AGING
HealthDay, 1/6
Diabetes Epidemic Now Poses Challenges for Nursing Homes
CHRONIC DISEASE & INJURY PREVENTION
News14 Carolina, 1/6
HighPoint University announces tobacco ban
WBTV Charlotte, 1/6
Dangers of third-hand smoking
Greensboro News & Record, 1/6
Guilford survey: We smoke less, drink, weigh more
HealthDay, 1/6
Employer-Sponsored Workouts Boost Workers' Health
HealthDay, 1/6
Obesity Linked to Ovarian Cancer
WSOC-TV Charlotte 1/6
Obesity Raises Women's Risk Of Cancer
Bladen Journal 1/6
One week to local Relay For Life kickoff
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
Daily Advance, 01/06
Rabid fox attacks Corolla man, dogs
DISABILITIES
Washington Post, 01/06
One Implant Made an Impact. Might Two Do Even More?
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Hickory Daily Record, 1/5
Couple found dead
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
News14 Carolina, 1/6
Department ready to better serve residents
Greensboro News & Record, 1/6
Wake EMS to add souped-up cars to ambulance fleet
News and Observer, 01/06
Paramedics get muscle cars
WTVD-TV, 01/06
Supercharged EMS car to the rescue
Fayetteville Observer, 1/6, Letter
Frivolous 911 calls are a serious problem
HEALTH CARE
WSOC-TV Charlotte 1/6
Generics Slow Health Care Spending
New York Times, 01/06
Spending Rise for Health Care and Prescription Drugs Slows
Los Angeles Times, 01/06
Healthcare spending in U.S. slows
HealthDay, 1/6
Health Care Spending in U.S. Grew at Lowest Rate in a Decade
HEALTH SERVICE REGULATION
Laurinburg Exchange, 1/6
Moore Regional opens radiation suite
HOMELESSNESS
Winston-Salem Journal, 01/06
Touched by the faces of the homeless
The Daily Reflector 1/6
Homeless shelter opens in coastal Dare County
MEDICAID
The Durham Herald Sun 1/6
Virginia firm bid for NC Medicaid system accepted
News and Observer, 01/06
State awards major contract
MH/DD/SAS
Daily Advance, 01/06
State chief: AMHC not denied waiver
Daily Advance, 01/06
Franklin resigns from AMHC
Daily Advance, 01/06
Mental meltdown
The Robesonian, 1/5
County gets update on mental health
MISCELLANEOUS
The McDowell News, 1/5
McDowell Tech sees record number of new students for spring semester
PUBLIC HEALTH
News and Observer, 01/06
Public health director to retire
STATE GOVERMENT
Burlington Time News 1/6
Unemployment claims crash state computer
The Durham Herald Sun 1/6
Perdue taps Moses Carey for state post
Perdue holds another news conference for
WOMEN’S & CHILDREN’S HEALTH
HealthDay, 1/6
Teens Divulge Risky Behavior on Social Networking Sites
AGING
News and Observer, 01/05
An honor due
Goldsboro News Argus, 01/04
Wayne County Services on Aging to offer caregiver program
Burlington Times, 01/03
Home a little longer: New program offers seniors care and options
BUDGET
Fayetteville Observer, 01/04
Tough calls: Governor, lawmakers must address billions in budget shortfall.
