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Special open enrollment period starts soon on HealthCare.gov, but …

WEBWith job losses continuing to mount amid the COVID-19 resurgence, and millions of people having lost their job-based health insurance since the start of this …

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How do I get a COVID vaccine

WEBAs of 1/14/2021, the Montgomery County Health Department is giving the COVID vaccine to those 65 years and older, health-care workers who care for or work directly with …

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WEBUpdated Apr 10, 2024. Montgomery County Com- missioners recently heard from Dr. Dale Ellis, superintendent of Montgomery County Schools (MCS), in regard to …

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New director presents budget News montgomeryherald.com

WEBMontgomery County Health Director Angel Callicutt recently represented the proposed budget for the coming year, noting that revenues "are trending like last year." …

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Montgomery County Health Department

WEBOn June 8th the Health Department will be doing mobile testing for COVID-19. Testing will be from 2pm-6pm (for 3 weeks), in a different Town each day. People …

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Telemedicine presents challenges, opportunities during COVID-19

WEBBy Julie HavlakCarolina Journal News Service An 87-year-old doctor set up a hotspot in a rural eastern North Carolina parking lot to treat patients who don’t have …

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Five new members join FirstHealth Montgomery Foundation Board

WEBFive new members, four of them Montgomery County natives, have joined the FirstHealth Montgomery Foundation Board of Trustees. The role of the Foundation is …

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WIC benefits available in Montgomery County

WEBAnyone who receives Medicaid or Food Stamps is automatically eligible for the WIC program. Income guidelines can be found on-line at …

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Two key behaviors for improved health News

WEBWhen older adults participate in at least 30 minutes of physical activity most days, they may prevent or delay the effects of chronic disease; feel better; decrease …

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Insurance Commissioner authorizes extra prescriptions during …

WEBNorth Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has directed all health benefit plans licensed by the N.C. Department of Insurance to allow for extra …

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Additional Hospital Visitor Restrictions Now in Effect for …

WEBIn conjunction with six other regional health systems, Atrium Health is expanding visitor restrictions to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, including …

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Cohen urges patience as vaccine rollout slowly accelerates

WEBRALEIGH — State health secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen updated reporters on Thursday, Jan. 21 about the state of COVID-19 vaccinations in North Carolina.

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County leads state in overdose rate News montgomeryherald.com

WEBFrom February 2021 to January 2022, Montgomery County emergency rooms treated 67 opioid over- doses. That translates to a rate of 246.6 opioid overdoes …

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It’s safe to reopen schools where hospitalization is low, study says

WEBTroy, NC (27371) Today. Considerable cloudiness. High near 70F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph..

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Physician assistant joins FirstHealth News montgomeryherald.com

WEBPhysician assistant joins FirstHealth. Jun 21, 2023 Updated Jun 21, 2023. Dale Patterson, MPAS, PA-C, has joined FirstHealth Family Medicine – Biscoe as the …

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Septic systems questioned News montgomeryherald.com

WEBSeptic systems questioned. Matt Deaton, with the county environmental health department, said his hands were pretty much tied following a citizen complaint in …

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WEBGreetings!Halloween is a week away and Red Cross has ten safety tips to help keep families safe. We have safety experts who can speak with you for a …

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Medical care delayed by COVID-19 as providers concerned

WEBTroy, NC (27371) Today. Clear skies. Low around 55F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight

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Don’t Let Diabetes Shortchange Your Golden Years

WEBDon’t Let Diabetes Shortchange Your Golden Years. (NewsUSA) - Dianne Mattiace shows that managing diabetes shouldn’t get in the way of enjoying your …

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