Misenheimer
LATEST NEWS
New Study Uncovers Racial Bias in Language Used by Physicians in Medical Records
A study found that healthcare professionals use biased language in electronic health records, which could negatively impact the care that minority groups receive, and suggests that systemic changes in medical training and EHR usage are needed to address these disparities. The post New Study Uncovers Racial Bias in Language Used by Physicians in Medical Records appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – Aug. 8-12, 2024
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following: • Oliver, Michael James (W /M/39) Arrest on chrg of 1) Abduction Of Children (F), 2) Human Trafficking Child Victim (F), and 3) Solicit Child By Computer (F), at 126 South Third Street, Albemarle, NC, on 8/8/2024. • Oakley, Caleb Nathaniel (W /M/34) Arrest on chrg of 1) A&a […] The post Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – Aug. 8-12, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
N.C. regulators approve controversial Duke Energy plan that lets large customers chip in for solar projects
North Carolina regulators have approved a controversial green tariff proposal from Duke Energy, rejecting protests from critics who argue it won’t bolster the company’s transition to zero-carbon electricity. Originally designed as a way for large electric customers to chip in extra for renewable energy projects Duke is already...
Back to school, time to get children up to date on vaccines
As children across North Carolina head back to school this month, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reminds families that vaccinations are an important part of back-to-school success and overall health and well-being. “Ensuring children are current on their childhood vaccines is essential for both child and family health and well-being,” said Dr. Elizabeth Cuervo Tilson, State Health […] The post Back to school, time to get children up to date on vaccines first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
The powerful council overseeing North Carolina’s health care CON
The state of North Carolina requires that health care providers obtain a certificate of need prior to acquiring, replacing or adding to their facilities and equipment, except in specified circumstances. Last year, the General Assembly passed some significant changes to CON regulations, but more reform is needed. To understand why, consider the legal framework of CON and the people in […] The post The powerful council overseeing North Carolina’s health care CON first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Plan approved by North Carolina panel to meet prisoner reentry goals
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A new state panel has laid out specifics designed to bring numerous North Carolina state government agencies together to work on improving outcomes for prisoners when they are released, leading to reduced recidivism. The Joint Reentry Council created by Gov. Roy Cooper's executive order in...
Take our survey on the top issues in NC schools
In just a handful of months, new leadership will oversee North Carolina’s public schools. Voters will elect the next state superintendent of public instruction on Nov. 5. Republican Michele Morrow and Democrat Mo Green are the candidates. WRAL wants to know what you want the next superintendent to address.
NCDMV Rolls Out Express Self-Service Kiosks at Harris Teeter Stores in Raleigh, Charlotte, and Fayetteville
In North Carolina, the Division of Motor Vehicles is streamlining their processes and expanding customer service availability by installing self-service kiosks in select Harris Teeter grocery stores. The NCDMV Express kiosks can be found at The Corners at Brier Creek in Raleigh, Riverbend Village in Charlotte, and Highland Centre in Fayetteville, with operations scheduled to be offline for maintenance every Sunday from midnight to noon, as noted on the North Carolina Department of Transportation website.
What lies below: WRAL Investigates old landfill sites across NC that sit under playgrounds, businesses and more
WRAL Investigates the dangerous chemicals found in the soil of local parks. Among several popular recreation spots in the Triangle - sand volleyball courts, baseball diamonds and playgrounds - potentially hazardous chemicals and substances sit underneath the ground. After five Durham parks were partially shut down after lead was detected...
Albemarle Police Reports – Aug. 11, 2024
Albemarle Police reports: • Watkins, Jaquan Montez (B M, 29) Arrest on chrg of Resisting Public Officer (M), at 1446 Us 52 North, Albemarle, on 08/11/2024. • Bustos, Ricardo (W M, 20) Arrest on chrg of Misd Crime Of Dom Violence (M), at 1124 Carolina Av, Albemarle, on 08/11/2024. The post Albemarle Police Reports – Aug. 11, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.