Family raises concerns after man's body found in hospital bathroom 14 days after he left ER
Ryan Edelen's family believes his story is emblematic of a wider problem in a state that continues to see overdose deaths rise.
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Payroll Delay Unnerves Staff at Randolph Health
Payroll for Randolph Health's roughly 800 employees did not arrive Friday, amid concerns about the finances of its for-profit owner.
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East Charlotte intersection closed after serious crash involving pedestrian
Medic confirmed the victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
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A novel mRNA cancer vaccine helps reduce the chances of melanoma patients’ tumors returning
A first-of-its-kind cancer vaccine is significantly reducing the chances that melanoma patients’ tumors come back, according to results of a major study released Thursday by drugmakers Moderna and Merck.
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The percentage of people without health insurance is growing
The percentage of working-age adults without health insurance has increased in the past two years, largely because many people can no longer afford Obamacare coverage after Congress allowed federal subsidies to expire at the end of last year. The uninsured rate for adults ages 19-64 rose to 11.2% this year, up from 8.9% in 2024, […]
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Fat Strikes Back
As weight loss drugs like GLP-1s flood the market, North Carolina's plus-size activists aim to make their own splash.
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Hospital turf wars: Why NC hospitals are racing to build
By Michelle Crouch Co-published with The Charlotte Ledger Key Takeaways: Maybe you’ve noticed: North Carolina hospitals have been making a lot of headlines lately: Traditional regional boundaries are blurring as hospital systems scramble to expand and stake out claims in each other’s territories. They’re forming unconventional partnerships, filing lawsuits and battling each other for state […] The post Hospital turf wars: Why NC hospitals are racing to build appeared first on North Carolina Health News.
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Health insurance costs keep climbing for American workers, a new survey finds
A new survey by healthcare research nonprofit KFF reveals that people relying on employer-sponsored health insurance are paying more for coverage this year.
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Helene rebuilding demand outstrips available aid
Renew NC reported 190 completed homes Oct. 22 as recovery advisers examined funding gaps, infrastructure repairs, and lasting mental health needs. The post Helene rebuilding demand outstrips available aid appeared first on Carolina Journal.
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Quest Diagnostics reports cyber breach affecting 'certain patient records'
Medical laboratory operator Quest Diagnostics said it learned this week of a cyber breach of one of its systems that likely compromised some patient records.
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Commentary: New treasurer, same State Health Plan mistakes
North Carolina Treasurer Brad Briner says moving many Atrium Health providers and facilities out of network for the State Health Plan is just “behind the scenes bookkeeping,” and that members who choose Atrium can be “held harmless” by Atrium if it chooses to. That overlooks how the tiered plan works. Out-of-network status raises costs for members, […]
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Cost of employer-sponsored health insurance plans rises again, nonpartisan survey finds
WASHINGTON — The price health insurance companies charge for employer-sponsored plans increased again this year, as did the deductible many people must pay before those plans begin covering most healthcare costs, according to a survey released Thursday by the nonpartisan health organization KFF. The cost of individual health insurance plans rose to $9,804 on average, […]
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Daily Dose: New flu variant arrives early, workplace insurance costs climb and why oral health matters
A new flu variant is driving an early, unusual start to flu season, and health experts say getting vaccinated now is your best defense.
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Woman found dead after welfare check leads to officer-involved shooting in Candor
A woman was found dead after a welfare check gone wrong on Tuesday. The suspect remains in the hospital.
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New York woman sentenced to 9 years in prison in Charlotte-based Chinese money laundering case
Shu Jun Zhen, 31, must also forfeit nearly $23 million for her role in a scheme that laundered more than $92 million in illicit funds, including drug proceeds.
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New unit aims to fill gaps in mental health care for NC youth in juvenile detention
By Rachel Crumpler Key Takeaways: Arkevious Armstrong, 45, returned to C.A. Dillon Juvenile Detention Center in Butner on Oct. 12. He had last walked out of the facility 30 years ago. Armstrong spent four years of his childhood there, from age 13 to 17. This time, though, he came to celebrate the opening of a […] The post New unit aims to fill gaps in mental health care for NC youth in juvenile detention appeared first on North Carolina Health News.
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The Offspring guitarist Noodles leaves tour due to 'fairly serious health issue'
Noodles posted that he would be stepping away from performing with The Offspring because of a serious health issue.
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Medicare Open Enrollment: Check out the changes for prescription drug coverage
Enrollment ends December 7, 2026. Plans change every year; don't miss out on the details.
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Daily Dose: Measles deaths, why flu shots matter in pregnancy and AI that reads health clues in your face
In today's Daily Dose, measles deaths puzzle scientists, why flu shots matter in pregnancy and how AI reads health clues in your face.
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Arizona family questions hospital care after child found alive in morgue
The then 18-month-old was declared dead after being pulled from a backyard pool, only to be found breathing several hours later.
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