Prolonged exposure to heat can lead to dehydration, overheating, heat illness or even death.
Published: Thursday, August 5th, 2021 @ 4:34 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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North Carolinians have protected themselves and their loved ones from the flu along with COVID-19 by taking preventative measures such as wearing a mask, staying 6 feet apart from people who do not live with them, and frequently washing their hands or using hand sanitizer.
Published: Thursday, February 11th, 2021 @ 1:26 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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With lungs already damaged by vaping, patients could face higher risks of complications from influenza.
Published: Friday, October 11th, 2019 @ 11:18 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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An East Carolina University faculty member in Physician Assistant Studies is prompting emergency department clinicians to thoroughly analyze urinalysis results for the possible diagnosis of serious illnesses.
Published: Thursday, October 15th, 2015 @ 3:22 am
By: ECU News Services
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Have you been eating right? Getting enough exercise? How far away are you from your ideal weight?
Published: Thursday, April 16th, 2015 @ 10:42 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Hospital volunteers come in all shapes and sizes, but rarely do we expect a member of the team to have four legs and a tail. Vidant Medical Center has offered animal-assisted therapy for many years as a treatment intervention for patients with varying diagnoses.
Published: Friday, April 10th, 2015 @ 5:26 pm
By: Chris Downey
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The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services today confirmed the presence of three additional cases of Enterovirus D68, or EV-D68, in North Carolina, totaling nine since September 22, 2014. The three specimens that tested positive for EV-D68 were obtained from children ages 10 and under with re
Published: Tuesday, October 7th, 2014 @ 7:59 pm
By: Chris Downey
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DHHS is reminding parents to ensure children are up-to-date with vaccines to avoid suspension from school. North Carolina law requires children who are home-schooled or attend a public, private, charter or religious school to be up-to-date with North Carolina-required vaccinations within 30...
Published: Thursday, September 4th, 2014 @ 10:21 pm
By: Chris Downey
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ue to the decrease in flu activity and viral respiratory illnesses, Vidant Health is lifting the temporary visitor restrictions for those 12 and younger that were put into place in January.
Published: Monday, March 31st, 2014 @ 8:29 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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A Boiling Springs Lake father says his son was murdered by police this afternoon. Mark Wilsey called police when his 18-year-old, 90 lb. son had a screwdriver that he would not let go...his son, Keith Vidal, had schizophrenia and was having an episode Sunday afternoon...
Published: Wednesday, January 8th, 2014 @ 6:28 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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