Dec 30, 2024 · By Jaymie Baxley. After three eventful years, Kody Kinsley is stepping down from his role as North Carolina’s top health official. The New Hanover native’s relatively short run as secretary of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services was marked by several achievements that will likely be felt across the state for years to come.

Dec 16, 2024 · By Jaymie Baxley. The remnants of Hurricane Helene destroyed thousands of homes during its catastrophic sweep through western North Carolina in September, leaving many people without a fixed residence in a region where homelessness was already on the rise.

Oct 9, 2024 · By Michelle Crouch. Co-published with The Charlotte Ledger. Six years after breaking away from Atrium Health to build Charlotte’s largest independent physician practice, the doctors at Tryon Medical Partners are teaming up with a private equity firm in a move they say will help them reach more patients.

Nov 26, 2024 · Days after the storm, Sen. Ralph Hise (R-Spruce Pine), who represents Mitchell County, told NC Health News there were no quick fixes to restoring the wastewater treatment plant. “We’re hoping to find some sort of solution that’s temporary … tanks, technology, holdings,” he said. “We see pictures of them and those kinds of …

3 days ago · 10 ways North Carolina health care providers are harnessing AI. By Emily Vespa and Michelle Crouch Co-published with The Charlotte Ledger Faced with a growing health care worker shortage and provider burnout, some North Carolina health care leaders have said there is great promise in artificial intelligence systems.

Nov 6, 2024 · The need to build trust was echoed by U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross, who on Tuesday won her bid for a second term representing the state’s 2nd Congressional District against Republican challenger Alan Swain, according to complete but unofficial returns from the N.C. State Board of Elections. “When we have things like four years ago, when we were in the middle of a global pandemic and people ...

Oct 24, 2024 · But the aging plan says the grant doesn’t have enough funding to meet rising demand. There are at least 10,000 older adults on N.C.’s waiting lists for the grant’s services, according to a priority sheet of 2023-24 legislative priorities from the NC Senior Tar Heel Legislature.. Kathleen Collins, supervisor of the Anderson Creek Senior Center in Spring Lake, said the government hasn’t ...

Dec 23, 2024 · The respite house opening in Wake County signals North Carolina’s evolving approach to mental health, with the state increasing investment in peer-run programs and recognizing their ability to deliver a more compassionate and relatable experience for those in …

Nov 14, 2024 · Studies show fluoride benefits. Gary Slade, a professor in the department of pediatric dentistry and dental public health at UNC Chapel Hill, was an author of a study published in 2018 that evaluated the association between the availability of community water fluoridation and tooth decay in children and adolescents.. Slade and his fellow researchers found that in counties where more than 75 ...

Nov 9, 2024 · The number of patients at the hospital is lower than average, according to Kruta, but more patients are staying longer than usual. “There are a lot of people who cannot be discharged from the hospital into a nursing facility, because those rehabs don’t have potable water or space,” Kruta said.