CHRONIC DISEASE & INJURY PREVENTION
News and Observer, 01/05
An honor due
WSOC-TV Charlotte 1/5
Diabetes Slows Down Brain, Study Says
Burlington Times News 1/5
Trying to prevent lymphedema after breast cancer
Winston-Salem Journal, 01/04
Ex-smoker likes second-hand smoke, first-hand memories
New York Times, 01/03
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
HealthDay, 1/5
To Protect Yourself, Wash Those Germs Away
HealthDay, 1/5
Avian Flu Returns, This Time in Hong Kong Poultry
Burlington Times News 1/5
Smoking ban leads to major drop in heart attacks
WCNC-TV Charlotte 1/5
Family says 23-year-old died from flu complications
DISABILITIES
Los Angeles Times, 01/05
Disabled man's crusade a bane to business owners
New York Times, 01/04
For the Blind, Technology Does What a Guide Dog Can’t
Fayetteville Observer, 01/04
Wheelchair crash death highlights transportation concerns
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Jacksonville Daily News, 1/5
Man shot by stepfather, now in jail with him
DSS
Greensboro News & Record, 1/5
Foster kids get a hand with college
Fayetteville Observer, 1/5
S.C. woman charged in child's death
Time Magazine, 1/4
Cops: Dad Kills Son Over Child Support
Fayetteville Observer, 01/04
Cumberland’s food stamp use rises
FOOD-BORNE ILLNESS
WSOC-TV Charlotte 1/5
Caffeine Poisoning Calls Pour In To Centers
HEALTH CARE
News and Observer, 01/04
... answered for a few
Greenville Reflector, 01/04
PCMH, UHS officials call 2008 a year of healthy progress
Charlotte Observer, 01/03
A predictable crisis in health care
HEALTH CARE
Greensboro News & Record, 1/5
Charles Davenport Jr.: Twenty-nine hours in hell at a Triad hospital
HEALTH SERVICE REGULATION
Fayetteville Observer, 1/5, Letters
Nursing home ratings helpful to community
Gaston Gazette, 1/5
2 nurses assaulted while treating woman at Gaston Memorial Hospital
Salisbury Post, 1/5
Awaiting justice: New jail pod should ease overcrowding
Wilmington Star, 01/04
Officials OK Brunswick facility for terminally ill patients
HOMELESSNESS
Jacksonville Daily News, 1/5
Homeless stay at shelter longer as they seek jobs, homes
WBTV Charlotte, 1/5
Hundreds volunteer to renovate the Hall House
Charlotte Observer, 01/04
Homeless children get a place to stay – thanks!
Charlotte Observer, 01/03
Hotel for the homeless
MEDICAID
Charlotte Observer, 01/03
A predictable crisis in health care
MH/DD/SAS
Daily Advance, 01/05
AMHC workers get layoff notices
Charlotte Observer, 01/04
Bev can learn from Mike
News and Observer, 01/03
Cherry's replacements
The Robesonian, 1/4
Palmer eyes expansion of substance abuse programs
MISCELLANEOUS
Fayetteville Observer, 1/5, Editorial
Health care: New N.C. risk pool is a good start, but we need to help even more.
Triangle Business Journal, 1/5
Survey: Downturn stress impacting health
STATE EMPLOYEES
News and Observer, 01/04
Emergency call
Wilson Times, 01/04
State must look at insurance options
WTVD-TV, 01/03
State workers want their money
WOMEN & CHILDRENS’ HEALTH
New York Times, 01/05
For Privacy’s Sake, Taking Risks to End Pregnancy
Washington Post, 01/05
Prenatal Nutrition, Postnatal Allergy Protection
HealthDay, 1/5
Prenatal Nutrition, Postnatal Allergy Protection
Rocky Mount Telegram, 1/5
Grant programs help feed children, adults
New York Times, 01/04
Law on Flu Vaccinations May Be Tested
AGING
Elizabeth City Daily Advance, 01/02
Ministers asked to spread word about elder tax-relief law
Wilmington Star-News, 1/2, Letter First Letter
Letters to the Editor Jan. 2, 2009
WITN Greenville, 1/2
Alcohol And Alzheimer's Study
BUDGET
The McDowell News, 1/ 2
State legislators will grapple with budgets in new year
CHRONIC DISEASE & INJURY PREVENTION
Washington Post, 01/02
Kick the Habit
Fayetteville Observer, 1/2 , Editorial
No smoking: Teen smoking rates drop. Time for legislation to help more quit.
