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Heal Charlotte opens new center to help homeless wcnc.com

WEBWith a $2.5 million grant from the City of Charlotte, the campus can serve 100 families with housing support, fresh food, and job opportunities.

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Free COVID, flu vaccines in Mecklenburg County wcnc.com

WEBUpdated: 6:47 PM EDT October 12, 2023. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Those who are uninsured or underinsured can get free coronavirus and flu vaccines in Mecklenburg …

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April is Foot Health Awareness Month

WEBApril is Foot Health Awareness Month and as we learned from The Good Feet Store it’s so important to take care of your feet.Store Manager, Melanie …

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WEBHealth. Water chemical crackdown could impact millions of people in South Carolina. Health officials around the country are working to crack down on so-called "forever …

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Boosting safety on Charlotte, NC greenways Local news wcnc.com

WEBTo help users identify their location to 911 in the event of an emergency, and to quicken the response time of emergency services, Park and Recreation continues to …

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Expanding access to new sickle cell disease treatment in NC

WEBAccording to NCDHHS, 68,000 people in North Carolina have sickle cell disease and 95% of those with it are Black or African American. White said the goal is …

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Charlotte women bringing awareness to Crohn's disease wcnc.com

WEBHealth Crohn's is not 'a sexy thing to talk about,' but two Charlotte women are bringing awareness to the disease by sharing their journeys

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National watchdog rates Charlotte hospitals for patient safety

WEBThe ratings were released by The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that advances patient safety in hospitals.This year's grades mark the 10th …

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C.W. Williams Community Health Center helping the uninsured

WEBCHARLOTTE, Mecklenburg County — In Charlotte's LoSo neighborhood, there is a place that cares about the entire individual. It was built on a vision 50 years …

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Air quality alert raises concerns of ozone in Charlotte wcnc.com

WEBThe American Lung Association released its annual "State of the Air" report on Wednesday. It serves as a report card for air pollution and impacts to public health.

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UnitedHealth offers new details on Change cyberattack impact

WEBThe cyberattack earlier this year disrupted payment and insurance claims processing around the country, stressing doctor’s offices and health care systems.

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New medical school coming to Charlotte wcnc.com

WEBCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte will soon have a new school in town, and it'll be the Queen City's first-ever four-year medical school. The Wake Forest School of …

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A new medical school in Charlotte could be largest in state

WEBCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Atrium Health and Wake Forest University are set to open a four year medical school in Charlotte. It will be the largest school for physicians …

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Student loan forgiveness halted for certain borrowers wcnc.com

WEBCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Department of Education will temporarily stop processing student loan forgiveness for many borrowers while it transitions the Public …

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Teen charged with east Charlotte homicide

WEBCHARLOTTE, N.C. — A 17-year-old is accused of killing another teen earlier this month in east Charlotte. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officers …

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Healthy Kids Day, held nationwide

WEBThe special days, are put on to celebrate mental and physical health. There are more than 1,400 ‘Y’ locations across all 50 states. For more information on Healthy Kids …

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Mooresville preschool releases thousands of ladybugs on Earth …

WEBMOORESVILLE, N.C. — Students at Chesterbrook Academy Preschool in Mooresville celebrated Earth Day by releasing thousands of ladybugs into the …

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North Carolina sees 4 flu deaths already this season

WEBCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Another person has died from flu complications in North Carolina this week, bringing the state to four deaths this flu season. But it’s not the …

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Mecklenburg County offering free HIV testing December 1

WEBIn Mecklenburg County, HIV cases are on the rise. To combat the growing problem, Mecklenburg County Public Health is offering free testing at the Valerie C. …

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Rock Hill School partners with low-cost health center wcnc.com

WEBThe entire Rock Hill community will be allowed to access the school-based health center, which will offer primary care and mental health support.

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Supreme Court hears case on emergency abortions under state …

WEBDoctors have said Idaho’s abortion ban has already affected emergency care, arguing they now have to wait until patients are near death to perform the procedure.

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Avoid caregiver burnout wcnc.com

WEBUpdated: 2:08 PM EDT August 19, 2021. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With a growing aging population in the United States, the AARP reports that more than one in five people act …

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Major changes coming to NC bars thanks to new state regulations …

WEBThe new lawrequires bars to go through the same permitting and health inspections that restaurants face. Right now, as long as bars don't sell food as their main …

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