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Medicaid expansion will cover people ages 19 through 64 years with higher incomes, closing the healthcare coverage gap for North Carolinians.
The North Carolina Department of Human and Health Services says the best way to apply is online, but applicants can also do so on the phone or email.
In 2021 the town was approved for United States Department of Agriculture and state funding to improve the town’s water system.
The Department of Health and Human Services said the adult died last week.
Martin County officials say those seeking health records from Martin General Hospital can now do so online through Sharecare.
The Department of Health and Human Services said a child in the western part of the state recently died from complications of the flu.
The number of pancreatic cancer patients is on the rise according to an ECU Health Oncology professor
Wednesday, the Intrepid Spirit Center at Camp Lejeune celebrated 10 years of care for service members – past and present – suffering from TBI and other related ailments.
The U.S. News and World Report ranked 420 nursing homes in NC, with only 31 receiving 5 of 5 stars.
Today’s free event is expected to feature interactive booths and several stations with cooking demonstrations, community resources, and much more.
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The Beaufort County Health Department will offer the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to anyone 6 months and older.
Walk-ins are welcome, but donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment.
There will be 144 inpatient beds and 24 will be specifically slated for children.
The hospital is expected to open in the spring of 2025.
DHHS said one of those victims tested positive for both the flu and COVID-19.
The 144-bed hospital is expected to open in Greenville in spring 2025.
Team members at ECU Health and the Maynard Children’s Hospital will wear their best costumes and decorate their vehicles for the socially distanced drive-by Halloween parade this afternoon.
Congressman Greg Murphy says there haven’t been any new Medicare allotted slots for roughly 30 years.
Trillium Health Resources hosted its first LatinX Summit event. The event placed a focus on physical health discrepancies and concerns in areas such as diabetes, HIV, and child preventative measures for Hispanic communities.
The Beaufort County Health Department will be holding three drive-thru influenza vaccination clinics with no appointment required.
WITN News has learned that ECU Health Medical Center is expected to be out-of-network for Humana’s various Medicare Advantage plans, including those that cover some retired state employees.
The Health Department clinic in Morehead City will be accepting appointments for receiving the new vaccine while supplies last.
The Beaufort County Health Department will be holding three drive-thru influenza vaccination clinics this month.
The health department says appointments will be required for Pitt County middle and high school students getting care at immunization clinics.
The town hall starts at 6 p.m. on Elizabeth City State University’s campus.
The Pitt County Board of Health named Wes Gray as public health director during its September 12th board meeting.
There is a shortage of mental health care workers, but studies show there is an increased need.
This means the Greenville medical center has met nationally and internationally recognized standards after a review of surgical outcomes data, medical records, and internal processes.
The American Cancer Society says about 288,300 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer and about 34,700 will die from the illness.
The specialists will collect data and determine the best course of action for overdoses and how to limit their impact in the future.
The Williamston hospital shut down on August 3rd and said at the time its clinics would remain open.
During the week, staff are highlighting the experiences of working parents who strive to balance their careers while nurturing their children.
ECU dental school and UNC Pembroke signed an early assurance agreement for dental school students.
Martin General Hospital closed suddenly on August 2nd, leaving the county with no operating hospital or emergency facility.
Middle and high school students have the chance to receive their required vaccinations before the school year starts.
Health officials say vaccines to help prevent the spread of rubella, measles, mumps, tetanus, and whooping cough are required for students no later than 30 days after the first day of school.
The Williamston hospital said it lost $13 million last year.
Vibrio are bacteria that normally live in warm seawater or brackish water.
Lighthouse Family Retreat is hosting its retreat in Emerald Isle this summer with one goal – to strengthen families living through childhood cancer.
Several Hospitals in the east reported vacancies in nursing jobs with the hospital.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services says women of childbearing years should avoid eating certain kinds of fish altogether from the Cape Fear.
Two ECU Health hospitals are recognized for their continued service to Eastern Carolina patients.
This is the first time that the expo will be in person since 2019. It is free and open to the public.
The Department of Health and Human Services has declared May 11th the end of the federal Public Health Emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about the disease and discuss their experiences and needs.
Operation Medicine Drop is for residents who have prescribed medication they no longer need to have the proper way of disposing of them.
North Carolina has seen an increase in STI cases according to NCDHHS.
State health officials say that COVID-19 as a public health emergency will end on May 11 as the virus will be a routine part of public health.
The public is encouraged to attend the unveiling of the brick sculptor this morning. It honors healthcare workers who worked amid the COVID-19 pandemic and others.