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Priorities Determined By Catawba County Public Health

WEBNEWS. After more than a year of gathering and analyzing community feedback and available statistical data for our county, Catawba County Public Health

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16 Flu-Related Deaths Reported in Catawba County

WEBSo far this flu season, Catawba County Public Health has received 16 reports of flu-related deaths involving Catawba County residents, more than triple the …

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Whole Blood Now Available For Alexander County EMS Patients

WEBThe National Institute of Health explains that whole blood contains red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets suspended in a protective yellow liquid known as …

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First Flu-Related Deaths Reported In N.C., Officials Urging Citizens …

WEBThe N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday (November 1) announced the first two reported flu-related deaths of the 2023-2024 flu …

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Free Radon Testing Kits Being Provided For N.C. Residents

WEBThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is providing 5,000 free residential radon test kits during Radon Action Month. Governor Roy Cooper …

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President & C.E.O. of U.N.C. Health Blue Ridge is Retiring

WEBU.N.C. Health Blue Ridge announced today (January 25) that Kathy C. Bailey, President & C.E.O., will retire in June 2024 after nearly 19 years with the …

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Frye Regional Medical Center Introduces Minimally Invasive …

WEBOn Monday, January 29, Frye Regional Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint hospital, announced the successful completion of their first minimally invasive, robotic …

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Program In Place In Alexander County To Address Recent Rise In …

WEBIn response to the challenges posed by drug addiction and the alarming rise in overdose incidents, Alexander County is taking action to address this public health …

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Frye Regional Medical Center Honored for Significant …

WEBThe Lifepoint Health Growth Award, which will be presented annually moving forward, recognizes a hospital that has delivered impressive results in service …

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N.C. Workplace Injury & Illness Rate At Historic Low

WEBNew figures released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, show the nonfatal workplace injury and illness …

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Hickory Metro Area School Systems Among Those To Receive …

WEBThe North Carolina Alliance for Health is an independent, nonpartisan, statewide coalition that convenes, mobilizes, supports, and empowers partners to …

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Public Comment Period Underway For Energy Assistance Program

WEBMarch 19, 2024. Rob Eastwood – Reporter. NEWS. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public comment on the proposed Low Income …

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Appalachian State Women’s Basketball Adds Three to Staff

WEBWith his background in health informatics, Thomas piloted a state-licensed respite center in Monroe, La., during the COVID-19 pandemic. He led weekly business …

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North Carolina High School Athletic Association Approves …

WEBFunding for the 2023-2024 Education-based grants in the areas of coach’s education and health and safety initiatives as well as the 50% reimbursement for …

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Update Given On Projects In Hickory Metro County

WEBNumerous projects in Alexander County will begin in the near future, according to County Manager Shane Fox, who presented a report at Monday’s (January …

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Applications For Leadership Academy Being Accepted In Catawba …

WEBFebruary 2, 2024. Rob Eastwood – Reporter. NEWS. Applications are now being accepted for the Catawba County Civic Leadership Academy (CLA), a new program providing …

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Two-Year-Old Child Killed In Crash

WEBA crash in Catawba County claimed a child’s life. Saturday (February 17) at approximately 7:30 p.m., the North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to Buffalo …

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Catawba County Man Dies From Injuries Sustained In Crash

WEBMarch 27, 2024. Rob Eastwood – Reporter. NEWS. A man was killed as a result of injuries sustained in a Catawba County crash. The deceased is 37-year-old Darryl Marvin …

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Property Tax Rate Decrease Proposed In Alexander County Budget

WEBHealth and human services expenditures are budgeted at $13,097,118, which is a 5.9 percent decrease. The proposed budget also includes capital outlay of $100,000 …

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Young Child Dies While Playing in Woods in Burke County

WEBAn eight-year-old boy in Burke County has died while playing in the woods with his brother. On March 25, Burke County Deputies were dispatched to an address …

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Woman Killed In Crash, Charges Filed

WEBA woman was killed in an Iredell County crash. The victim is 43-year-old Sandra Forney Jackson of Statesville. On Monday (February 19) at approximately 5:40 …

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