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State

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced the date for the state's Medicaid expansion.

Gov. Cooper announces launch date for NC Medicaid expansion

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 4:21 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
There are currently 2.87 million Medicaid recipients in North Carolina.

Pink Cupcake Walk

Pink Cupcake Walk 2023 and #TeamMolly: Mark your calendar and sign up!

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:35 PM EDT
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By Molly Grantham
Pink Cupcake Walk is partnering with WBTV and Go Jen Go, a non-profit that provides financial assistance to families in the greater Charlotte area facing the financial burden of breast cancer.

News

Rainbow Fentanyl seized by Charlotte Mecklenburg Police September 7, 2023.

Rainbow fentanyl seized in Charlotte; rehab facility warns of risks ahead of Halloween

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 7:35 PM EDT
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By Claire Kopsky
CMPD arrests 25-year-old with “rainbow fentanyl” in northeast Charlotte.

Health

Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in this unique series...

Run Kannapolis 5K Series Fall schedule Is here

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 12:29 PM EDT
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By David Whisenant
It’s not too late to sign up for the Run Kannapolis race tomorrow and the weather will be perfect!

Coronavirus

FILE - Pfizer, left, and Moderna bivalent COVID-19 vaccines are readied for use at a clinic,...

CDC signs off on updated COVID vaccine, poll shows less people concerned about virus

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 5:29 AM EDT
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By Faith Alford
The shot is recommended for everyone six months and older.

Health

A variety of vendors from throughout the region will be in attendance to provide
essential...

Salisbury VA Health Care System to host Homeless Veterans Stand Down event in Charlotte

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 8:38 PM EDT
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By David Whisenant
The Salisbury VA Health Care System will host the upcoming Homeless Veterans Stand Down, to be held in the parking lot at the Charlotte Health Care Center

Health

This event provides the opportunity for residents to safely dispose of unused, unwanted, and...

Medication Take-Back event this Saturday in Celebration of Rowan Creek Week

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 6:46 AM EDT
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By David Whisenant
In celebration of Rowan County Creek Week and the importance of keeping our local waters free of pollution, the Spencer Police Department and Rowan County Public Health are partnering to host a medication take-back event on Saturday, September 16

Mecklenburg County

Dozens of people were treated by MEDIC on Sunday at the HBCU Battle of the Bands at Memorial...

Watch out for heat related illness this week with high temperatures forecasted

Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 9:27 PM EDT
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By Lowell Rose
Dozens of people were treated by MEDIC on Sunday at the HBCU Battle of the Bands at Memorial Stadium.

Health

If you or someone you know is in a crisis, please remember the number 988. Help is just a call...

Rowan Public Health puts focus on mental health and resources

Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 6:18 AM EDT
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By David Whisenant
Mental health issues are widespread and have a profound impact on individuals, families, and communities.

Health

Overdose touches people and communities in many ways. Last year, Rowan County had 89 overdose...

Rowan Co. Public Health to observe International Overdose Awareness Day

Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 6:29 AM EDT
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By David Whisenant
International Overdose Awareness Day (IODA) is observed annually on August 31st, it is a campaign to end overdose
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Health

Alzheimer’s, diabetes research using the MURDOCK Study in Kannapolis

Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 6:36 AM EDT
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By David Whisenant
Using the MURDOCK Study, Duke University researchers are learning more about Alzheimer’s disease and why older people with diabetes have a higher risk of broken bones.

Health

Rowan Health Department reports rise in COVID-19 cases

Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 6:19 AM EDT
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By David Whisenant
In recent weeks, North Carolina has experienced a significant rise in COVID-19 cases, highlighting the ongoing presence of the virus and the need for sustained preventative actions.

Health

Catawba College Clinical Mental Health Counseling program acquires CACREP accreditation

Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 6:11 AM EDT
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By David Whisenant
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) graduate program at Catawba College received word recently that the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) granted accreditation to the program.

Education

How to make grab-and-go breakfast items for back-to-school

Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 1:17 PM EDT
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By Brad Dickerson
Chef Jill Aker-Ray joins us in the QC Kitchen for some easy grab-and-go breakfast ideas that can be made ahead of time.

