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Federal researchers found nearly three in four children who were disenrolled during the

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Report: NC works to keep kids on Medicaid health coverage

A new report showed North Carolina is one of only a few states taking a cautious approach to removing families with children from Medicaid since the p…

Investigadores federales encontraron que casi tres de cada cuatro ni�os a quienes se les cancel� su inscripci�n durante el proceso de

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Informe: NC trabaja para mantener niños con cobertura médica de Medicaid

Un nuevo informe muestra a Carolina del Norte como uno de los pocos estados que ha adoptado un enfoque cauteloso al retirar a las familias con niñ…

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 40 workers die every year from heat-related incidents, but farmworker advocates said the number could be higher. (Adobe Stock)

Monday, May 6, 2024

Group takes steps to protect NC farm workers from heat stress

Farmworkers in North Carolina and across the U.S. face scorching heat with little protection at the federal and state level. However, the Farm Labor …

Over the span of a decade, the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust has invested $107.5 million across ten North Carolina counties including Beaufort, McDowell, Halifax, Rockingham, Burke, Edgecombe, Nash, Bladen, Columbus and Robeson.

Report finds long-term Investment in rural areas improves resources

A new report reveals that investing in rural areas can improve essential resources for the people living there. Despite a significant rural …

A lo largo de una d�cada, Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust ha invertido $107,5 millones en diez condados de Carolina del Norte, incluidos Beaufort, McDowell, Halifax, Rockingham, Burke, Edgecombe, Nash, Bladen, Columbus y Robeson.

Informe concluye que inversión a largo plazo en zonas rurales mejora los recursos

Un nuevo informe revela que invertir en zonas rurales puede mejorar los recursos esenciales para las personas que viven allí. A pesar de una …

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, methane is the second most abundant anthropogenic greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide, accounting for about 16 percent of global emissions. (Adobe Stock)

North Carolina weighs in on Duke Energy's methane gas proposal

The North Carolina Utilities Commission is giving residents a chance to voice their opinion on a plan which could influence how their electricity is g…

According to the CDC, untreated cavities can lead to a severe infection under the gums which can spread to other parts of the body and have serious, and in rare cases fatal, results. (Adobe Stock)

NC dentists raises awareness on childhood tooth decay and prevention

February is Children's Dental Health Month and dentists want to raise awareness about the most common childhood disease and how to prevent it…

Stephanie Bowden is pictured with her mother and sister. (Courtesy Hannah Booth Photography)

NC survivor empowers young women to protect their heart health

February is American Heart Month and according to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women…

According to CleanAIRE NC, frontline communities are constantly dealing with a range of environmental risks, including power plants, sewage plants, roads and highways, landfills and others. (Adobe Stock)

NC to tackle pollution disparities with Environmental Justice Council

North Carolina is taking action to address environmental injustice, specifically targeting areas disproportionately affected by pollution and climate …

Grupos de NC trabajan por equidad en la salud en medio de cambios en Medicaid

La equidad sanitaria se está convirtiendo en una prioridad en Carolina del Norte a medida que Medicaid experimenta cambios. Las personas en todo …

NC groups work to improve health equity amid Medicaid changes

Health equity is becoming a top priority in North Carolina as Medicaid undergoes changes. People across the state are experiencing updates, that …

A 2017 report in the New England Journal of Medicine found, among participants with coronary artery disease, fluctuation in body weight was associated with higher mortality and a higher rate of cardiovascular events, independent of traditional risk factors. (Karen Roach/Adobe Stock)

Post-holiday diets can impact heart health

Diet and exercise ads may be all your social media feed is filled with in January, however, resolutions to maintain balance are best for the heart…

The latest America's Health Rankings report showed 11% of people avoided care because of a lack of insurance between 2021 and 2022. (Adobe Stock)

Report: Depression rates on rise in North Carolina

Depression is on the rise in North Carolina, based on the latest America's Health Rankings data. Between 2018 and 2022, mental distress increased by …

