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North Carolina grapples with maternal, infant health crisis; organizations offer a lifeline
North Carolina had the 10th-highest infant mortality rate among states in 2023, according to the North Carolina Child ...
Duke and UNC have found a home in the Triangle for their new children’s hospital
NC Children’s Health will occupy a 230-acre campus in Wake County and is expected to eventually create 8,000 jobs.
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The ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ has passed. Here’s how it could affect health care in NC
Officials warn that sweeping federal cuts to Medicaid, food aid and clean energy programs could unravel key safety nets ...
Cigna and UNC Health struggle to reach agreement, health insurance changes possible
"Unfortunately, Cigna is not willing to engage in meaningful discussion or commit to patient care that UNC Health requires," ...
UNC Health warns Cigna coverage may end for patients this year if ‘fair agreement’ not reached
With the end of a three-year agreement approaching at the end of November, UNC Health issued a statement Tuesday warning that ...
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UNC Health Southeastern introduces new cardiovascular diseases fellowship program
UNC Health Southeastern’s Medical Education program is expanding to include fellowship training for doctors who have ...
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UNC Health to open Pardee NeuroSpine Associates
UNC Health Pardee is set to open Pardee NeuroSpine Associates, a specialized spine practice in Brevard, N.C. The practice will specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the ...
Atrium Health acquires Hugh Chatham Health in Elkin, pledges $100 million for rural care expansion
A rural North Carolina health system has found a powerful ally in its quest to remain viable, with a nine-figure investment ...
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UNC Health Southeastern providers use AI to enhance patient experience
For decades, the traditional interaction between a doctor and patient in the office setting has required the provider to take ...