NC colleges ramp up focus on nursing programs
By Cristina Bolling The Charlotte Ledger Jessica Nichols emerged from college with a bachelor’s degree in communications with her sights set on a broadcast journalism career….
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In the world of nicotine products, Zyn is in
By Emily Vespa For two years, Austin Collins consumed roughly 14 mg of nicotine a day — the equivalent of nine to 14 cigarettes —…
Child care advocates protest funding shortfall
By Jennifer Fernandez and Grace Vitaglione RALEIGH — Emma Biggs walked into the legislative building on June 26 knowing she likely would be arrested for…
Child care advocates rally for funding, support
By Jennifer Fernandez RALEIGH — Dozens of child care facilities across North Carolina closed Thursday. Not because they didn’t have enough teachers — which many…
The rise of mega-hospitals – North Carolina Health News
By Michelle Crouch When it comes to growth, it seems like hospitals can’t get enough of it. Across the country, a tidal wave of hospital…
Race-related gaps in maternal health outcomes persist
By Rachel Crumpler Almost six years ago, Tomeka Isaac said she came very close to joining a list no one wants to be part of…
Firearm safety kicks off protecting NC children series
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