NC: Health
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…
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…
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 …
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 …
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 …
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…
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 …
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…
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 …
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 …
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 …
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…