Officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Public Health today released an interim report and FAQ related to the investigation into the Legionnaire’s disease outbreak associated with the NC Mountain State Fair.
Published: Saturday, October 12th, 2019 @ 7:01 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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For the first time, a company started by East Carolina University faculty members has received a Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant from the National Institutes of Health.
Published: Saturday, October 12th, 2019 @ 1:02 pm
By: ECU News Services
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When a patient’s lungs began to fail, doctors had no ready explanation — until they read media reports of vaping-related illnesses.
Published: Tuesday, October 8th, 2019 @ 9:10 am
By: Carolina Journal
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is sharing early findings from an ongoing investigation to determine how people were exposed to Legionella bacteria
Published: Friday, October 4th, 2019 @ 2:28 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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State and local health officials are continuing an intensive investigation into an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in people who attended the NC Mountain State Fair held Sept. 6–15 at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center in Fletcher, NC.
Published: Monday, September 30th, 2019 @ 1:37 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Buncombe and Henderson County Health Departments, in conjunction with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, are investigating multiple cases of Legionnaires’ disease reported in individuals who attended the NC Mountain State Fair in Fletcher, NC, Sept. 6–15, 2019.
Published: Wednesday, September 25th, 2019 @ 3:45 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month is a time to acknowledge the challenges faced by Americans with sickle cell disease (SCD) and to reaffirm our commitment to increasing the quality, affordability, and accessibility of different treatment options.
Published: Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 @ 1:09 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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Last year more than 800 cases of tick-borne disease and more than 100 cases of domestically acquired and travel-associated mosquito-borne diseases were reported, based on preliminary data.
Published: Friday, May 10th, 2019 @ 6:21 pm
By: Daniel Bunting
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has selected seven organizations across the state to receive federal funds to promote healthier living through better nutrition and increased physical activity in the communities they serve.
Published: Sunday, February 17th, 2019 @ 11:20 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The neurosurgical team at Vidant Medical Center (VMC) was ranked among the top 100 hospitals in the nation for specialized neuroscience and spine programs by Becker's Healthcare, a leading source of business and legal information for health care leaders.
Published: Thursday, February 14th, 2019 @ 2:52 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Influenza activity is rising in North Carolina as we move closer to the peak of the 2018-19 flu season.
Published: Saturday, February 9th, 2019 @ 4:51 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the first death related to an ongoing outbreak of hepatitis A affecting parts of North Carolina
Published: Thursday, November 8th, 2018 @ 7:29 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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During National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month, we stand with those fighting sickle cell disease (SCD) and reaffirm our Nation's commitment to finding a cure for this group of hereditary red blood cell disorders.
Published: Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 @ 1:57 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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State health officials are encouraging residents and visitors to take precautions to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses following the death of a North Carolina resident from West Nile virus infection last week. This is the state's first death from and first confirmed case of West Nile virus in 2018
Published: Tuesday, July 24th, 2018 @ 2:32 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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AveXis, Inc., a clinical-stage gene therapy company developing treatments for rare and life-threatening neurological diseases, will locate a new manufacturing center in Durham County creating 200 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
Published: Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018 @ 1:33 pm
By: Governor's Office
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"It was a life-changing experience." That's how Brandon Hodges describes the kidney transplant he received a couple of months ago at Vidant Medical Center (VMC)
Published: Friday, April 27th, 2018 @ 9:40 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Scientists at the the Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute have successfully reversed Alzheimer's disease in mice, a major breakthrough researchers are hopeful will translate into treatment for humans in the near future
Published: Thursday, March 1st, 2018 @ 1:16 am
By: Daily Wire
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Governor Roy Cooper issued a proclamation recognizing Dec. 1 as World AIDS Day in North Carolina and the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health joins in this observance
Published: Friday, December 1st, 2017 @ 1:22 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Glen Campbell passes at 81 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease
Published: Thursday, August 10th, 2017 @ 2:01 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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An East Carolina University researcher is making great strides toward helping patients with vascular disease avoid limb loss
Published: Wednesday, July 19th, 2017 @ 12:05 pm
By: ECU News Services
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State health officials are encouraging North Carolinians to protect themselves against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) as a part of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Awareness Month, observed in April
Published: Friday, April 21st, 2017 @ 1:11 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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In North Carolina, roughly a third of all deaths are caused by heart disease. And many of these deaths are preventable
Published: Tuesday, February 28th, 2017 @ 11:08 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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February is American Heart Month, and Vidant Health is encouraging everyone in eastern North Carolina to "Love Your Heart."
Published: Wednesday, February 1st, 2017 @ 11:25 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) supported the 21st Century Cures Act, bipartisan legislation that increases funding for Alzheimer's and cancer research, strengthens and improves important mental health programs, and gives additional money to fight the opioid crisis across the nation.
Published: Wednesday, December 7th, 2016 @ 9:52 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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The beginning of a new school year is upon many in North Carolina and the Department of Human Services' Division of Public Health reminds parents and guardians of the importance of vaccinations for school-aged children.
Published: Thursday, September 1st, 2016 @ 5:22 pm
By: Russell Allen
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State health officials continue to encourage North Carolinians to take preventive measures against mosquito bites and to stay informed of the risk of Zika virus infection before traveling to areas with local, active transmission, now including Miami, Fla.
Published: Saturday, August 13th, 2016 @ 12:20 pm
By: Russell Allen
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Drs. Carabello And Kiser Bring International Experience To Improve Cardiovascular Care In Eastern NCThe Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University and Vidant Medical Center have appointed two acclaimed specialists to key leadership positions. Drs. Blase Carabello and Andy Kiser bring international experience and a new level of expertise in cardiovascular care to the East.
Published: Sunday, June 5th, 2016 @ 10:42 pm
By: Chris Downey
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"Tip and Toss" is the message officials are sharing during April's Tick and Mosquito Borne Disease Awareness Month, encouraging individuals to protect themselves by eliminating mosquito breeding areas and taking preventive measures to reduce the likelihood of mosquito and tick bites.
Published: Sunday, April 17th, 2016 @ 3:41 am
By: Chris Downey
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Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted overwhelmingly in favor of Kevin and Avonte's Law, which was introduced last month by Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Thom Tillis (R-NC).
Published: Saturday, April 16th, 2016 @ 2:04 am
By: Chris Downey
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During today's Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) discussed the fight to end Alzheimer's disease, and shared his own personal experience as a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease
Published: Friday, April 8th, 2016 @ 4:09 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Researchers believe stem cells may be a key to resolving birth defects and diseases such as cancer, and now a project in East Carolina University's Department of Biology is aimed at better understanding the properties and mechanisms of those cells.
Published: Wednesday, April 6th, 2016 @ 3:37 am
By: ECU News Services
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I can just hear the indignant attorney pleading his case…”You Honor, This is negligence! … It is pure and simple negligence!”
Published: Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016 @ 5:15 am
By: Alex J. Ortolano
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement on the passing of former first lady Nancy Reagan
Published: Monday, March 7th, 2016 @ 5:21 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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