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Updated: Jan. 18, 2022 at 9:10 PM EST
|By Deric Rush
Two severe storms heading for eastern regions of North Carolina could cause area testing sites to shut down.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2022 at 8:43 PM EST
|By Deric Rush
Onslow County Schools will move to remote instruction for Friday for grades Pre-K through 8th grade as a result of staffing shortages.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2022 at 10:48 PM EST
|By Cindy Choi
Since the Delta variant began spreading in August, the Red Cross said they’ve experienced low donor turnout and the trend continues as the Omicron variant took over.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2022 at 8:11 PM EST
|By Deric Rush
More than 115 hospitals in our state have seen a rise in hospitalizations.
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Updated: Jan. 4, 2022 at 9:16 PM EST
|By Deric Rush
On Monday, Onslow County Public Health Director Kristen Hoover shared that the county had reached a record in daily COVID cases.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2022 at 11:14 AM EST
|By WITN Web Team
Last year, the health system and East Carolina University agreed to a joint operating agreement, effective January 1st.
Updated: Jan. 1, 2022 at 11:54 AM EST
|By Maddie Kerth
The Fleet Feet team has some advice to start strong and keep up with your goals.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2021 at 8:20 PM EST
|By WITN Web Team
Carolina East received the 2022 Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2021 at 7:43 PM EST
|By Justin Lundy and WITN Web Team
With just one week until many students in Eastern Carolina return to school, Duke health experts are learning new ways for kids to stay in school even if they’re exposed to COVID-19.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2021 at 5:51 PM EST
|By Deric Rush
Some Eastern Carolina healthcare staff say they have worked numerous 15-hour shifts since Christmas.
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Updated: Dec. 29, 2021 at 4:53 PM EST
|By WITN Web Team
Vidant Health says that effective 8 a.m. Dec. 30th, a new requirement that all visitors wear a hospital-issued mask will be enforced.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2021 at 5:32 PM EST
|By Maddie Gardner
Someone needs blood every two seconds in the United States
Updated: Dec. 21, 2021 at 6:04 PM EST
|By Deric Rush
With Christmas this weekend and New Year’s the following, health experts say testing with rapid test kits is essential to keep loved ones safe.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2021 at 2:19 PM EST
|By Mara McJilton
Health officials recommend 5,000 to 10,000 steps per day. In addition, an average of 150 minutes to 300 minutes of scheduled moderate-to-intense level exercise is recommended, or 75 to 100 minutes if it’s a more vigorous exercise.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2021 at 7:54 PM EST
|By Deric Rush
Dr. Cohen, Department of Health and Human Services secretary, said the Omicron variant is the most contagious variant yet.
Updated: Dec. 18, 2021 at 8:20 PM EST
|By Maddie Kerth
Kirk Whitley said he doesn’t plan to stop at 145 pints.
