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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic version of the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV — a big step toward making the drug available inexpensively and more quickly in 120 low- and middle-income countries.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic version of the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV.
North Carolina’s public health commission held an Oct. 28 joint meeting with physicians virtually to discuss federal Medicaid changes. The post 10,500 noncitizens lost Medicaid coverage in NC under new rules appeared first on Carolina Journal.
By Rachel Crumpler Key Takeaways: More than one-quarter of North Carolina’s state prison population — just over 9,000 people — has a mental health diagnosis requiring treatment. The percentage of the prison population on the mental health caseload has more than doubled since 2014, from 12 percent to 26.9 percent now, according to N.C. Department […] The post As mental health needs grow in NC prisons, state leaders look to improve care after release appeared first on North Carolina Health News.
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy is in the hospital after having a stroke, according to the Connecticut Democrat's office.
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy is in the hospital after having a stroke, according to the Connecticut Democrat's office.
By Anna Claire Vollers Stateline Costs are soaring for people who care for their older parents and other family members, according to a new study. Out-of-pocket expenses are nearly 60% higher than they were just five years ago for family caregivers, who now spend an average of $11,508 a year on caregiving, according to a […] The post Caring for aging parents is getting more expensive appeared first on North Carolina Health News.
Fort Mill Hospital NICU is celebrating Halloween by dressing their tiniest patients in costumes.
Cuties! Halloween is here and the NICU babies at Atrium Health Levine Children's Brenner Children's Hospital are getting in the spirit!
A federal draft policy could ease access to some injectable peptides, plus proposed infant formula nutrient changes and lead safety tips for families.
A Georgia family claims their sick pug was supposed to be euthanized, but an animal hospital worker took the dog home instead.
Amish and Mennonite shoppers in conservative dress mingled with shoppers from the wider public on a recent Friday at a vast outdoor market here, where vendors sold colorful pumpkins and mums, fry pies and squash, sports jerseys and Barbie accessories.
Health officials are investigating a Chili's in North Carolina, where margaritas were accidentally contaminated with a cleaning product, causing chemical burns.
Hera used data from Medicaid & Medicare to come up with average wait times for local areas, states, and the nation.
Medicare open enrollment ends Dec. 7, with plan changes and higher costs coming in 2027. Plus, how to spot a stroke quickly and why real pumpkin beats pumpkin spice.
The college plans to auction a historic painting valued at up to $3.5 million to help fund its future priorities, including efforts to address women’s healthcare.
By Jaymie Baxley Key takeaways North Carolina’s health care workforce is growing, and acute staffing shortages have eased in several professions, but employers still struggle to fill open positions and retain workers, particularly in rural communities. That’s the main takeaway from the third annual health workforce analysis released on Oct. 26 by the NC Center […] The post Staffing improves for NC health care providers, but long term shortages continue to threaten stability appeared first on North Carolina Health News.
Gus Perton, who overcame significant medical challenges since infancy, is now set to represent Team USA at the World Down Syndrome Swimming Championships.
The Trump administration has acted to ease access to unproven peptide drugs favored by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The incident happened on Green Rea Road and Merry Mount Drive.