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North Carolina reports five newborn deaths linked to congenital

WebCHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - One week after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sounded the alarm on a syphilis crisis, North Carolina announced …

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How a shortage of doctors impacts medical care in North Carolina …

WebThe latest data explaining why comes from 2017. A Merritt Hawkins survey found that on average, it takes about 24 days just to schedule a first-time appointment …

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Atrium Health breaks ground on new radiation therapy facility

WebCHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Atrium Health broke ground Thursday on a state-of-the-art facility that will bring two advanced radiation therapies to children and …

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Syphilis Tsunami: NC health officials plan campaign to slow the

WebRALEIGH, N.C. (WBTV) - North Carolina’s leading public health officials say they are trying to raise more awareness about a rampant resurgence of syphilis cases …

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Whistleblower says NC leaders failing to stop syphilis from

WebThe whistleblower said Mecklenburg County and state health leaders aren’t doing enough to warn people about the spike in STDs she said she warned them about. …

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Novant Health recognized as the safest health care system in

WebCHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Novant Health was recently recognized as the “safest healthcare system in North Carolina,” according to a press release. “As Novant …

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Atrium Health opens new emergency department in Mountain …

WebMECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) – Atrium Health has opened a new emergency department in northwestern Mecklenburg County. The Atrium Health …

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Camino Health opens new clinic in Kannapolis offering variety of

WebCamino partnered with the City of Kannapolis as well as Cabarrus County. They also received aid from the American Rescue Plan Act. At the new facility, Camino …

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This is the best hospital in Charlotte, according to a new

WebCHARLOTTE, NC (Cassie Cope/ The Charlotte Observer - Carolinas Medical Center is the best hospital in the Charlotte region, according to annual U.S. …

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Syphilis Tsunami: Fired health department employee warns of …

WebCHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A former Mecklenburg County Health Department employee says Charlotte is experiencing a tsunami of syphilis cases. It’s the …

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“It needs oversight”: South Carolina law allows hospitals to garnish

WebCHESTER, S.C. (WBTV) - Hundreds of millions of dollars have been taken from South Carolinians paychecks and tax refunds by hospitals collecting on unpaid …

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Atrium corrects patient’s bill after WBTV Investigates starts asking

WebWe appreciate the opportunity to work closely with our patients to resolve their issues so that they are happy not only with their medical care, but with their entire …

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VA watchdog finds leadership problems led to decreased care for …

WebCHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A n ew report from the watchdog for the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Office of Inspector General, details problems with …

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NC bars grappling with challenges of new health inspection

WebCHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - North Carolina state lawmakers are working on changing a law that is set to go into effect at the end of March involving food safety in …

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Biden curtailing short-term health insurance plans that critics say

Web(AP) - President Joe Biden on Thursday announced new steps to protect consumers who buy short-term health insurance plans that critics say amount to junk. A …

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Strategies to increase diversity in healthcare

WebUpdated: Mar. 13, 2024 at 5:50 AM PDT. Over 80 restaurants are celebrating Charlotte’s diverse, culinary scene from March 12-26. On Your Side Tonight with Jamie Boll.

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Cabarrus Senior Health and Wellness Expo focuses on total health

WebPublished: Mar. 6, 2023 at 3:15 AM PST. CABARRUS COUNTY N.C. (WBTV) - Congratulations, Cabarrus County, on your acceptance to THE WHOLE U! The Cabarrus …

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Zoo’s beloved orangutan dies following battle with heart disease

WebLOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE/Gray News) - The Louisville Zoo shared the sad news that their beloved orangutan, Teak was humanely euthanized following a multi-year …

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Airplane evacuated after odor detected at Charlotte airport, 1

WebCHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Passengers were evacuated from an airplane at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport on Wednesday night after a strong odor was …

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CMPD: Person killed in east Charlotte

WebCHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A person was killed in east Charlotte Thursday night, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police. The homicide happened along …

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Longtime Mecklenburg County Manager Gerald ‘Jerry’ Fox has …

WebCHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Gerald “Jerry” Fox, longtime county manager and “pillar” of Mecklenburg County government, has died at age 91. Fox’s public service …

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CMPD: Homicide investigation underway in east Charlotte

WebThe incident happened along Blendwood Drive and The Plaza.

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Chick-fil-A announces major facility at site of old Kannapolis

WebROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - Chick-fil-A announced Tuesday that it would build a major distribution facility at the former site of the ballpark where the …

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Nearly 300 couples to get married in mass wedding right before

WebRUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (CNN) - In just under two weeks, so many people will pause to step outside to experience the total solar eclipse. That time will also be …

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CMPD: Homicide investigation underway in east Charlotte

WebCHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are conducting a homicide investigation in east Charlotte Thursday night. The incident happened along …

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Sheriff: 14-year-old charged for bringing gun to Chester High …

WebCHESTER, S.C. (WBTV) - A 14-year-old was taken into custody for bringing a gun to a Chester County high school on Thursday, according to the sheriff’s office. The …

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