by Ivana Muszkiewicz, MPH In September 2024, Hurricane Helene struck North Carolina, leaving extensive damage to communities and essential infrastructure across the state. The storm’s impact disrupted services that…
by Brieanne Lyda-McDonald, MSPH The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has established various temporary flexibilities related to long-term services and supports (LTSS) to aid those…
By Michelle Ries
On October 17, the North Carolina Institute of Medicine released Pandemic Preparedness, Response, and a Resilient Future for North Carolina, a report of the Carolinas Pandemic Preparedness Task Force. Remarks…
By Kaitlin Phillips
As the United States faces a historic drop in life expectancy, the September/October issue of the North Carolina Medical Journal features recommendations for improving longevity and well-being for all North Carolinians-and all…