Mecklenburg County

CMPD: Fatal overdoses in Charlotte up 20% over same period in 2022

Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 10:31 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff and Lowell Rose
Just last month, WBTV featured two families impacted by fentanyl.

Safety First

Best ways to prevent foodborne illness in students’ lunchboxes

Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 12:09 PM EDT
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By Shevaun Bryan
Experts recommend at least two cold sources to make sure the food stays at the right temperature.

Health

VA extends deadline through Monday for Veterans and survivors to apply for PACT Act benefits backdated to August 10, 2022

Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 7:53 AM EDT
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By David Whisenant
The Veterans Administration has announced that veterans and survivors who apply (or submit their intent to file) for PACT Act benefits by 11:59PM ET on Monday, August 14, 2023, will be eligible to have their benefits backdated to August 10, 2022

Health

Catawba College receives a $1 million gift for Nursing Program growth

Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 7:45 AM EDT
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By David Whisenant
A generous $1 million gift this summer from an anonymous donor will serve as a growth catalyst for Catawba College’s nursing program.

Health

Rowan Health Department expresses concern over lead exposure cases

Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 4:23 PM EDT
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By David Whisenant
The Rowan County Health Department is informing residents about the dangers of lead exposure following a rise in cases.

Health

Salisbury VA Health Care System appoints interim Executive Director

Updated: Aug. 5, 2023 at 3:42 PM EDT
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By David Whisenant
Salisbury VA Health Care System Associate Director Charles “Dave” Collins assumed authority from former Executive Director John J. Melton and was appointed interim executive director at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center

Health

Salisbury receives Healthiest Employer honor for fourth year

Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 6:02 AM EDT
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By David Whisenant
For the fourth year in a row, the City of Salisbury is honored as one of the “Healthiest Employers” in the greater Charlotte region

Health

‘I couldn’t even hug my daughter’: Parents lose children to fentanyl overdose

Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 9:26 AM EDT
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By Alex Giles
'The newspapers talk about how fentanyl is everywhere. It doesn’t come home until it’s your kid,' she said.

News

StarMed moving all primary care to flagship location

Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 6:02 PM EDT
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By Claire Kopsky
Health-care company clears up confusion after communication snafu.

News

Charlotte woman beats 25-centimeter sarcoma tumor

Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 6:31 AM EDT
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By Claire Kopsky
Felicia Pollard shared her cancer survival story during Sarcoma Awareness Month.

News

StarMed closes east Charlotte location without directly notifying patients

Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 5:23 PM EDT
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By Claire Kopsky
One man said he has not been able to reach his doctor’s office after more than a week of trying.

News

Mission Hospital to open first burn treatment center in Western NC

Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 9:01 AM EDT
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By Anisa Snipes
Currently, burn patients in the Upstate and Western North Carolina have to travel to either Winston-Salem or Augusta, Georgia for treatment.

WBTV Investigates

Whistleblower: State and county leaders fail to stop syphilis from spreading

Updated: Jul. 21, 2023 at 10:22 AM EDT
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By David Hodges
The whistleblower said Mecklenburg County and state health leaders aren’t doing enough to warn people about the spike in STDs she said she warned them about.

WBTV Investigates

SC mom fights to get son with special needs care from state agency under fire

Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 10:09 AM EDT
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By Nick Ochsner
State of care in South Carolina "dismal," senator says.

Health

New study shows low birth weights in South Carolina babies

Updated: Jul. 12, 2023 at 5:27 PM EDT
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By Steven Schlink
A local mother hopes to encourage others whose children are facing early health issues.

Mecklenburg County

No Swim Advisory for part of Lake Norman lifted

Updated: Jul. 10, 2023 at 11:21 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Crews said the line was repaired and the discharge discontinued.

Health

Kannapolis-based MURDOCK Study samples speed heart failure discovery

Updated: Jul. 6, 2023 at 7:01 PM EDT
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By David Whisenant
Samples and data from the MURDOCK Study — the groundbreaking community-based biorepository at Duke Kannapolis — helped to accelerate a recent heart failure discovery by Duke University researchers.

