/tags/nc-health-news NC Health News en-US Copyright Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:37:36 GMT /environment/2025-04-02/in-the-wake-of-disasters-rural-health-could-end-up-running-on-sunshine-by-will-atwater-north-carolina-health-news When Hurricane Helene ripped through western North Carolina, it downed power lines, leaving tens of thousands of residents without electricity for days, even weeks. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:37:36 GMT /environment/2025-04-02/in-the-wake-of-disasters-rural-health-could-end-up-running-on-sunshine-by-will-atwater-north-carolina-health-news Will Atwater | North Carolina Health News /health/2025-03-20/nc-house-senate-bills-raise-age-tobacco-sales-21-permitting-retailers North Carolina is one of seven states that still allow 18-year-olds to buy tobacco. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:44:39 GMT /health/2025-03-20/nc-house-senate-bills-raise-age-tobacco-sales-21-permitting-retailers Grace Vitaglione | North Carolina Health News /news/2025-02-27/mental-illness-jail-court-ordered-treatment Some accused of crimes need mental health treatment to go to trial; new treatment programs in jails and the community seek to reduce wait times and take a load off the state’s three psychiatric hospitals. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 20:13:54 GMT /news/2025-02-27/mental-illness-jail-court-ordered-treatment Rachel Crumpler/NC Health News /politics/2025-02-19/trump-executive-order-anxiety-transgender-nonbinary-community New policies limiting transgender rights — including restricting access to gender-affirming care — add emotional and mental strain to transgender youth and their families. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:53:23 GMT /politics/2025-02-19/trump-executive-order-anxiety-transgender-nonbinary-community Rachel Crumpler/NC Health News /news/2025-02-03/end-police-transporting-mental-health-patients North Carolina is launching a $20 million pilot program to take law enforcement personnel out of the process of transporting mental health patients being involuntarily committed — aiming to end the traumatic practice of having officers handcuff and transport patients. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 20:27:34 GMT /news/2025-02-03/end-police-transporting-mental-health-patients Taylor Knopf/NC Health News /news/2025-01-21/devdutta-sangvai-north-carolinas-health-dept-dhhs The new NC DHHS secretary might lack political experience, but he has a history of managing complex organizations. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 19:49:50 GMT /news/2025-01-21/devdutta-sangvai-north-carolinas-health-dept-dhhs Jaymie Baxley | North Carolina Health News /health/2025-01-10/ai-artificial-intelligence-doctor-appointment More doctors are using artificial intelligence to record patient visits, saying the tools save them time and allow them to be more present with patients. Some patients and experts have concerns about privacy and accuracy. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 19:07:03 GMT /health/2025-01-10/ai-artificial-intelligence-doctor-appointment Michelle Crouch | North Carolina Health News, The Charlotte Ledger /news/2024-12-06/medicaid-expansion-governor-roy-cooper As he prepares to leave office, Gov. Roy Cooper reflects on his signature policy achievement: Medicaid expansion. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:38:11 GMT /news/2024-12-06/medicaid-expansion-governor-roy-cooper Jaymie Baxley | North Carolina Health News /news/2024-12-03/juvenile-detention-centers-nc-isolation A federal lawsuit is at the center of claims that the state is putting teenagers in solitary confinement, despite its demonstrated harm. State officials deny the claims but cite strains in the juvenile justice system. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 19:09:22 GMT /news/2024-12-03/juvenile-detention-centers-nc-isolation Rachel Crumpler/NC Health News /2024-11-30/helene-emergency-medical-teams-western-north-carolina State teams treated over 1,000 patients and navigated washed-out roads, providing life-saving care in areas cut off by catastrophic flooding. Sat, 30 Nov 2024 12:41:33 GMT /2024-11-30/helene-emergency-medical-teams-western-north-carolina Jaymie Baxley | North Carolina Health News