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Norovirus illnesses are up in some places. Here’s what

WEBCases of norovirus, a nasty stomach bug that spreads easily, are climbing in the Northeastern U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported …

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Map: North Carolina seeing ‘very high’ levels of respiratory illness

WEBCDC map shows the level of respiratory illness by state the week prior, as of Dec. 23, 2023. (Map: CDC) Even as the CDC’s map grows increasingly grim, the …

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Mpox on the rise in North Carolina, health officials say. What are …

WEBRALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — North Carolina health officials say there has been a rise in cases of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, across the state. Over the past …

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North Carolina among states with ‘very high’ levels of respiratory

WEBThe CDC estimates that so far this season there have been 5.3 million people sickened, 54,000 people hospitalized, and 3,200 deaths from the flu – and those …

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What are the best hospitals in the Triad

WEBWilkes Medical Center at 1370 W. D St. in North Wilkesboro was one of 23 hospitals in 12 states to be rated Best Rural Hospital. Watauga Medical Center in Boone …

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Randolph Health looking to expand care with merger FOX8 WGHP

WEBIn 2016, a survey found 47% of people living in the county were concerned with mental health. In 2019, that number jumped to 54%, with 24% having said they …

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Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center holds open house for …

WEBUpdated: Mar 10, 2024 / 10:53 AM EDT. KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) – Care close to home. That’s the goal of the new birth center at Novant Health Kernersville Medical …

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Push for access to healthcare in east Greensboro FOX8 WGHP

WEBGREENSBORO: Catch up on the latest local news in your city. Cone Health has announced its intention to appeal immediately. In a statement released by its CEO …

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Cone Health could bring community health hub to Greensboro

WEBGREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Cone Health officials are looking into adding more health services to East Greensboro. Their goal is to bring more to …

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New cancer center coming to Randolph County FOX8 WGHP

WEBCone Health has plans to build a 36,000-square-foot cancer center. Right now, most people in the community and surrounding areas depend on Randolph Health …

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High Point cancer patient forced to make decision on care amid

WEBHIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) – Thousands of people are in limbo and possibly without insurance as UnitedHealthcare and UNC Health System are still at …

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New UNCG program trains educators to spot trauma in kids

WEBSuicide was the leading cause of death for children in North Carolina between 10 and 14 in 2019, according to the NC Child Report Card. UNCG is working to …

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Atrium Health merging with Advocate Aurora Health

WEBAdvocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health cite six key areas of impact from their merger. Clinical pre-eminence and safety. Health equity. Affordability. Next …

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UNC Health System, UnitedHealthcare negotiations impact High …

WEBUpdated: Feb 23, 2024 / 05:47 AM EST. HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Thousands of people found themselves in the middle of an insurance negotiation. A woman from High …

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New advanced medical training college opening in Greensboro

WEBAdvanced Medical NC Training will help fill vacancies in nursing homes, hospitals, doctor’s offices and open enrollment this week. “The need for healthcare …

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NCDHHS secretary Kody Kinsley lays out plan to help North …

WEBFOX8 News Anchor/Senior Reporter. Bob Buckley anchors on FOX8 and serves as senior reporter. He covers politics of the Piedmont Triad and North Carolina …

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‘I am … dying’: Fitness guru Richard Simmons shares cryptic social

WEB(WGHP) — Richard Simmons, the 75-year-old fitness guru, shared a post on social media on Monday, saying he is “dying” and urging his followers to “hug those …

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Halle Berry shouts from the Capitol, ‘I’m in menopause

WEBOscar-winning actor and women’s health activist Halle Berry joins female senators as they introduce new legislation to boost federal research on menopause, at …

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Senators hear from experts about Black maternal health crisis

WEBHealthcare professionals say many barriers in place prevent minorities from getting into the medical field, like the cost. “If there was a way to offset the cost, we …

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Wendy Williams, 59, diagnosed with dementia, progressive aphasia

WEBThe Wendy Williams show came to an end in fall 2022 after 14 seasons. The decision was tied to the host’s health concerns. Below is the full news release from …

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North Carolina senator, congressman cosign letter opposing …

WEBPresident Joe Biden is said to be considering Cohen, former leader of North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, as next head of Centers of …

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