North Carolina is one of 41 states to expand Medicaid since 2014. (Adobe Stock)

Officials urge NC residents to enroll during Medicaid expansion

North Carolina is pushing to expand health care to those who need it most and officials from UnitedHealthcare are urging residents to take advantage o…

More than 2,000 patients with intellectual or developmental disabilities have received dental care in group home day center settings across North Carolina, according to Access Dental. (Adobe Stock)

Improving NC access to dental care for people with disabilities

Most people probably never give a second thought to their visits to the dentist, but not everyone can navigate this process with ease. People with …

KFF research suggests that Medicaid expansion has helped reduce disparities in coverage by income, age, marital status, disability status and, in some studies, race/ethnicity. (Adobe Stock)

North Carolinians gain greater access to health care with Medicaid expansion

Starting Friday, North Carolinians will have greater access to health care as the long-awaited Medicaid expansion is launched. Medicaid will …

The Data Resource Library was collaboratively developed by grantees and community partners to bridge the gap between data literacy, accessibility and capacity, creating an engaging and direct resource.(Adobe Stock)

NC groups create database to increase access for health equity

Organizations in North Carolina are stepping up to make data more accessible for those in need. Kate B. Reynolds, together with the North Carolina …

La Biblioteca de Recursos de Datos fue desarrollada en colaboraci�n por beneficiarios y socios de la comunidad para salvar la brecha entre la alfabetizaci�n de datos, la accesibilidad y la capacidad, creando un recurso atractivo y directo. (Adobe Stock)

Grupos de NC crean base de datos para aumentar acceso a equidad sanitaria

Organizaciones de Carolina del Norte están dando un paso adelante para hacer que los datos sean más accesibles para quienes los necesitan…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported about one in three adults did not get a dental exam or have their teeth cleaned in 2019, and people in urban areas were more likely to visit a dentist than those in rural areas. (Adobe Stock)

NC dentist highlights need to address health risks of bleeding gums

Bleeding gums may seem like a minor annoyance, but experts warn they could indicate underlying health problems, which should not be taken lightly…

In the last 18 years, 195 rural hospitals in the U.S. have either closed completely (100) or converted to emergency or outpatient care only (95), based on data from the University of North Carolina's Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research. (Adobe Stock)

NC health insurance: Think ahead to choose best plan for 2024

It is almost time to select health insurance for the coming year in North Carolina, which means starting your research now and getting acquainted …

Among 12- to 17-year-olds nationwide, 2.08 million or 8.33% report using drugs in the last month. (Adobe Stock)

North Carolina fights back against youth overdose epidemic

In the wake of the devastating overdose epidemic in North Carolina, the state's Department of Health and Human Services is stepping up to aid …

Last year, CCF estimated that as many as 6.7 million children could experience a period of uninsurance as a consequence of the unwinding. (Adobe Stock)<br /><br />

North Carolina Children at Risk of Losing Health Coverage

Right now, many North Carolina Medicaid participants are up for redetermination - and experts are concerned about the number of North Carolina …

El a�o pasado, el CCF calcul� que hasta 6.7 millones de ni�os podr�an experimentar un periodo de carencia de seguro como consecuencia de la eliminaci�n. (Adobe Stock)

Niños de Carolina del Norte en riesgo de perder cobertura médica

En este momento, muchos participantes de Medicaid de Carolina del Norte están listos para una redeterminación y los expertos están …

About one in five North Carolina residents has unpaid medical bills in the collections process. (Adobe Stock) About one in five North Carolina residents has unpaid medical bills that are in the collections process. (Adobe Stock) About one in five North Carolina residents has unpaid medical bills that are in the collections process. (Adobe Stock)

NC Foundation Helps Erase $2.2 Million in Medical Debt

The burden of medical debt is not so heavy anymore for some lucky North Carolina residents. The Coastal Credit Union Foundation partnered with the …