News

Recruiting physicians, addressing medical burnout

Updated: Jul. 5, 2023 at 10:40 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Novant has been looking for ways to reduce messages and automate where possible.

News

Health officials offer ways to beat the heat this 4th of July

Updated: Jul. 3, 2023 at 5:23 PM EDT
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By Claire Kopsky
Tips for enjoying the holiday festivities while keeping you and your family safe in extreme heat conditions.

News

How to beat the heat this 4th of July weekend

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 8:12 PM EDT
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By Caroline Hicks
Dr. Kobina Wilmot, a cardiologist with Novant Health, says dehydration can go from bad to worse fast.

News

Local experts weigh in on how to navigate an Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Updated: Jun. 23, 2023 at 5:04 PM EDT
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By Caroline Hicks
Dr. Robert Wiggins, a neurologist with Novant Health, says caretakers play an integral role in helping doctors create a plan.

News

Calls mount to ‘de-weaponize’ medical debt

Updated: Jun. 15, 2023 at 10:42 PM EDT
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By Whitney Clegg
Hospital group opposes relief measures, citing ‘satisfying care experience’

Health

Experts offer tips to stay safe during poor air quality days

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 7:05 PM EDT
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By Lowell Rose
Charlotte was under a Code Red Air Quality Alert for much of the day Wednesday.

Cancer

Novant Health introduces new program helping cancer patients avoid the ER

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 8:28 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The ER ByPass program helps cancer patients avoid the ER and head straight to a specialty floor with oncology-trained nurses, providers and pharmacists.

National

Group unveils best new, used cars for teen drivers

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 7:06 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
All of the used cars were no more than 10 years old.

News

Duke Physicians Warn that SB20 will Lead to More Maternal Death

Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 5:19 PM EDT
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By Whitney Clegg
The Governor is expected to veto SB20 sometime this weekend. Republican lawmakers could overturn the Governor’s veto as early as next week.

Health

Winners of the Health Equity Innovation Challenge in Cabarrus County announced

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 6:24 AM EDT
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By David Whisenant
The Health Equity Innovation Challenge winners were announced by the Flywheel Foundation

National

FDA recalls some at-home COVID-19 tests over possible bacteria risk

Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 5:16 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
According to the FDA, this recall pertains to certain lots of the SD Biosensor Pilot COVID-19 At-Home tests distributed by Roche Diagnostics.

News

New abortion ban fast-tracked through N.C. legislature. Will it tie doctor’s hands?

Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 7:23 PM EDT
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By Nick Ochsner
New N.C. law would ban abortions after 12 weeks with exceptions

Health

Rowan Co. Public Health recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month

Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 6:35 AM EDT
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By David Whisenant
May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

WBTV Investigates

‘Lives are in danger’ as N.C. nursing home inspections lag

Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 5:39 AM EDT
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By Nick Ochsner
WBTV Investigates: N.C. officials says staffing shortage leading to delayed inspections

Health

Drugmaker Akorn recalls all of its products after bankruptcy

Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 5:59 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
While no problems have been reported, Akorn is encouraging people to get rid of any medications with their labels.

Health

Samantha Busch surprises local couples with grants for IVF treatment

Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 11:09 AM EDT
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By Mary King
Infertility is defined as not being able to conceive after a year of trying.

Cabarrus County

The SUN Project, UNC-Chapel Hill Honor Mothers in Recovery at Cabarrus Health Alliance

Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 6:45 AM EDT
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By David Whisenant
On Tuesday, April 25, the Substance Use Network (SUN) Project, a collaborative system of care that uses best practices to support the health, safety, well-being, and recovery of pregnant patients with a substance use disorder, will host the Celebration of Mothers program

Health

Salisbury’s Community Care Clinic featured on PBS NewsHour

Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 6:48 AM EDT
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By David Whisenant
The Community Care Clinic of Rowan County was featured recently in a story about N.C. Medicaid expansion on PBS NewsHour.

South Carolina

Siblings with sickle cell disease searching for a donor match

Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 4:10 AM EDT
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By Molly McBride
The parent of two children who are receiving care at MUSC in Charleston is spreading awareness about an inherited disorder that affects millions of people around the world.
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