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N.C. eyes new use of Medicaid to expand health services provided to incarcerated people before their release
Upon release from prison or jail, many people face significant obstacles in navigating and accessing health care services. Historically, the transition has been difficult because most people returning to the community after incarceration were either uninsured or uninsurable. But that’s changing since Medicaid expansion took effect in North Carolina on...
Nurses extend strike vote for Asheville's Mission Hospital through weekend
ASHEVILLE - A strike vote by nurses at Mission Hospital has been delayed and extended through the weekend after union leaders said many who wanted to vote have not been able to because of short staffing, which they say is a continuing problem at the hospital. The vote, if it gains a majority of the 1,600 union and non-union nurses, would give union leaders the option to call a strike. It signals an escalation in tensions between...
Rural center starts statewide listening tour
The NC Rural Center will tour the state this fall, visiting Greenville and 14 other communities to hear and learn about persistent challenges and issues facing rural communities, the organization announced. It will use the feedback to develop the Rural Center 2025 advocacy agenda to help champion the causes of the state’s 78 rural counties to legislators, policymakers and investors. Other stops in eastern North Carolina include Roanoke Rapids and Elizabeth Center. ...
Nineteen ECU Health nurses recognized among Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina
Nineteen ECU Health nurses have been named part of the Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina by the Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina Board of Directors. The recipients are recognized for their outstanding professional ability and contributions to improving health care services in their communities. “ECU Health nurses have devoted their careers to caring for others and serving our community with exceptional dedication,” said Trish Baise, chief nursing executive, ECU Health. “I am so proud of the amazing nurses recognized by the Great 100....
VOTE: Citizen Times and Times-News fall sports Week 2 girls athlete of the week
It's time to look back and vote on the top performances from girls athletes in Western North Carolina last week. Vote for the female athlete who had the best performance last week. The poll closes on Thursday at noon. If the poll doesn't appear, click here. The Citizen Times and Times-News girls athlete of the...
Secretary of Health and Human Services Kody Kinsley on a landmark effort to erase medical debt
It’s a sobering fact that one of the largest sources of consumer debt in North Carolina and across the nation is unpaid medical bills. Of course, no one gets sick or accumulates healthcare debt on purpose, but for most average households – including those with health insurance coverage – even a brief hospital stay can […]
As NC earns praise for economic performance, some workers feel there are areas for improvement
In the past few years, groundbreakings and high-profile job announcements have become routine occurrences in North Carolina, as some of the world's biggest companies open or expand operations in the state."The tech sector in particular likes our higher educational programs because they can rely on a steady stream of people coming into the workforce," said economist Dr. Michael Walden of NC State University.Walden added that the state's efforts to establish partnerships between community colleges and businesses have also paid dividends."Businesses that come here, for example, if they need skilled workers, maybe in a factory, our community colleges will set up...
Duke Energy customers in North Carolina to enjoy bill drops & Save up to $480 Annually
Starting January 1, Duke Energy customers in North Carolina will experience a reduction in their electric rates, as announced by the company. This decrease is part of the annual adjustment to account for the cost of fuel used in electricity generation.
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