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Health'Take the Lake' to get in shapeSubmitted by Holden Kurwicki on Sun, 09/02/2012 - 6:26pm.READ MORE:
For most of us Labor Day is a day of rest, but one Columbus County community is using it as a way to get in shape. » 2nd person dies in NC from West Nile virusSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 08/30/2012 - 10:50am.READ MORE:
A second person has died from the West Nile virus in North Carolina.
Officials with the Cabarrus County Health Alliance confirmed Wednesday a 77-year-old woman died after complications from West Nile virus several days ago.
Full story... » New Hanover Co. Health Dept. to offer flu vaccines starting Sept. 18Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 08/29/2012 - 10:17am.READ MORE:
It may still be summer, but flu season is just around the corner. To get ready, the New Hanover County Health Department will begin offering flu shots Tuesday, September 18.
Full story... » Chaplains earn their wings at NHRMC graduationSubmitted by Asha Dave on Fri, 08/24/2012 - 3:58pm.READ MORE:ONLY ON 3: As West Nile Virus outbreak grows, Wilmington expert weighs in on reasons whySubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Thu, 08/23/2012 - 11:11pm.READ MORE:NC, feds agree on adult care homesSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 08/23/2012 - 12:20pm.READ MORE:
North Carolina health officials and federal attorneys have reached an agreement that could move thousands of residents in adult care homes with serious mental illness into community housing.
Full story... » Bobcat killed in Brunswick Co. tests positive for rabiesSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 08/23/2012 - 12:09pm.READ MORE:
The Brunswick County Health Department says a bobcat tested positive for rabies. It's the fourth case of rabies in the county this year.
Full story... » CDC: Alarming increase seen in West Nile casesSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 12:44pm.READ MORE:
US health officials say there's been an alarming increase in the number of West Nile cases.
So far there have been more than 1,100 cases reported through the middle of August. That's three times as many as usually seen at this point in the year.
Full story... » Whooping cough kills Forsyth County infantSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/20/2012 - 1:56pm.READ MORE:
A 2-month-old from Forsyth County is the state's first victim this year of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
Full story... » Lunch workers study how to get kids to eat healthySubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/20/2012 - 1:08pm.READ MORE:
There will be more whole grains on school lunch menus this year, along with a wider selection of fruits and vegetables and other healthy options. The challenge is getting children to eat them.
Full story... » Study: Teens turning to oral sex as safer alternativeSubmitted by Holden Kurwicki on Thu, 08/16/2012 - 4:55pm.READ MORE:Community Health Center offers students free screenings, school suppliesSubmitted by Holden Kurwicki on Thu, 08/16/2012 - 4:50pm.READ MORE:
As the school year approaches, the New Hanover Community Health Center will offer free vaccinations, counseling, and eye exams to children ages five to 18. It all starts at 2 p.m.
Full story... » CDC to baby boomers: Get tested for hepatitis CSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 08/16/2012 - 12:09pm.READ MORE:
The government is recommending all baby boomers get tested for hepatitis C.
Anyone born from 1945 to 1965 should get a one-time blood test to see if they have the liver-destroying virus.
Full story... » Locals vigilant after NC West Nile Virus deathSubmitted by Marcy Cuevas on Wed, 08/15/2012 - 4:57pm.READ MORE:Popular Bumbo infant floor seat recalledSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 08/15/2012 - 11:19am.READ MORE:
About four million Bumbo Baby Seats are being recalled after nearly two dozen reports of skull fractures.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says babies can wiggle out of the floor seats.
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