Ten million third molars, commonly known as wisdom teeth, are extracted from about 5 million people in the United States each year, at an annual cost of more than $3 billion. (Adobe Stock)

Words of Wisdom on Wisdom Teeth: Insights from NC Oral Surgeon

About six in 10 people have wisdom teeth, and for parents hearing they need to get a child's wisdom teeth removed, a North Carolina oral surgeon has …

Atrium Health is one of the businesses committing to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Care Sector Pledge, aiming to reduce emissions by 50% percent by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. (Adobe Stock)

Report: NC Faces Urgent Need for Clean Air, Climate Action

North Carolina is grappling with the consequences of climate change, with sweltering summers, a surge in wildfires, and frequent extreme weather …

Gen Z breaks the silence with higher rates of self-reporting and treatment for mental health conditions. In the past two years, nearly 20% of people in this age group report having anxiety. (Adobe Stock)

Stepping Up to Help 'Gen Z' Navigate Mental Health Needs in NC

Research shows that members of "Generation Z" - now in their teens to mid-20s - are almost twice as likely to struggle with mental health issues as ot…

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the proposed standards for coal and natural gas power plants would result in avoiding up to 617 million metric tons of total carbon dioxide emissions through 2042. (Adobe Stock)

Deadline Nears to Comment on Proposed NC Pollution Standards

Climate change is a pressing concern as the world deals with heat waves and poor air quality caused by recent wildfires. To safeguard the health and …

Youth-Led Nonprofit Works to Transform Rural NC Health, Wellness

Rural areas in North Carolina have long been grappling with limited access to services, from health care to internet access, and a unique nonprofit …

The CDC Foundation, a nonprofit that supports the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, estimates that each month in the United States, consumers purchase 11.9 million in disposable e-cigarettes. (Adobe Stock)<br /><br /><br />

A Push to End Disposable Vape Sales in NC

Disposable vapes are posing a growing environmental threat in North Carolina and across the country, according to a new report. The U.S. Public …

Aspartame was approved for use as a sweetener in the United States in 1974. (Adobe Stock)

Dueling Reports about Aspartame Leave Consumers Confused

Recent news headlines about the possible cancer risks from using the common artificial sweetener aspartame might have alarmed people who eat and drink…

Statewide enrollment grew 36% during the pandemic, with more than 797,000 people newly qualifying for coverage from March 2020 until last April. (Adobe Stock)

Medicaid Redetermination in NC: Thousands at Risk of Losing Coverage

North Carolinians face a significant challenge as the federal provision preventing states from removing Medicaid participants from their coverage in t…

La inscripci�n en todo el estado creci� un 36 % durante la pandemia, con m�s de 797 000 personas que calificaron para la cobertura desde marzo de 2020 hasta abril pasado. (Adobe Stock)

NC Redetermina Medicaid: miles en riesgo de perder la cobertura

Los habitantes de Carolina del Norte enfrentan un desafío significativo ahora que ha vencido la disposición federal que impedía que los…

Between 1999 and 2019, more than 800,000 people died from drug overdoses in the United States. (Milovan Zrnic/Adobe Stock)

NC Families, Advocates Demand Expansion of Good Samaritan Laws

As North Carolina faces an increasing number of overdose-related deaths, there are new calls urging the state to update and expand its Good Samaritan …

The average annual cost of child care in North Carolina is $9,255 for an infant and $7,592 for a 4-year-old. (Adobe Stock)

Report Highlights NC Needs for More & Better Child Care

Families in North Carolina are in critical need of more and better child care options, according to the latest Kids Count Data Book, released today …

One in four adults ages 20 to 64 has at least one cavity, but most people probably do not consider their alcohol intake as a factor. (Adobe Stock)

NC Dentists Highlight Alcohol's Impact on Dental Health

When people enjoy a mixed drink or glass of a wine at a summer party or picnic, the last thing they are probably thinking about is what it may be …

According to MDVIP, 60% of Americans do not know food sensitivities are not the same as food allergies. (Adobe Stock)

