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The journey toward heath and wellness doesn’t stop when you leave a professional’s office, and information is crucial to making the best possible decisions for you and your family. Below, you’ll find some of the latest health and healthcare-related news reporting from 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com.

UNC Study Advances Understanding of High-Fat Foods’ Impact on Memory, Brain Function

by | January 28, 2026 | Health, Science, UNC | 0 Comments

While diet changes have long been credited for long-term health benefits, it’s not often for brain health. A new UNC study may update that.

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‘It Will Ripple to The Rest of The Community’: How Cuts to Affordable Healthcare Impact Everyone

by | January 20, 2026 | Health | 0 Comments

Upcoming federal policy changes to Medicaid and other programs will impact who has access to affordable healthcare.

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Increase of Flu Cases, Respiratory Illnesses Causes UNC Health to Start Visitor Restrictions

by | January 2, 2026 | Health, State | 0 Comments

Following a rise in flu cases and other respiratory illnesses so far this winter, UNC Health hospitals across North Carolina are implementing temporary visitor restrictions at their facilities.

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Orange County Reports Positive Rabies Test After Person Bitten By Raccoon

by | December 29, 2025 | Health, Safety | 0 Comments

Orange County Animal Services has reported a positive rabies test on a raccoon which was taken in for testing last week. According to OCAS, the raccoon bit a person after the person tried to "relocate" the animal. The incident occurred Dec. 26 near Pearson Road in...
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‘They Are Safe’: How and Why Orange County Activates, Operates its Cold Weather Shelter

by | December 19, 2025 | Health, Housing, Local Government | 0 Comments

For the last four years, whenever winter temperatures drop to freezing, the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness and other local government staff team up to provide an overnight shelter option.

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Duke Experts Share Advice On Avoiding, Treating Respiratory Viruses Over Holidays

by | December 18, 2025 | Health, Safety | 0 Comments

Duke Health recently held a discussion on how people can avoid or cope with viral illnesses during the holiday season.

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UNC Hospitals Recognized for Best Maternity Care

by | December 13, 2025 | Health, UNC | 0 Comments

UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill was one of six UNC Health facilities across the state to be recognized in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 list of Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. The list named all six UNC Health hospitals as "high performing," which is the highest...
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North Carolina Gov. Stein Cancels Medicaid Rate Cuts Amid Legal and Legislative Battles

by | December 11, 2025 | Health, State Government | 0 Comments

North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein is canceling Medicaid reimbursement rate reductions he initiated over two months ago, preserving in the short term access to care for vulnerable patients.

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Lifelong Tar Heel Dr. Cristy Page Selected as Next CEO of UNC Health

by | November 20, 2025 | Health, State, UNC | 0 Comments

The University of North Carolina is turning to a familiar face to lead its health care system and School of Medicine at the flagship university. Dr. Cristy Page was named the chief executive officer of UNC Health on Thursday, as well as the dean of the UNC School of...
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Chatham County Returns Fifth Positive Rabies Case of 2025 in Skunk

by | November 20, 2025 | Health, Safety | 0 Comments

The Chatham County Sheriff’s Animal Resource Center alerted the community to the latest positive rabies case: a skunk near Silk Hope.

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