Category: Health
8 articles
North Carolina Lawmakers Push for Mandatory Mental Health Training for School Coaches
A proposed bill in North Carolina aims to equip middle and high school coaches with essential mental health first aid training to better support students.
Demand for Accountability: Tragic Child Deaths Fuel Calls for Openness in Child Welfare Systems
Following heartbreaking child fatalities, states are enacting laws to increase transparency and oversight in child welfare agencies.
North Carolina parents and medical professionals are advocating for mandatory insurance coverage of biomarker testing, a crucial tool in personalized cancer care.
WakeMed Defends Atrium Alliance Amidst Public Scrutiny
WakeMed leaders are actively promoting their proposed alliance with Atrium Health, addressing concerns about cost, transparency, and speed following public backlash.
Federal Rescheduling of Medical Cannabis: A New Era of Uncertainty and Opportunity
The U.S. government's reclassification of medical marijuana opens doors for businesses and research, but leaves many questions unanswered.
A successful pilot program in Charlotte aims to reduce long emergency department stays for children experiencing mental health crises, offering a new model for North…
States Weaponize Public Health Programs for Immigration Enforcement
Several Republican-led states are leveraging Medicaid data and public health agencies for immigration enforcement, raising concerns among immigrant communities and health advocates.
NC House Budget: A Sweeping Slate of Tax Cuts, Raises, and Deep Policy Swipes
North Carolina House Republicans unveil a $29.8 billion budget proposal packed with tax cuts, employee raises, and significant policy shifts, potentially impacting Medicaid expansion.