Updated: Dec. 17, 2021 at 7:27 PM EST
|By Deric Rush
Health experts encourage booster shots amid Omicron spread.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2021 at 7:50 PM EST
|By Deric Rush
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported the first flu-related death of the 2021-2022 flu season on Tuesday.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2021 at 4:45 PM EST
|By Conrad Hoyt
The NCDHHS says the state is seeing more influenza activity than at any time since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2021 at 1:51 PM EST
|By Conrad Hoyt
The health system says more than 4,000 donors contributed to the campaign over the course of 7 years.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2021 at 7:15 AM EST
|By WITN Web Team
The blood drive will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 22 at 700 Cromwell Drive in Greenville.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2021 at 8:55 PM EST
|By Deric Rush
Clinic has ribbon cutting despite being opened.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2021 at 8:32 PM EST
|By Maddie Kerth
“It took a little time but it’s worth it,” parent Douglas Dunn said.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2021 at 7:58 PM EST
|By Deric Rush
South African data reports show that the variant has already hospitalized children younger than two years old.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2021 at 4:14 PM EST
|By Conrad Hoyt
Dr. Mandy Cohen said the Omicron variant likely did not originate in Africa, but “we still have a lot to learn” about it.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2021 at 6:58 PM EST
|By Deric Rush
Health experts recommend limited contact during Thanksgiving.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2021 at 10:31 AM EST
|By Liz Bateson
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer among men and women nationwide and is the leading cause of cancer death in North Carolina and the U.S.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2021 at 2:46 PM EST
|By Conrad Hoyt
Health officials are reminding everyone to continue practicing social distancing and to wear masks when mingling with large crowds.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2021 at 11:47 AM EST
|By WITN Web Team
The lunch will be held at Texas Roadhouse at 720 SW Greenville Boulevard in Greenville from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 3.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2021 at 3:29 PM EST
|By Conrad Hoyt
A group of about 50 students from South Lenoir High School cheered on UNC Lenoir Heath Care personnel Thursday night.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2021 at 9:49 PM EST
|By Conrad Hoyt
Greenville Mayor P.J. Connelly officially declared Wednesday World Prematurity Day in the city.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2021 at 7:52 PM EST
|By Maddie Kerth
The CDC is expected to discuss the expansion of booster shot eligibility to all adults over 18 years old on Friday.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2021 at 2:08 PM EST
|By Conrad Hoyt
A press release from the county says vaccines will be available by appointment only.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2021 at 1:46 PM EST
|By WITN Web Team
Pitt County commissioners gave their unanimous approval to the plan that would, among other things, change the name of the hospital system to ECU Health.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2021 at 10:35 AM EST
|By WITN Web Team
ECU trustees this morning approved the agreement between the Brody School of Medicine and Vidant Health.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2021 at 1:29 PM EST
|By WITN Web Team
Assistant Superintendent Elliot Thomas with Craven County Water said that tests from a state certified lab showed the system to be free of coliform bacteria.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2021 at 6:14 PM EDT
|By Deric Rush
President Biden issued the federal order Thursday that is expected to impact about 84 million workers at medium and large businesses.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2021 at 2:46 PM EDT
|By Conrad Hoyt
Gov. Cooper visited a pediatric office in Orange County Thursday to see its operations in vaccinating children ages 5-11.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2021 at 5:02 PM EDT
|By Maddie Kerth
With no severe side effects or safety concerns reported, the vaccine has been deemed safe and effective for children ages 5-11.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2021 at 5:57 AM EDT
|By Nikki Hauser
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, North Carolina had a shortage of nurses.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2021 at 6:47 PM EDT
|By Deric Rush
An influential advisory panel recommended child-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 Tuesday.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2021 at 1:29 PM EDT
|By Conrad Hoyt
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation says it incinerated 27,493 pounds of unused prescription medications.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2021 at 12:43 PM EDT
|By WITN Web Team
You can check out the progress of the WITN beards on WITN First at Four each Friday throughout the month of November.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2021 at 5:11 PM EDT
|By Hannah Jeffries
Kenny Laughinghouse is selling precious mums to support the cancer center at CarolinaEast.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2021 at 4:01 PM EDT
|By Associated Press and WITN Web Team
Vidant Health is detailed in the report as well which showed that the system’s tax exemption was $148 million from 2019 to 2020.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2021 at 8:12 AM EDT
|By WITN Web Team
The American Cancer Society says the number of cancer screenings dropped significantly during the pandemic.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2021 at 7:03 PM EDT
|By Maddie Kerth
Cancer attacked Powell’s plasma cells and left his body’s immune system severely compromised.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2021 at 11:06 AM EDT
|By WITN Web Team
ECSU will also require all guests provide proof of vaccination, or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of the event.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2021 at 6:55 PM EDT
|By Deric Rush
Childcare workers want vaccination age lowered.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2021 at 10:19 AM EDT
|By WITN Web Team
Officials told employees in an email Wednesday that the vaccines aren’t required for existing employees, but all employees must be vaccinated to be eligible for a wellness incentive program.