Triad health care systems go mask optional
The Triad area’s major health care providers have dropped the requirement for masks.
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Novant Health, YMCA of Northwest North Carolina expand partnership
Novant Health and the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina have formed a strategic partnership to expand services in underserved and rural areas.
Region sees wave of COVID, but flu and RSV cases on the decline
The region is currently experiencing another wave of COVID-19 cases. Novant Health Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. David Priest said at a press briefing Tuesday that this was not unexpected.
Novant Health and a/perture cinema aim to raise awareness about Black maternal mortality
According to data from the Commonwealth Fund, American women already experience the highest maternal death rates among developed nations. Black women are nearly three times as likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women.
Lawsuits filed after Novant Health data breach
Several lawsuits have been filed against Novant Health after the company admitted this summer that patient data may have been sent to Facebook.
How to get an updated COVID-19 booster shot in the Triad
The Food and Drug Administration recently approved an updated COVID-19 booster shot. It’s bivalent, meaning it protects against the original version of the virus and the most prevalent Omicron subvariants. The boosters, manufactured by both Pfizer and Moderna, are now being offered at pharmacies and health departments across the Triad. Here's more on how to get one, and when.
Novant pediatrician says not to panic over NY polio case
An unvaccinated adult in New York has contracted polio, causing concerns about a possible return of the disease.
Novant psychotherapist offers tips on how to discuss mass shootings with kids
A local mental health counselor is speaking out about ways parents can address the Texas elementary school shooting with their children.
Healthcare professionals warn of bad advice as baby formula shortage continues
Appointments with lactation consultants at Novant Health are surging as parents of newborns cope with a nationwide shortage of baby formula, with doctors and health officials sayi
Thinking about a second booster? Here's what a local expert has to say
With COVID-19 cases once again rising, many North Carolinians are weighing whether to get a second booster shot.