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Building better health care journalism in Charlotte, with Rose …

WebOct 04, 2022. From a new medical school to changes at doctors’ offices, there’s plenty happening in health care in the Charlotte region. Ledger editor Tony Mecia talks with …

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The Kids Are Not Alright: Inside N.C.'s teen mental health crisis

WebOn Sept. 4-8, 2023, The Charlotte Ledger and North Carolina Health News teamed up to explore how health care is failing children with mental health needs — and what can be …

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A new hospital for Ballantyne

WebNovant’s new Ballantyne hospital has 36 acute-care beds and 4 operating rooms; ‘This is the community’s hospital’. A new $180M Novant Health hospital in the …

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Charlotte-area mental health resources for youth in crisis

Web1000 Blythe Blvd. in Charlotte. ️ SECU Youth Crisis Center: 704-206-2342, option 8. 10 Back Creek Drive in northeast Charlotte. A 16-bed Monarch facility that …

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We’re beefing up health care coverage

WebWe’re beefing up coverage of health care. The Ledger is teaming up with North Carolina Health News to hire a reporter dedicated to the delivery of health care in …

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Atrium Health and CMS are teaming up to fix shortage of health …

WebTo address a critical shortage of health care workers, Atrium Health and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools are partnering to create an early college program at …

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More mental health help is on the way for Charlotte youth

WebTo help reduce the number of children with mental health problems waiting in hospital emergency rooms for a bed, Alliance Health, Mecklenburg County’s managed …

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This week in The Ledger: ‘The Kids Are Not Alright’

WebIn a 2021 survey, more than one-fifth of N.C. high school students said they have seriously contemplated suicide, and 43% said they felt sad or hopeless. This week …

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Colleges focus on mental health as students return

WebHalf of adults aged 18-24 reported anxiety and depression symptoms this year compared with a third of adults overall, according to an analysis of the U.S. Census …

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A surge in nursing home complaints

WebThe most serious problems — those that put resident health or safety at risk — are reported to the state. Across North Carolina, the number of complaints reported to …

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It's Novant vs. Atrium in battle of south Charlotte hospitals

WebA hospital battle is brewing in south Charlotte, following the news (broken here) Friday that Novant Health has closed on a site in Ballantyne — the site of the Hall …

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The birth of a contraceptive-free OB/GYN practice

WebBy contrast, the ACOG estimates that among 100 women taking birth control pills, 9 will become pregnant in a year, while among 100 women relying on the male …

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Charlotte leaders urge Atrium to consider new approach on …

Webby Michelle Crouch The Charlotte Ledger/N.C. Health News. At-large Charlotte City Council member Dimple Ajmera is urging Atrium Health to consider …

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County awarded $2.1M grant to health center despite

WebBy Michelle Crouch. Co-published with North Carolina Health News. Mecklenburg County commissioners voted unanimously last month to give $2.1 million in …

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The case of the $10,000 colonoscopy

WebThe following article appeared in the October 25, 2021, edition of The Charlotte Ledger. Sign up today for smart and essential local news in your inbox: …

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Atrium and Novant get millions in property tax breaks

WebIn response to questions about tax exemptions, Atrium and Novant said they have invested billions to help the communities they serve. In a statement, Atrium said it …

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Your guide to CMS' school boundary recommendations

WebToday’s Ledger is sponsored by HopeWay, a non-profit mental health treatment center offering extraordinary psychiatric, medical and clinical care for …

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Our readers' picks: favorite local charities

WebJulia’s raises money by selling local coffee, baked goods and donated books.” —Bobby Brandon, III. Kindermourn. “This is a charity that people hope they will …

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Join us for a charity bourbon tasting

WebYou’re invited for a night out with The Charlotte Ledger and N.C. Health News on Feb. 29. It’s a charity bourbon tasting event that benefits N.C. Health News, …

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