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HealthOfficials: NC infant mortality rate edges higherSubmitted by Chris Phillips on Tue, 10/23/2012 - 10:36pm.READ MORE:
Health officials say North Carolina's infant mortality rate rose slightly in 2011, one year after the state registered its lowest rate ever.
Full story... » E. coli at NC county fair like 2011 State Fair bugSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 10/23/2012 - 10:22am.READ MORE:
State health officials say the strain of E. coli bacteria that caused a fatal outbreak at the Cleveland County Fair is similar to the bug that sickened two dozen visitors to last year's state fair.
Full story... » Age of puberty among boys dropping in U.S., study findsSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 10/22/2012 - 2:24pm.READ MORE:
Boys in the United States appear to be entering puberty much earlier than in the past – a trend researchers caution may have important medical, psychosocial, public health and environmental implications, according to a new study.
Full story... » Hundreds dance for Cystic FibrosisSubmitted by Holden Kurwicki on Mon, 10/22/2012 - 10:22am.READ MORE: »Doctors optimistic E. coli victim could return home MondaySubmitted by Katie Harden on Sun, 10/21/2012 - 9:34pm.READ MORE:
A five-year-old girl hospitalized with the E. coli bacteria had her final surgery just hours ago, as doctors stitched up her chest where her dialysis tube was inserted.
Full story... » Davidson County resident dies from complications of meningitisSubmitted by Katie Harden on Sun, 10/21/2012 - 9:04pm.READ MORE:
North Carolina health officials say a Davidson County resident has died from complications of fungal meningitis she likely contracted from a tainted steroid injection in her back.
Full story... » Animal contact cited in E. coli cases at Cleveland County FairSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 4:51pm.READ MORE:
State health officials say animal contact is a likely source of an E. coli outbreak linked to the Cleveland County Fair.
A statement from the NC Department of Health and Human Services on Friday said 64 children and 42 adults have been affected by this outbreak.
Full story... » PPD honors 'heroes' running Beach2BattleshipSubmitted by Katie Harden on Thu, 10/18/2012 - 4:13pm.READ MORE:Rock for the Cure supports Pink Ribbon ProjectSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 10/18/2012 - 3:57pm.READ MORE:Arthritis Walk to honor Ivey Hayes SaturdaySubmitted by Ashley Jacobs on Thu, 10/18/2012 - 3:41pm.READ MORE:NC health officials: 61 cases of E. coil from fairSubmitted by Chris Phillips on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 11:45pm.READ MORE:
Health officials in North Carolina say the number of E. coli cases linked to the Cleveland County Fair has climbed to 61.
Full story... » New Hanover Co. Health Department offers flu shots to studentsSubmitted by Allyson Lorick on Tue, 10/16/2012 - 8:11am.READ MORE:
The New Hanover County Health Department is partnering with county schools to provide flu vaccines to middle and high school students.
Full story... » Brunswick Co. Health Department to offer flu vaccines to early voters ThursdaySubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 10/15/2012 - 10:24am.READ MORE:
The Brunswick County Health Department will offer flu shots at three locations Thursday on the first day of early voting. This is the only day that is scheduled. It's part of a statewide effort called Vote and Vax.
Full story... » Heart Walk has many benefitsSubmitted by Christina Anthony on Sat, 10/13/2012 - 9:50pm.READ MORE:
The Cape Fear Heart Walk took place Saturday at University of North Carolina Wilmington. The walk is an annual fundraiser benefiting the American Heart Association in the Cape Fear region.
Full story... » Forest's camp cites Myrick's cancer in slamming adSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 10/12/2012 - 4:02pm.READ MORE:
The Republican candidate for lieutenant governor is upset that a state employees' union is running a commercial he says is disrespectful to his mother, US Rep. Sue Myrick.
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