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By many metrics, the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us. But the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, is still circulating, and growing evidence suggests that multiple exposures to the virus, even when initial infections are mild, increases the likelihood of developing long COVID symptoms.

A couple of bills under consideration at the General Assembly this year could dramatically loosen regulations for two of North Carolina's largest health care institutions.

March marked the celebration of Women’s History and National Athletic Trainers month so, why not celebrate the women who do both?

Health care systems including Novant now charge a fee for some doctor-physician message exchanges.

Serious flu and RSV cases have declined from a recent spike, but cases of COVID-19 are again on the rise and that continues to impact many people in North Carolina’s Triangle.

UNC Health announced Dr. Nicole Mushonga as its executive director for health equity. In that role, she will lead efforts across the system with an aim to help create a more equitable experience for all patients.

Both Duke and UNC have filed appeals on the decision to award MRI scanner to Raleigh Radiology, a common practice for an entity that loses a bid.

During the pandemic, hospitals have tried new ways to care for patients away from their main campuses.

Real estate is hot right now across the Triangle. And that’s evident not just in residential and commercial properties, but also in how fast hospitals are growing. The three major hospital systems are competing not just for location, but also for hospital beds.

Five North Carolina hospital systems will now require all of their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19. At least four had previously said they would urge their employees to get vaccinated but would not require it.