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WEBHealth. Water chemical crackdown could impact millions of people in South Carolina. Health officials around the country are working to crack down on so-called "forever …

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Tips for navigating Medicare in the US wcnc.com

WEBCHARLOTTE, N.C. — More than 4 million Americans will turn 65 this year, which means they will have to navigate a new health care journey: Medicare, according …

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Michael Jordan health clinics expand to Wilmington, NC wcnc.com

WEBMichael Jordan donated $7 million to Novant Health in 2017 to open two medical clinics in Charlotte. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Years after Michael Jordan donated …

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Dr. Mandy Cohen accepts new job with Aledade Care Solutions

WEBCohen, who was North Carolina's guide to the coronavirus pandemic over the past 22 months, will step into the role of CEO at Aledade Care Solutions, Aledade's …

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Does soup actually help when you're sick

WEBCHARLOTTE, N.C. — It's that time of year again, with holiday parties, family in town, and colds and the flu. North Carolina is still registering "very high" flu activity levels.

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Free COVID, flu vaccines in Mecklenburg County wcnc.com

WEBThe CDCrecommends the COVID-19 booster and the flu vaccine for all persons six months of age and older. The public health vaccines are available at the …

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Flu hospitalizations pass COVID-19 cases for 1st time since 2020

WEBCHARLOTTE, N.C. — For the first time since the pandemic began in 2020, more people in North Carolina are being treated for the flu than COVID-19. North …

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Earth Day 2024: When is earth day and why do we celebrate it

WEBPublished:9:08 AM EDT April 22, 2024. Updated:9:08 AM EDT April 22, 2024. WASHINGTON — Millions of people around the world will pause on Monday, at least for …

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What was OJ Simpson's cause of death

WEB66°. Simpson's health declined rapidly in early April just before his death, his lawyer said. He confirmed OJ's cause of death was prostate cancer.

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JCSU working to reduce the Black mortality rate in Meck. Co.

WEBThis year the White House officially recognized the week of April 11-17 as Black Maternal Health Week. The CDC says the maternal mortality rate is nearly three …

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New medical school coming to Charlotte wcnc.com

WEBCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte will soon have a new school in town, and it'll be the Queen City's first-ever four-year medical school. The Wake Forest School of …

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8 things to do this weekend in the Charlotte area QC Happenings

WEBHappening from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Find more information about this free event here. Best of Charlotte Bridal Show @ Divine Brewing. Plan your dream wedding at the …

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Charlotte women bringing awareness to Crohn's disease wcnc.com

WEBHealth Crohn's is not 'a sexy thing to talk about,' but two Charlotte women are bringing awareness to the disease by sharing their journeys

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United Methodist delegates vote for regionalization

WEBDelegates voted 586-164 for the “regionalization” proposal on the third day of their 11-day General Conference, the legislative body of the United Methodist Church.

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Major changes coming to NC bars thanks to new state regulations …

WEBThe new lawrequires bars to go through the same permitting and health inspections that restaurants face. Right now, as long as bars don't sell food as their main …

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Dr. Mandy Cohen stepping down as NCDHHS secretary

WEBUpdated:3:25 PM EST November 30, 2021. RALEIGH, N.C. — Dr. Mandy Cohen, the secretary of the state Department of Health and Human Services who …

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National watchdog rates Charlotte hospitals for patient safety

WEBThe ratings were released by The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that advances patient safety in hospitals.This year's grades mark the 10th …

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Atrium, Novant hospitals penalized for poor performance wcnc.com

WEBNovant Health Mint Hill Medical Center. Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center also received payment reductions over consecutive years, according to the data. …

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Charlotte nurse will retire after 42 years wcnc.com

WEBCHARLOTTE, N.C. — As many health care professionals left their jobs due to the demands of the pandemic, there were many who stayed, including longtime …

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2 injured when UNC Health plane crashes at RDU airport wcnc.com

WEBUpdated:3:06 PM EDT April 24, 2024. RALEIGH, N.C. — A UNC Health physician and pilot were taken to the hospital Wednesday after a small plane crashed at …

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Black maternal mortality rate 3 times higher than for white women

WEBSource: Care Ring NC. Queen City Loop: Streaming news for April 15, 2024. 1/200. Watch on. And in Mecklenburg County, Black infants are five times more likely to …

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Avoid caregiver burnout wcnc.com

WEBUpdated: 2:08 PM EDT August 19, 2021. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With a growing aging population in the United States, the AARP reports that more than one in five people act …

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