blythe May 5, 2023May 22, 2023

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