Chatham County Board of Health Urges Routine Vaccinations With Measles Cases on the Rise
Chatham County health officials are encouraging the community to stay up to date on vaccinations to stop the spread of local measles cases.
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UNC, Research Triangle Community Members Rally for ‘Stand Up For Science’ Day of Action
Saturday was a national day of ‘Stand Up For Science’ protests, with dozens of Research Triangle community members taking part in Chapel Hill.
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Orange County Reports Rabid Raccoon, First Case of 2026
Orange County Animal Services said it identified a positive rabies case in a raccoon found near Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
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Jones Ferry Road Reopens After Water Line Repairs; Boil Water Advisory Set for 27 OWASA Customers
UPDATE: OWASA reported repairs to the water line were finished around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday and...
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Thousands Participate in CPR Training World Record Attempt, With Orange County Among Leaders
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Confirmed Measles Case Reported at Chapel Hill Goodwill Store
The Orange County Health Department has reported that a person infected with measles recently...
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UNC Study Advances Understanding of High-Fat Foods’ Impact on Memory, Brain Function
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
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
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
Orange County Animal Services has reported a positive rabies test on a raccoon which was taken in...
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