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

Posted by Emma Cooke | Jan 20, 2026 | Health

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

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

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 2, 2026 | Health, State

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.

Orange County Reports Positive Rabies Test After Person Bitten By Raccoon

Posted by Michael Koh | Dec 29, 2025 | Health, Safety

Orange County Animal Services has reported a positive rabies test on a raccoon which was taken in...

‘They Are Safe’: How and Why Orange County Activates, Operates its Cold Weather Shelter

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 19, 2025 | Health, Housing, Local Government

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.

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

Posted by Henry Taylor | Dec 18, 2025 | Health, Safety

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

UNC Hospitals Recognized for Best Maternity Care

Posted by Michael Koh | Dec 13, 2025 | Health, UNC

UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill was one of six UNC Health facilities across the state to be...

North Carolina Gov. Stein Cancels Medicaid Rate Cuts Amid Legal and Legislative Battles

Posted by Associated Press | Dec 11, 2025 | Health, State Government

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.