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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday, Nov. 2, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss how people can access support to help quit smoking, vaping or using tobacco, as well as other ways they can care for their health
Published: Sunday, November 19th, 2023 @ 3:46 pm
By: ENC NOW
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Newborn Screening Program has been awarded a federal grant that supports enhancements to the state's newborn screening system.
Published: Monday, November 6th, 2023 @ 6:35 am
By: ENC NOW
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State health leaders met at the Governor’s Mansion on Sept. 20 to discuss increasing affordable access for some breast cancer screenings.
Published: Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 @ 3:34 pm
By: ENC NOW
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This week, Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) led on three separate healthcare initiatives, aimed at improving the lives of millions of Americans.
Published: Friday, March 10th, 2023 @ 8:55 am
By: ENC NOW
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Babies born in North Carolina will now be screened for two additional disorders, along with the other disorders screened for by the NC Department of Health and Human Services’ Newborn Screening Program.
Published: Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 @ 7:59 am
By: ENC NOW
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In order to better reach those with substance use disorders, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is awarding $4.4 million in funding for 15 mobile units to provide screening, assessment, treatment, primary care and recovery support services.
Published: Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021 @ 9:40 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is launching an expanded COVID-19 screening testing program to support public, charter and private K-12 schools in protecting students and staff from the spread of COVID-19.
Published: Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021 @ 9:24 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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More than 175,000 people currently living in North Carolina have been diagnosed with chronic viral hepatitis, and many more may have hepatitis but do not realize they are infected.
Published: Friday, May 7th, 2021 @ 1:50 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Every North Carolina student, from kindergarteners to post-graduates, will have new health and safety rules to follow this fall.
Published: Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 @ 12:03 am
By: Carolina Journal
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging people to speak with their physician or local health department about hepatitis A and B vaccine, viral hepatitis screenings and treatment options
Published: Friday, May 25th, 2018 @ 2:21 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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County public health departments across North Carolina are keeping families and communities safe year-round through immunizations, screenings, infectious disease control and promotion of healthy lifestyles, while also meeting the challenges of addiction, overdose and a rising death rate related to o
Published: Monday, April 16th, 2018 @ 11:34 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Your likelihood of developing colon cancer is an astounding one in 20, according to the American Cancer Society
Published: Monday, March 20th, 2017 @ 8:17 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Syphilis rates in North Carolina are highest since the year 2000, and state health officials are reminding citizens that regular screening is key to prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases
Published: Saturday, March 19th, 2016 @ 4:25 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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Vidant Medical Center joins forces with more than 500 local and national organizations to increase colorectal cancer screening rates across the country
Published: Sunday, March 13th, 2016 @ 3:58 am
By: Announcements
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Vidant Health and its physician partners are offering you the chance to learn how early detection, regular screening, and advanced treatment options can give you the power against breast cancer with our Pink Power Speaking tour, a series of eight events offered across the region.
Published: Wednesday, September 30th, 2015 @ 10:48 am
By: Chris Downey
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Vidant Health launched a new lung screening procedure which has the potential to detect lung cancer at earlier stages, when it's easiest to cure. Lung cancer is the second most diagnosed cancer in both men and women and it's also the leading cause of cancer death in the country.
Published: Thursday, December 4th, 2014 @ 3:47 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Vidant Health is offering free depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar screenings across eastern North Carolina during events throughout October.
Published: Tuesday, September 30th, 2014 @ 7:57 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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May is National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month – the month dedicated to increasing public awareness of the importance of skin cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment.
Published: Thursday, May 8th, 2014 @ 7:42 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Vidant Medical Center will be working with the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University to sponsor a free kidney screening for the Greenville area.
Published: Friday, March 7th, 2014 @ 6:43 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Vidant Health and its physician partners are offering you the chance to learn how early detection, regular screening, and advanced treatment options can give you the power against breast cancer. This year's keynote speaker, DeLores Pressley, will be presenting The Power of an UP Woman.
Published: Thursday, October 3rd, 2013 @ 7:00 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Vidant Health and its physician partners are empowering thousands of women across eastern North Carolina in the fight against breast cancer through risk assessments, regular screenings and advanced treatment options.
Published: Friday, October 5th, 2012 @ 11:34 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The public is invited to attend a free education and stroke awareness screening session in Grimesland.
Published: Thursday, August 23rd, 2012 @ 11:53 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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