BEAUFORT, N.C. — Carteret Health Care is moving forward with plans to establish a new ambulatory surgical facility in Cedar Point, submitting a certificate of need application to state regulators for the $17.5 million project. The proposed Carteret Health Care Surgery Center at Cedar Point would involve relocating one operating room from Carteret County General…… read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at protecting patient access to cancer treatments and other complex therapies amid concerns that Medicare reimbursement cuts could force physicians to limit care options. The “Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act,” introduced by Congressman Greg Murphy (R-NC), a physician, alongside…… read more »
Veterinarian Emphasizes Preparation and Planning as Key to Keeping Pets Safe WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — As hurricane season approaches, pet owners face unique challenges in protecting their beloved animals from severe weather. Dr. Jeanne Goodfellow, a professional services veterinarian with Merck Animal Health, offers essential guidance for keeping pets safe during the stormy months. With…… read more »
NORTH CAROLINA —- The U.S. House of Representatives passed a Senate reconciliation bill on Thursday that could strip billions of dollars from North Carolina’s economy through major cuts to federal health and social support programs. The legislation includes substantial changes to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), which provide essential services to millions…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, NC — UNC Health Wayne has been recognized as one of the nation’s top-performing hospitals for heart attack treatment, receiving the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025. The Goldsboro hospital joins an elite group of just 323 hospitals nationwide to receive this prestigious honor,…… read more »
RALEIGH, N.C. —- The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) has announced significant increases to maximum penalty amounts for occupational safety and health violations, with the updated fines taking effect July 1, 2025. The penalty adjustments are part of the department’s annual review process, which ties fine amounts to changes in the U.S. Consumer Price…… read more »
NORTH CAROLINA —- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released the federal income eligibility guidelines for the 2025-26 school year, determining which North Carolina students qualify for free and reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program. The guidelines, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, are designed to ensure all students have…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — This weekend, The Coalition for Addiction Life Management (CALM) recently organized a community resource event at Herman Park, bringing together multiple organizations to showcase available support services for area residents. The CALM Event provided attendees with direct access to information about healthcare, disability services, mental health resources, and addiction recovery programs. Along…… read more »
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) will announce new federal legislation Monday designed to improve financial stability for rural emergency hospitals and support efforts to reopen Martin General Hospital in eastern North Carolina. The Rural Emergency Hospital Financial Stability Act would increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for rural emergency hospitals, bringing them in line…… read more »
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has confirmed the state’s first case of measles in 2025, involving a child who had recently traveled to Forsyth and Guilford counties after returning from a country experiencing a measles outbreak. The infected child, whose identity is being withheld to protect the…… read more »
