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UNC Health and UnitedHealthcare negotiations: Another NC …

WebABC11 reached out to UnitedHealthcare, which said UNC Health's current stance in negotiations would mean a $570 million increase in healthcare costs over the …

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Massive cyberattack on healthcare giant still blocking patients …

WebCUMBERLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- It has been two weeks and a massive cyberattack against a major healthcare company is still hindering access to …

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Nationwide cyberattack on healthcare giant blocks patients from

WebFAYETTEVILLE, N,C. (WTVD) -- A cyberattack against a healthcare tech giant shut down people's access to their medications all across the country. It affected …

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Hospital restrictions NC As respiratory illnesses rise, North

WebDURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- The new year is bringing new policies at several area hospitals. They are part of a new effort to slow the spread of respiratory illnesses. …

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Nearly half of North Carolinians are obese, study shows

WebA study by NORC at the University of Chicago found that nearly half of all North Carolinians are living with obesity based on their body mass index (BMI). …

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Medicaid expansion coverage enrollment in North Carolina now …

WebRALEIGH, N.C. -- Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Monday that enrollment in North Carolina's new Medicaid coverage for low-income adults has surpassed 400,000 in …

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WakeMed to build 2 new hospitals in Garner, including one to …

WebGARNER, N.C. (WTVD) -- A 53-acre wooded lot in Garner will soon be the home of a brand new health initiative. WakeMed announced it planned to build a "whole …

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WakeMed and Cigna come to agreement on new long-term …

WebRALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- After months of negotiations, WakeMed and Cigna announced Friday they have agreed on a contract. The agreement comes as the …

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3 new cases of mpox identified in Wake County

WebWAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- Wake County Public Health (WCPH) announced three new confirmed cases of mpox within the last six weeks. Mpox is a virus …

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North Carolina removes children from a nature therapy program's …

WebLAKE TOXAWAY, N.C. -- North Carolina health officials said Friday that they are removing all children from the care of a nature-based therapy program nearly two weeks after the …

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NC hospital shuts down

WebMartin General Hospital in Williamston suspended operations on Thursday and is filing for bankruptcy, according to a hospital news release.

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UNC Health reaches agreement with

WebUNC Health signed a new long-term agreement with UnitedHealthcare that will allow United members in North Carolina to continue to receive care from UNC …

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Back-to-school: Cumberland County hosting immunization clinics …

WebNext month, Cumberland County health and school officials will also broaden their services to make it easier for parents to get their children up-to-date on their …

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North Carolina State Health Plan ends coverage for popular …

WebRALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina State Health Plan will no longer cover popular weight-loss drugs, effective on Monday. Board members voted in January …

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UnitedHealthcare reveals data breach, says some NC residents …

WebMINNEAPOLIS (WTVD) -- UnitedHealthcare said Friday that a data breach may affect some North Carolina residents. The "data security incident" involves patients' …

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Joe Biden, Kamala Harris visiting Raleigh with health care, polling

WebThe Biden administration said the President and Vice President will lay out an argument for why health care in the United States is a right, not a privilege.

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ABC11 Troubleshooter Triangle business owner owed close to …

WebRALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A Triangle small business owner is owed close to $200,000 after a cyberattack caused problems nationwide for pharmacies, hospital …

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc housing and wellness day

WebHousing, health and mental health are key priorities for people in the Triangle, according to the most recent Wake County Community Health Needs Assessment.

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Dahlia Morris Community organizes drive-by parade to celebrate

WebLELAND, N.C. (WTVD) -- A community in the Town of Leland recently organized a drive-by parade in honor of 18-month-old Dahlia Morris. Dahlia suffers from …

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Planet vs. Plastics: Earth Day 2024 aims to raise awareness about

WebMonday is Earth Day and the official theme for 2024 is "Planet vs. Plastics.". The main message this year is to raise awareness of the health risks of plastics, with a …

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RDU plane crash: Injured passenger UNC Doctor Paul Chelminski …

WebRALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A UNC Health physician who was involved in a plane crash at Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Wednesday is back home after …

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Ominous, yet romantic start to Joey's season of 'The Bachelor,' …

WebTalyah, 23, gave Joey a save-the-date to their wedding. She's an esthetician from Huntington Beach, California. Nat, 26, works as a professor and registered nurse in …

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Biker club fight leaves 5 men injured at Clayton bar, police say

WebCLAYTON, N.C. (WTVD) -- Five men were sent to the hospital Wednesday night following a bar fight turned shooting between rival biker clubs in Clayton, authorities …

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