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While methamphetamine has been a problem in the United States for a long time, there is a rising concern about fentanyl use and fatal overdoses. However, the two drugs combined are adding another layer to the crisis.
Published: Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 @ 4:12 am
By: Daily Wire
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The overdose epidemic has taken a heartbreaking toll on our Nation, claiming the lives of far too many Americans and devastating families and communities across the country.
Published: Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 @ 4:06 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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In the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic, New Vision Therapy is still fighting the opioid epidemic.
Published: Tuesday, November 17th, 2020 @ 8:33 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Michael Fumento argues at Issues and Insights that it’s time to “dump” models used to predict epidemics‘ impact.
Published: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020 @ 3:13 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Leaked documents reveal that Chinese Communist President Xi Jinping knew that the coronavirus outbreak in China was a highly contagious “epidemic” at the same time that China told the World Health Organization (WHO) that there was no “evidence of human-to-human transmission.”
Published: Wednesday, April 15th, 2020 @ 6:39 pm
By: Daily Wire
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Americans are tough and we've met hard challenges before.
Published: Friday, April 3rd, 2020 @ 6:03 am
By: LifeZette
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Will Coronavirus Be as Bad as the 1918 Flu Epidemic in North Carolina?
Published: Sunday, March 15th, 2020 @ 3:51 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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A new federal grant will help North Carolina partner with local justice systems — including local law enforcement, courts and others — to prevent opioid overdoses and connect people to treatment.
Published: Tuesday, November 26th, 2019 @ 8:26 am
By: Governor's Office
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EMS professionals told Governor Roy Cooper and Secretary Mandy Cohen that the state needs to use every resource at its disposal to fight the opioid epidemic and urged policymakers to save lives by expanding Medicaid.
Published: Friday, August 23rd, 2019 @ 5:37 am
By: Governor's Office
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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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Today, at the opening of the 2019 Opioid Summit, Governor Roy Cooper highlighted the state’s progress in addressing the opioid epidemic over the last two years and launched the updated Opioid Action Plan 2.0 to continue to combat this issue in North Carolina.
Published: Friday, June 14th, 2019 @ 8:04 pm
By: Governor's Office
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The funds will be used for prevention, access to treatment and improved linkages to care.
Published: Wednesday, April 17th, 2019 @ 10:56 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Gov. Roy Cooper continues pushing for Medicaid expansion. State Rep. Donny Lambeth, R-Forsyth, said he and three co-sponsors plan to reintroduce Carolina Cares, proposed legislation to open Medicaid rolls to more people. Sen. Ralph Hise, R-Mitchell, said forget about it. It's not going to happen.
Published: Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 @ 8:47 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Today, I have taken action to better protect the American people by releasing a National Biodefense Strategy and signing a National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) that will strengthen our Nation's defenses against biological threats to health and safety.
Published: Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 @ 6:52 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Viral hepatitis affects as many as 400 million people worldwide - contributing to nearly 4,000 deaths each day. In North Carolina, an estimated 160,000 people are infected with hepatitis C and most are unaware of their infection.
Published: Wednesday, July 29th, 2015 @ 2:56 am
By: Chris Downey
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Influenza has reached epidemic levels in the United States, with a total of 90 people who have died from flu-related causes in North Carolina. Despite concerns that this year's vaccine is not effective against all strains, health officials still indicate that vaccination is the best protection...
Published: Friday, January 23rd, 2015 @ 12:20 am
By: ECU News Services
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