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Jason deBruyn/WUNCPediatricians and public health offices around North Carolina are getting doses of the COVID-19 vaccine this week and say they are ready for parents to bring their little ones. State health officials encourage parents to vaccinate their children, saying the vaccine is safe and effective. -
Courtesy of CDC/Getty ImagesSince May, there have been 156 cases identified in the U.S. Worldwide, there have been 3,308 cases. There have been no deaths related to this outbreak.
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The faith leaders also ask that people who use drugs have a seat at the decision-making table -
The Medicaid expansion bill includes significant changes to Certificate of Need (CON) regulations, which has already received strong pushback from the North Carolina Healthcare Association, a group that represents North Carolina hospitals.
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The Medicaid expansion bill includes, word for word, the SAVE Act, a policy that nurses advocate for, but physicians oppose. If approved, it would loosen regulations on nurses that supporters say would increase access and reduce costs. However those in opposition to change say loosened regulations would reduce quality of care.
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People who receive nutrition benefits in North Carolina now have more flexibility in buying baby formula. Limits are now waived, as a nationwide shortage drags on.
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Mobile health clinic gives life-changing mental health and addiction services.
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The Pfizer booster is the only brand currently available to children in this age range.
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WUNC Health Reporter Jason deBruyn speaks with two Duke physicians about the impacts on women's health if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
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Two new tools have emerged that could be valuable weapons for PFAS mitigation.
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One county faces millions in liability due to actions under director hired without meeting qualifications, despite having at least one applicant who met standards. State agencies say they can’t do anything to stop this.
