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Child care advocates in NC look for ways to survive after loss of federal pandemic aid

Child care advocates in NC look for ways to survive after loss of federal pandemic aid

By Jennifer Fernandez CHARLOTTE — The Queen City has evolved over the years, and industries have followed suit — growing and improving. Except for the child care industry, Laterria Lassiter told a cro...

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Atrium Health executives get hefty pay raises amid record revenues

Atrium Health executives get hefty pay raises amid record revenues

By Michelle Crouch The Charlotte Ledger The total compensation of Atrium Health’s top executives soared by an average of 41 percent last year, according to newly released data from the hospital system...

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Hospitals, nursing homes at risk if Medicaid provider tax cap is lowered

Hospitals, nursing homes at risk if Medicaid provider tax cap is lowered

By Jaymie Baxley North Carolina health officials are warning that one of the many proposals being floated in Congress to shrink a key Medicaid funding mechanism could devastate hospitals and nursing h...

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Chlorine vs. contamination: How factory farms affect drinking water safety

Chlorine vs. contamination: How factory farms affect drinking water safety

By Will Atwater Allan O’Briant knows that providing clean drinking water to 125,000 customers can be a tall order. As the water treatment plant supervisor for Harnett Regional Water, he’s constantly b...

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Draft state rules for 1,4-dioxane, PFAS dischargers delayed

Draft state rules for 1,4-dioxane, PFAS dischargers delayed

By Trista Talton Coastal Review North Carolinians whose raw drinking water sources are contaminated with chemical compounds will have to wait at least another two months before proposed rules establis...

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What mold in Black Mountain could teach us about health and fungi after a natural disaster

What mold in Black Mountain could teach us about health and fungi after a natural disaster

By Katie Myers Blue Ridge Public Radio This coverage is made possible through a partnership between BPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. After Helene, residents of Black Mounta...

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27 Recommended Preventive Health Services for Older Adults: the Healthy Aging Checklist Part 5

27 Recommended Preventive Health Services for Older Adults:  the Healthy Aging Checklist Part 5

This is the fifth in a series of posts covering the Healthy Aging Checklist, which is my list of six fundamental activities that will help any older adult maintain the best possible health while aging...

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How to Age Better by Optimizing Chronic Conditions: The Healthy Aging Checklist Part 4

How to Age Better by Optimizing Chronic Conditions: The Healthy Aging Checklist Part 4

This is the fourth in a series of posts covering the Healthy Aging Checklist. Again, the Healthy Aging Checklist summarizes the six fundamental activities I recommend when asked what to do to maintain...

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7 Commonly Neglected Problems to Address for Healthier Aging: The Healthy Aging Checklist Part 3

7 Commonly Neglected Problems to Address for Healthier Aging: The Healthy Aging Checklist Part 3

This is the third in a series of posts covering the Healthy Aging Checklist. Again, the Healthy Aging Checklist summarizes the six fundamental activities I recommend when asked what to do to maintain ...

Best Fidget Blankets for Seniors with Dementia

Sensory stimulation for those who are struggling with dementia can provide soothing for those who are agitated. It can calm them. Engaging in an activity throughout the day has also been shown to help...