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State Health Plan no longer covering Ozempic, WeGovy

WEBRALEIGH, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — North Carolina’s state health plan no longer covers new prescriptions for drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.The diabetes …

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Novant Health to add AI tools to speed up diagnosis and …

WEBCHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Novant Health has announced it will add new robotic technology and artificial intelligence programs to help catch and …

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New NC law requires health inspections at bars serving food

WEBA new state law for 2024 requires a permit to serve certain foods at bars and clubs. Before the change, there were nearly 300 establishments in Mecklenburg County that were …

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Hearing over which healthcare provider will get state contract …

WEBCHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A hearing is underway at the North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings to determine who will provide …

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Weight loss drug coverage ends for state employees

WEBCHARLOTTE, N.C. ( QUEEN CITY NEWS) — North Carolina state health care coverage for weight loss prescriptions like Wegovy will end on Monday. That …

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State employees no longer covered for WeGovy, weight-loss …

WEBRALEIGH, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — North Carolina state employees will soon have to pay out of pocket for WeGovy and other similar weight-loss …

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Doula pilot program focuses on black maternal health crisis

WEBCharlotte pilot program to hire doulas to address black maternal health crisis. Posted: Feb 28, 2024 / 11:01 PM EST. Updated: Feb 29, 2024 / 05:50 AM EST. …

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Patients return to rooms after leak forces Atrium hospital in …

WEBPINEVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — An early-morning leak forced Atrium Health’s hospital in Pineville to relocate some of its patients, officials confirmed …

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Stomach illness like norovirus on the rise in Cabarrus County.

WEBWash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds after using the toilet and changing diapers and before eating, preparing or handling food. Wash fruits …

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Not just for hospitals: IV hydration therapy gaining popularity in

WEBPeople are now using IV infusions. IV treatments are nothing new in medicine. They’ve been used for years in hospital settings for people with serious …

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FTC sues to block Novant Health's $320M deal to acquire two …

WEBUpdated: Jan 26, 2024 / 12:17 PM EST. The proposed deal involves Lake Norman Regional Medical Center and Davis Regional Medical Center. CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( QUEEN CITY …

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Groundbreaking signals start of construction for Atrium Health's …

WEBCORNELIUS, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Another key step in the future Atrium Health hospital in Cornelius took place when healthcare system and community …

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Gaston County medical center adds visitor restrictions as flu, …

WEBAccording to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, statewide wastewater particles carrying COVID increased 39.5 percent from Dec. 6 to Dec. 13. …

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Hurst to First: How the Panthers tight end battled mental health, …

WEBThe 30-year-old is entering his sixth season in the NFL and first with the Panthers. But these days, football isn’t his only passion. Five years ago, he established …

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Gastonia home health care company reach settlement for five-year

WEBUpdated: CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Gastonia home health care business has reached a settlement following several allegations of Medicaid …

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Nearly $6.2 billion given to 102 NC hospitals as part of upcoming

WEBNORTH CAROLINA (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Nearly $2.6 billion in funds will be distributed to 102 hospitals across North Carolina this week as part of Medicaid …

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THE BROKEN BLUE: Ex-CMPD cops say mental health issues affect …

WEBCHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — With police nationwide struggling to fill open positions, several retired CMPD officers tell Queen City News the …

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