Orange County Recognized for Measles Prevention
Your local health department has been recognized by the NC Division of Public Health for its speedy response to this year’s measles outbreak.
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UNC Hillsborough Hospital Now Open for Patients
After breaking ground more than two years ago, UNC’s newest hospital in Hillsborough is open for patients.
Read MoreObesity Lawsuits Thwarted In Bill Going To McCrory
Posted by Associated Press | Jul 10, 2013 | Health, State Government
North Carolina companies that manufacture, advertise or distribute food could soon have additional legal protections from lawsuits by people claiming their products led to their obesity.
Read MoreStroke-Reducing Surgery at UNC First of Its Kind In NC
Last Monday, doctors at UNC’s Center for Heart and Vascular care became the first in the state to treat patients with a high risk of stroke due to atrial fibrillation with a new, non-invasive procedure.
Read MoreMosquito Population Likely To Rise After Rainfall
While Sunday’s heavy rains were a major disruption for many in Chapel Hill, one local community is pleased by the change in the weather: mosquitoes.
Read MoreJuly 1 Brings Health Changes And Flooding
On the first of the month, Orange County faced more than five inches of water causing flood damage and the enforcement of the Smoke-Free Public Places Rule.
Read MoreOrange County’s Public Smoking Ban Goes Into Effect
HILLSBOROUGH- Starting Monday July 1, you could be fined for smoking outdoors in Orange County. Orange County Commissioners and the Board of Health approved a broad smoking ban last year. Now, following six months of...
Read MoreNorth Carolina Ranks 35th in Child Well-Being
In its annual report ranking child well-being by state, the Annie E. Casey Foundation put North Carolina on the lower end of the spectrum, ranking the state 35th.
Read MoreDad On Son Hearing For 1st Time; Thanks UNC Med.
“Actually watching just the sheer excitement in his eyes when he heard sound for the first time…”
Read MoreUNC Doctors Help 3-Year-Old Hear For The 1st Time
Dr. Buchman was in the room when Grayson was able to hear for the first time.
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