Health
You Don’t Have to Drive to The Mountains For a Great North Carolina Hike
When you think of hiking in North Carolina most folks think about a trip to the High Country but for folks in the Triangle who
April 26, 2022
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New NC Health Pilot Program Aims To Improve The Health Of Medicaid Recipients
Source: WRAL A new project to improve North Carolina’s overall health by providing funding for healthy food, transportation access, housing and counseling officially started last
April 24, 2022
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Attorney General Josh Stein Leads Initiative To Additional Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners
Source: Carolina Public Press Attorney General Josh Stein has announced a new program to certify nurses to aid sexual assault survivors, according to the The
April 23, 2022
Health
New mothers in NC can now receive expanded Medicaid coverage
Eligible new mothers in North Carolina on Medicaid can now receive 12 months of postpartum care, a large increase from the previous limit of 60
April 16, 2022
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Nearly Every North Carolina Republican Voted Against Capping Insulin Prices
By: Editorial Board North Carolina Republicans seem to be uninterested in providing relief for folks who are struggling to afford the life sustaining medications they
April 14, 2022
Health
North Carolina project addressing HIV in Black and Latina communities receives $250,000 grant
Source: WFAE The North Carolina Aids Action Network just announced an upcoming initiative focusing on increasing education and training providers about HIV in Black and
April 11, 2022
Everyone Needs Abortion Access, Even Lt. Governor Mark Robinson
Source: Greensboro News & Record Editorial North Carolina’s Lieutenant Governor, Mark Robinson, recently made headlines when a resurfaced Facebook comment revealed that he paid for
April 6, 2022
Health
40% Increase In Drug Overdoses In N.C. In 2020, Officials Say
Source: WECT As we move into the third year of the pandemic, the United States has seen devastating, lasting effects. Millions of people have died
April 4, 2022
Health
Ahead of Affordable Care Act Anniversary, Former GOP Governor Makes The Case For Medicaid in NC
Weeks before the 12-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, Former Ohio Governor John Kasich and other speakers shared policy details on states’ expanding Medicaid
March 31, 2022
Environment
North Carolina Hurricanes Linked to Increases in Gastrointestinal Illnesses in Marginalized Communities
A new study finds communities of color face the greatest increase in emergency room visits for flood-borne illnesses, showing the growing health risks and disproportionate
March 7, 2022