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Now, I am back at the rabbitpatch, for suddenly . . .it is August !
Published: Friday, August 23rd, 2019 @ 5:29 am
By: Michele Rhem
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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services officials joined other state and local officials today to dedicate the new Broughton Hospital, one of the state's three acute care psychiatric hospitals.
Published: Wednesday, August 21st, 2019 @ 6:05 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is investigating recent reports of severe lung disease after vaping.
Published: Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 @ 4:15 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is urging the public to stay out of the Chowan River near Indian Creek because of an algal bloom producing the highest levels of toxin recorded this year.
Published: Monday, August 19th, 2019 @ 2:50 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Rugged, rocky and if you like hiking; a whole bunch of scenery.
Published: Saturday, August 17th, 2019 @ 9:03 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public comment on the revision of the proposed 2019–2021 North Carolina Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) State Plan, which outlines how the state will facilitate the CSBG program over the next two years.
Published: Friday, August 16th, 2019 @ 6:52 pm
By: Daniel Bunting
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According to the Division of Public Health, there were 3,150 heat-related hospital emergency department visits reported from May 1 to Aug. 10, due to the combination of heat and humidity — particularly during periods of extreme heat.
Published: Thursday, August 15th, 2019 @ 4:42 pm
By: Daniel Bunting
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It was a tempest in a teapot-or a tempest over a tweet. A J.P. Morgan #MondayMotivation tweet took the form of an imaginary conversation between a customer and their bank account and was deemed offensive.
Published: Thursday, August 15th, 2019 @ 9:28 am
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is urging the public to stay out of the Chowan River near Leary Landing because of an algal bloom producing a toxin called microcystin.
Published: Sunday, August 11th, 2019 @ 11:27 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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I arrived at the rabbitpatch, last night. I had been away a full week and so Christian and the boxer made quite a production over my return.
Published: Sunday, August 11th, 2019 @ 9:18 am
By: Michele Rhem
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As teachers, parents and students are preparing for the start of the 2019–2020 school year, public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are reminding North Carolinians to ensure their children are current on their vaccinations
Published: Friday, August 9th, 2019 @ 1:37 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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It finally rained -and that changed everything. After weeks of blistering heat that wilted flowers and spirits, a cool wind blew and then the rain fell.
Published: Thursday, August 8th, 2019 @ 9:12 am
By: Michele Rhem
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For the second consecutive year, Vidant Medical Center (VMC) has received the Mission: Lifeline® Gold STEMI Receiving Center Quality Achievement Award and the NSTEMI Gold Quality Achievement Award for implementing the most up-to-date evidence-based treatments to improve patient care
Published: Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 @ 3:36 pm
By: Daniel Bunting
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public comment on the proposed Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program block grant plan
Published: Sunday, August 4th, 2019 @ 10:16 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed Friday as Americans with Disabilities Day in North Carolina, honoring the more than 1.3 million North Carolinians who have a disability
Published: Friday, July 26th, 2019 @ 7:41 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the Cumberland County Department of Public Health are reporting that an individual died after developing an illness caused by an amoeba that is naturally present in warm freshwater during the summer.
Published: Friday, July 26th, 2019 @ 5:33 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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I have been in Elizabeth City, a good while this summer.
Published: Thursday, July 25th, 2019 @ 10:23 am
By: Michele Rhem
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Joan D. Wynn, PhD, RN, chief quality and patient safety officer for Vidant Health, has been awarded the North Carolina Healthcare Association’s (NCHA) 2019 Clinical Leadership Award.
Published: Wednesday, July 24th, 2019 @ 1:09 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is urging the public to stay out of the Chowan River near Arrowhead Beach because of an algal bloom producing a toxin called microcystin.
Published: Wednesday, July 24th, 2019 @ 9:03 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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I always feel as though I'm taking my life in my hands when we drive to downtown Atlanta during rush hour, and I'm thankful it's not something I do often. My husband had a follow-up doctor's visit at Emory Midtown one morning, and the first bit of good news was we made it down there without mishap.
Published: Sunday, July 21st, 2019 @ 9:27 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public comment on the revision of the proposed 2019–2022 North Carolina Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) State Plan, which outlines how the state will facilitate the TANF program over the next three years.
Published: Wednesday, July 17th, 2019 @ 12:51 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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It rained last night. Evening showers came and "settled the dust", revived the countryside and cooled the air.
Published: Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 @ 6:52 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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Open enrollment for Medicaid managed care begins today in 27 counties. From July 15 through Sept. 13, 2019, more than 300,000 households with nearly 540,000 people in Medicaid can choose a health plan to provide their Medicaid services, along with a primary care provider.
Published: Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 @ 2:52 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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As previously state in the first post on my time into the land of the exotic birds, I was called upon to provide a service, and I will argue that i was the greatest beneficiary.
Published: Monday, July 15th, 2019 @ 1:56 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Like most folks, I am a busy guy; however, when my wife makes those concrete plans that are so permanent that they most resemble the ankle weights for a deep sea dive by the mob, you heed her call first and foremost.
Published: Sunday, July 14th, 2019 @ 10:44 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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I have fond memories of reading my Dr. Seuss books and still have three titles on my bookshelf.
Published: Saturday, July 13th, 2019 @ 11:04 am
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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The fourth of July passed here, without much fanfare. Christian had to work, and besides that, our family was gathering the next day, as that was when we could all do so.
Published: Thursday, July 11th, 2019 @ 1:22 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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I woke on Sunday to a fair morning. The air was cool and the sky was bright. What a pleasant surprise June has been. The hateful, southern humidity has been reduced enough to make the month mock the time of early spring.
Published: Tuesday, July 9th, 2019 @ 5:17 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Funding is available to help North Carolinians in crisis pay utility bills or secure fuel or cooling resources.
Published: Saturday, July 6th, 2019 @ 10:58 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Six rural North Carolina communities will share $1.2 million in federal grant funds to strengthen and expand their response to opioid use disorder with increased planning; prevention; evidence-based treatment, including medication-assisted treatment; and recovery service delivery.
Published: Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019 @ 10:34 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Because many Fourth of July celebrations include grilling, picnics and other outdoor food events, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is promoting easy steps everyone should take to avoid foodborne illnesses associated with summer heat.
Published: Monday, July 1st, 2019 @ 11:40 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Vidant Health hospitals have received several American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for their work in treating stroke and heart failure.
Published: Monday, July 1st, 2019 @ 2:33 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Vidant Health Board of Directors recently announced the recipients of the 2019 Board Quality Leadership Award.
Published: Thursday, June 27th, 2019 @ 3:27 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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I rose early on "Fathers' Day". It was the first day, I had been at the rabbitpatch, since school had adjourned.
Published: Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 @ 1:39 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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