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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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Expanding access to new sickle cell disease treatment in …

WEBAccording to NCDHHS, 68,000 people in North Carolina have sickle cell disease and 95% of those with it are Black or African American. White said the goal is …

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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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A new medical school in Charlotte could be largest in …

WEBCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Atrium Health and Wake Forest University are set to open a four year medical school in Charlotte. It will be the largest school for physicians …

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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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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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North Carolina sees 4 flu deaths already this season

WEBCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Another person has died from flu complications in North Carolina this week, bringing the state to four deaths this flu season. But it’s not the …

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Michael Jordan health clinics expand to Wilmington, NC

WEBMichael Jordan donated $7 million to Novant Health in 2017 to open two medical clinics in Charlotte.

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C.W. Williams Community Health Center helping the …

WEBCHARLOTTE, Mecklenburg County — In Charlotte's LoSo neighborhood, there is a place that cares about the entire individual. It was built on a vision 50 years …

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

WEBBut it was a senator from Wisconsin, Democrat Gaylord Nelson, who had the idea that would become Earth Day. Nelson had long been concerned about 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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8 things to do this weekend in the Charlotte area QC Happenings

WEBCome out for Día, is a celebration of children, families and reading that culminates in the "finale" at ImaginOn this Saturday. Find more information here. Tina …

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Deathbed confession solves decades-old West Virginia cold case

WEBCHARLESTON, W.Va. — A confession by a suspect in failing health led authorities to what they believe are the remains of a long-missing woman and her …

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NFL to allow players to wear Guardian Caps during games

WEBPreviously, Guardian Caps could only be used in practices. The NFL mandated Guardian Caps for most players during preseason practices and in the regular …

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Trump ending first week of criminal trial in New York wcnc.com

WEBNEW YORK — Donald Trump's defense team attacked the credibility of prosecutors' first witness in his hush money case on Friday, seeking to discredit …

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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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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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Over 1 million people in NC, SC impacted by medical data …

WEBWatch on. Health care companies in North Carolina and South Carolina have reported 47 large data breaches since 2020, affecting over 1.4 million people in …

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Can expressing gratitude improve your mental and physical health

WEBWhen it comes to UCLA Health, they say research shows practicing gratitude for 15 minutes a day, five days a week, for at least six weeks can improve …

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What was OJ Simpson's cause of death

WEBLaVergne acknowledged that Simpson died without paying the families of Simpson’s slain ex-wife and Goldman the bulk of a $33.5 million judgment they were …

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Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after his return to NYC, lawyer says

WEBNEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer said Saturday that the onetime movie mogul has been hospitalized for a battery of tests after his return to New York City …

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Rock Hill School partners with low-cost health center wcnc.com

WEBThe entire Rock Hill community will be allowed to access the school-based health center, which will offer primary care and mental health support.

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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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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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