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WebAs health care remains a top producer of waste, a Charlotte company is working to help hospitals 'do no harm' to Mother Earth; Renewed optimism for medical marijuana …

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Charlotte news Multiple officers killed in North Carolina

WebCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Three law enforcement officers serving on a U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force and one Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer were killed …

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How the Spanish flu and COVID-19 are similar and …

WebThe COVID-19 pandemic is now stretching into its second year. "This is a much more treacherous virus than the 1918 flu," Quick said, noting that the predominant …

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

WebThe report identified 656 breaches in 2020, most of which resulted in investigations. -. Investigations/Year. Federal data identified more than 700 reported …

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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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Rock Hill School partners with low-cost health center

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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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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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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Dr. Mandy Cohen stepping down as NCDHHS secretary

WebUpdated:3:25 PM EST November 30, 2021. RALEIGH, N.C. — Dr. Mandy Cohen, the secretary of the state Department of Health and Human Services who …

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Trauma center levels in North Carolina explained wcnc.com

WebTo answer those questions, we first need to understand what exactly trauma is, more specifically what a traumatic injury is. University of Florida Health defines a …

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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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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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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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CDC data shows more seniors are suffering from falls wcnc.com

WebThey say more seniors are suffering from falls with data from the CDC showing the risk of being injured in a fall dramatically increases with age. "I fell on my …

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Major changes coming to NC bars thanks to new state regulations …

WebThe new lawrequires bars to go through the same permitting and health inspections that restaurants face. Right now, as long as bars don't sell food as their main …

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Who were the 4 officers killed in the shooting

WebCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Four law enforcement officers were killed in an east Charlotte shooting on Monday, three of them were with a U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task …

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North Carolina sees 4 flu deaths already this season

WebPublished:8:11 AM EST November 16, 2023. Updated:8:11 AM EST November 16, 2023. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Another person has died from flu …

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Deadly Charlotte, NC shooting Support offered for community

WebCHARLOTTE, N.C. — One day after an attempted arrest in east Charlotte turned into a deadly shootout, law enforcement and the community looked to heal. The …

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Criminal history of suspect in east Charlotte shooting

WebIn May of 2021, he was arrested on marijuana charges and for fleeing and eluding police, but was released. Lots of people are questioning why he was released.

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Black maternal mortality rate 3 times higher than for white women

WebSource: Care Ring NC. Queen City Loop: Streaming news for April 15, 2024. 1/200. Watch on. And in Mecklenburg County, Black infants are five times more likely to …

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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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Explaining US Marshal task forces wcnc.com

WebTillman was a member of the US Marshals' Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force (CRFTF) who, on March 23, 2021, was a member of the force that went to a gas …

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How you can help support families after Charlotte police shooting

WebMultiple organizations launched fundraisers to support families of the officers killed during Monday's standoff in east Charlotte.

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Memorial service for CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer wcnc.com

WebThis photo provided by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department shows Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer Joshua Eyer. A shootout on Monday, April 29, …

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Prayer vigil after east Charlotte, NC tragic shooting wcnc.com

WebAn interfaith prayer vigil is set to be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday evening at Little Rock AME Zion Church, located at 401 North McDowell Street. A digital flyer for the vigil …

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