Survey: Most People Have Poor Gut Health

In North Carolina and nationwide, people surveyed by the health care group MDVIP admit they neglect their gut health for the most part, despite …

Rates of mental and behavioral health challenges have increased broadly among women and children across the nation in recent years, according to the UnitedHealth Foundation. (Adobe Stock)

Expert Stresses Importance of Health Care, Screenings for NC Women

As National Women's Health Month comes to an end, an expert emphasized the need for increased health care and screenings for women in North Carolina …

More than 4,000 women die of cervical cancer each year. (Adobe Stock)

HPV Self-Collection May Increase Testing Among Under-Screened NC Women

Researchers from the University of North Carolina's School of Medicine and Gillings School of Public Health are exploring the potential of HPV self-co…

Around 77,900 transgender youths live in 11 states that passed bans or took other executive actions this year or in prior years to prohibit or limit their access to gender-affirming care. (Valerii Honcharuk/Adobe Stock)

NC Advocates, Doctors Speak Out Against Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

In North Carolina, advocates and health care professionals are voicing their opposition to recent medical care restrictions they call legislative …

Some 77% of small business owners say the consolidation of hospital systems in their areas has worsened the overall availability and quality of health-care services in their communities. (Leigh Trail/Adobe Stock)

NC Small Businesses Demand Action on Costs Linked to Hospital Mergers

Small-business owners in North Carolina are reaching out to legislators for help, citing hospital mergers as one reason their health-care costs are …

Median operating margins among rural hospitals were higher in expansion than non-expansion states in 2019, according to KFF. (Adobe Stock)

NC Medicaid Expansion Agreement Could Bolster Rural Hospitals

North Carolina lawmakers recently reached a bipartisan agreement that paves the way for an additional 600,000 residents to gain access to health cover…

The National Eating Disorders Association offers a screening tool on its website for someone wondering if they or a family member suffer an eating disorder. (Adobe Stock)

NC Minorities Receive Less Treatment for Eating Disorders

As part of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, specialists are calling for additional funding, research and resources for people affected by …

Katlyn Moss, pictured at the Clay County Recreation Center in Hayesville in November, had to travel more than an hour in the snow to give birth to her daughter in 2018. (Colby Rabon/Carolina Public Press)

Lack of Maternal Care Threatens Health of Western NC Mothers

By Shelby Harris and Sarah Melotte for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for North Carolina News Service Service for the Public New…

Children aged 5 to 19 from low-income families are twice as likely to have cavities, compared with children from higher-income households, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Adobe Stock)

Children’s Dental Health Month: Tooth Decay Warning Signs Explained

More than 20% of U.S. children 2 to 5 years old, and 52% of children 6 to 8 have dental cavities - according to a report published last year in the …

Total Medicaid/CHIP enrollment grew to 90.9 million in September 2022, an increase of 19.8 million or more than 27.9% from enrollment in February 2020, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. (Adobe Stock)

NC's Most Vulnerable Face Challenges with Tailored Health Plans

Roughly 2.8 million North Carolinians receive Medicaid benefits, and many are being transitioned over to managed health care plans. It means their …

La inscripci�n total de Medicaid/CHIP aument� a 90,9 millones en septiembre de 2022, un aumento de 19,8 millones o m�s del 27,9 % desde la inscripci�n en febrero de 2020, seg�n Fundaci�n Kaiser Familiar. (Adobe Stock)

NC Personas vulnerables enfrentan desafíos con planes de salud personalizados

Aproximadamente 2,8 millones de habitantes de Carolina del Norte reciben beneficios de Medicaid, y muchos están pasando a planes de atenció…

In 2020, about two in 10 deaths from coronary artery disease occurred in adults younger than 65, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Adobe Stock)

Cardiac Arrest or Heart Attack? NC Residents Urged to Learn Difference

Heart disease killed more than 19,000 North Carolinians in 2020, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

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