Accused attackers apologize after 63-year-old man beaten following Missouri crash
A rear-end crash quickly escalated into a violent confrontation, leaving a man hospitalized with severe injuries.
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What’s next for the Atrium-WakeMed deal?
By Anne Blythe and Michelle Crouch Key Takeaways: The proposed combination of Atrium Health and WakeMed Health & Hospitals cleared a major hurdle Monday when Wake County commissioners gave it the go-ahead, but it’s not yet a done deal. The partnership still faces review by federal regulators and the state attorney general’s office. In addition, […] The post What’s next for the Atrium-WakeMed deal? appeared first on North Carolina Health News.
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Norwegian man rollerblading across US hit, killed by car in Kansas
A Norwegian rollerblader's cross-country journey ended when he was hit by an SUV, hospitalized and later died in Kansas.
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Rural women who got C-sections more likely to be prescribed opioids at home, study finds
Women giving birth in rural communities were more likely than peers in urban areas to receive oral opioid prescriptions for pain upon leaving the hospital after a cesarean section, according to a new analysis of data from half a million C-sections. The study was conducted by researchers at Truveta, a health data and analytics company […]
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Daily Dose: Newborn virus screening, fall vaccine guidance, skincare tips you need now
From a new test that can detect a hidden virus in newborns to fall vaccine advice, here's your daily dose of health news.
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Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose involving fentanyl, coroner says
Panettiere, 36, was found unresponsive in an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, on Aug. 16.
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Seattle parents sue hospital, saying doctor told them to drive 9-month-old son's body home in the back seat
The family traveled four hours from Salem, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, with the body of their son to make funeral arrangements.
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Wake commissioners clear the way for Atrium-WakeMed combo at contentious meeting
By Anne Blythe, Michelle Crouch and Rose Hoban Key Takeaways: With key legal details of a “strategic combination” between WakeMed Health & Hospitals and Atrium Health yet to be finalized, the Wake County Board of Commissioners on Monday voted to move forward with one of the biggest and most contentious health care changes the county […] The post Wake commissioners clear the way for Atrium-WakeMed combo at contentious meeting appeared first on North Carolina Health News.
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Someone intentionally disrupted the oxygen supply at Colorado's largest hospital
Alarms warned staff as pressure fell, allowing the Aurora, Colorado, hospital to move patients and the entire facility to backup oxygen.
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The kids are all right, but they could be better, CDC survey of teens shows
The report showed teens are eating healthier and drinking more water, but getting less physical activity and feeling mentally worse.
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Certain lemon Alfredo fettuccine sold at Walmart recalled due to health risk
According to the recall, no illnesses have been reported.
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Fiery crash kills one, sends another to hospital in Alexander County
31-year-old Justice Mcray Boyette from Winston-Salem died on U.S. 64.
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1 person seriously hurt in north Charlotte shooting
One person was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries following a shooting in north Charlotte, officials say.
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Daily Dose: President Trump's vaccine overhaul, a revealing doctor survey and balance disorder warning signs
President Trump's new vaccine schedule plan, a survey on gender gaps in doctor visits and balance disorder red flags to watch are today's health headlines.
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Carrot Top 'breathing on his own' as his health improves, publicist says
The comedian was hospitalized Friday night and was being treated for an undisclosed health issue.
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Money Monday: Life Insurance Awareness Month
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, a reminder to take a closer look at how life insurance can fit into your financial plan.
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US military says it killed four in strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean
The latest attack brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the U.S. military to at least 231.
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Burlington police seek help finding missing man amid mental health concerns
Police in Burlington are seeking help to locate Jacob Lawrence, missing since Sept. 17. He drives a silver Ford Fusion.
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Comedian known as Carrot Top hospitalized in Las Vegas, report confirms
Comedian Scott Christopher Thompson, known as Carrot Top, was apparently hospitalized Friday night and is being treated for an undisclosed health issue.
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Charlotte woman mauled by seven dogs is out of hospital, faces long road to recovery
A northwest Charlotte woman is home from a ten-day hospital stay, after surviving a vicious attack by seven pit bulls.
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