Harm reduction organizations around the Triangle, including a student-led program at UNC Chapel Hill, are working to prevent unintentional overdoses. Educating people on the use of naloxone is part of their mission.
N.C. Sued Juul Over Its Impact on the Meteoric Rise of Youth Vaping. How Is the State Spending $40M in Settlement Money?
Several programs launched last year to help teens and young adults quit vaping or to stop them from starting.
Several programs launched last year to help teens and young adults quit vaping or to stop them from starting.
First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill in the U.S. Expands Access to Contraception
Opill could fill gaps for people who face barriers obtaining a prescription from a provider, but price may continue to be an obstacle for some.
Opill could fill gaps for people who face barriers obtaining a prescription from a provider, but price may continue to be an obstacle for some.
N.C. Doctor Who Broke Racial Barriers Left a Lasting Legacy
Dr. M.T. Pope paved the way for Black physicians with a series of historic firsts
Dr. M.T. Pope paved the way for Black physicians with a series of historic firsts
Non-Medical Factors Can Make a Big Difference in Health for Low-Income and Minority Populations
Public health researchers look to recognize and tackle societal stresses that produce premature aging and chronic disease.
Public health researchers look to recognize and tackle societal stresses that produce premature aging and chronic disease.
Will Problem Gambling Increase with Legalized Sports Betting in NC? Public Health Officials Say It’s a Sure Thing.
Calling problem gambling a public health issue, many in North Carolina are getting ready for an onslaught of helpline calls and increased need for addiction treatment.
Calling problem gambling a public health issue, many in North Carolina are getting ready for an onslaught of helpline calls and increased need for addiction treatment.
Prostate Cancer Survivors, Advocates Urge More Early Screening, Especially in the Black Community
UNC Men’s Health Program hosts “Men, Know Your Numbers” event to fight rising number of cancer cases.
UNC Men’s Health Program hosts “Men, Know Your Numbers” event to fight rising number of cancer cases.
Prison System Works to Combat Health Care Coverage Gap by Enrolling People in Medicaid Before Release
An estimated 80 percent of people reentering the community from prison are newly eligible for Medicaid. Expanded coverage could boost reentry success as people have more consistent medical care.
An estimated 80 percent of people reentering the community from prison are newly eligible for Medicaid. Expanded coverage could boost reentry success as people have more consistent medical care.
Service Dog Training Program Changes Lives of Incarcerated Men, People With Disabilities
A partnership between the Department of Adult Correction and a nonprofit service dog organization creates learning opportunities at both ends of the leash.
A partnership between the Department of Adult Correction and a nonprofit service dog organization creates learning opportunities at both ends of the leash.
Take Heed, Oral Health Providers Say: No Weed or Gummies Before Your Trip to the Dentist.
As marijuana is legalized across the country, oral health care providers want their patients to take precautions before appointments
As marijuana is legalized across the country, oral health care providers want their patients to take precautions before appointments
Will Mask Mandates and COVID-Inspired Workplace Rules Continue to Stir Political Furor?
As challenges to COVID mandatesmovethrough the courts, advocates for migrant and agricultural workers want permanent labor department protections during public health emergencies.
As challenges to COVID mandatesmovethrough the courts, advocates for migrant and agricultural workers want permanent labor department protections during public health emergencies.
Could Floating Plant Islands Help Remove PFAS From Waterways in the Cape Fear Basin?
Recent study by Swedish researchers suggests that plants could play a role in purifying PFAS-contaminated wetlands.
Recent study by Swedish researchers suggests that plants could play a role in purifying PFAS-contaminated wetlands.
Rx for Reading: Pediatricians Incorporate Books Into Checkups to Promote Early Literacy
With Reach Out and Read, doctors use age-appropriate books to help show parents how their child is doing with reaching developmental milestones.
With Reach Out and Read, doctors use age-appropriate books to help show parents how their child is doing with reaching developmental milestones.
Too Much Need, too Few Resources to Meet All of the Demand for Substance Use Treatment in NC Prisons
Demand is growing — and unmet. When people are released from prison, many return to communities without having received treatment.
Demand is growing — and unmet. When people are released from prison, many return to communities without having received treatment.
Task Force to Focus on Social Media Algorithms, Gun Storage Education to Help Keep NC Kids Safer in 2024
The state’s Child Fatality Task Force is working on the topics and programs it will push legislators to tackle this year. Two issues are familiar, even though the group saw some success with advancing them last year.
The state’s Child Fatality Task Force is working on the topics and programs it will push legislators to tackle this year. Two issues are familiar, even though the group saw some success with advancing them last year.
Formerly Incarcerated People, Family Member Reflect on the Highs and Lows of the Holiday Season
Separated from loved ones and home, Christmas isn’t the most wonderful time of the year for incarcerated people.
Separated from loved ones and home, Christmas isn’t the most wonderful time of the year for incarcerated people.