Newsday.com, 1/2
More states mandating fire-safe cigarettes, but some claim the new smokes taste different
New ignition lock laws aim to foil drunk drivers from even starting their engines
Wilmington Star-News, 1/2, Letter Second letter
Letters to the Editor Jan. 2, 2009
HealthDay, 1/2
Kick the Habit
Washington Post, 01/01
America Losing the Fight With Type 2 Diabetes
U.S. News & World Report, 01/02
Resolution No. 1: Really Quit Smoking
USA Today, 01/02
Study: Smoking ban leads to major drop in heart attacks
Wilson Daily Times, 12/31
Police: Don’t shoot firearms into the air tonight
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
Charlotte Observer, 01/02
Man, 23, dies after flu diagnosis
Shelby Star, 12/31
Father says 'flu' killed 23-year-old son, recent Gardner-Webb graduate
DISABILITIES
The McDowell News, 1/ 2
Local pediatrician offers advice for parents on ADHD symptoms to look for
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
WBTV Charlotte, 1/2
Home for abused women opens despite burglary
WBTV Charlotte, 1/2
Monroe man charged with abusing ex-wife
Asheville Citizen-Times, 01/02
Standoff ends, children are safe
DSS
Winston-Salem Journal, 01/02
Doing more with less
EPIDEMIOLOGY
HealthDay, 1/2
Preventive Use of Antibiotics Cuts ICU Deaths
HEALTH CARE
Greensboro News & Record, 1/2
Editorial: State insurance plan helps pay health costs
Washington Post, 01/02
Shortage of General Surgeons Endangers Rural Americans
Winston-Salem Journal, 01/02
Treating Those Without: Clinic in Mooresville turns out to be a life saver for one patient when it was determined that he was suffering from colon cancer
HEALTH SERVICE REGULATION
Independent Weekly, 12/31
Durham nursing home closes after state investigation
News and Observer, 01/02
Sorting out separate rating systems for elderly care
HOMELESS ISSUES
Fayetteville Observer, 1/ 2
Salvation Army shelter filled to capacity
News14 Carolina, 1/2
Leaders urge volunteers to help homeless
Greensboro News & Record, 1/2
Homeless plan may be slowed by lack of money
Asheville Citizen-Times, 01/02
Church feeds homeless on New Year's Day
Charlotte Observer, 01/01
Got time? Help house Charlotte's homeless
MH/DD/SAS
Asheville Citizen-Times, 01/02
Easley's mental health reform a ‘train wreck'
Morganton News-Herald, 01/02
Local pediatrician offers advice for parents on ADHD symptoms to look for
USA Today, 01/02
Suicides in national parks increase in 2008
Dunn Daily Record, 01/02
The Case For Mental Health In Harnett
Smoky Mountain News, 01/02
Nurse shortage forces closure of mental health facility
Burlington Times, 01/02
Number of people who drive drunk remains steady
Wilson Times, 01/01
Easley's troubles top political news in '08
WRAL-TV, 01/01
Ex-DHHS official to lead Central Regional
MISCELLANEOUS
Fayetteville Observer, 1/2, Editorial
Last look: Interview shows Easley's strengths, and appalling weaknesses.
Fayetteville Observer, 1/2
Easley ready to leave spotlight
WRAL-TV, 01/01
Leaving office, Easley reflects on tenure
POVERTY ISSUES
Fayetteville Observer, 1/ 2
Salvation Army shelter filled to capacity
PUBLIC HEALTH
Durham Herald, 01/01
Public Health chief retiring
STATE EMPLOYEES
Charlotte Observer, 01/02
New state payroll still creating headaches
News and Observer, 01/02
State workers say payroll glitches keep coming
NBC17, 1/2
Workers Say State Payroll System Still Poses Problems
Wilson Times, 01/01
Promises to public employees
Fayetteville Observer, 01/01
New laws: Smoking illegal in state cars
Greensboro Record, 01/01
Little changes, but big benefits
WOMEN AND CHILDREN’S HEALTH
Time Magazine, 12/31
Breast-Feeding Advocate Kelli Roman
HealthDay, 1/2
New Immunization Recommendations for Children Unveiled
WITN Greenville, 1/2
Mom: "Hey Facebook, Breastfeeding Is Not Obscene"
AGING
HealthDay, 12/31
Rising Blood Sugar May Harm the Aging Brain
WNCT Greenville, 12/31
Caregiver Arrested for Abusing 80-year-old
CHRONIC DISEASE & INJURY PREVENTION
HealthDay, 12/31
Vitamins Fail to Prevent Cancer: Study
HealthDay, 12/31
America Losing the Fight With Type 2 Diabetes
HealthDay, 12/31
Resolving to Break an Addictive Habit?
U.S. News & World Report, 12/31
Low Blood Sugar Levels May Protect Memory
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
Asheville Citizen-Times, 12/31
Cat found positive for rabies
Rocky Mount Telegram, 12/31
HIV testing expands in N.C. prisons
Gaston Gazette, 12/31
Father says 'flu' killed 23-year-old son, East Gaston, recent Gardner-Webb graduate
The Franklin Times, 12/31
First case of flu reported in state; shots available
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
News 14 Carolina, 12/31
911 tape released from brutal attack
EPIDEMIOLOGY
News 14 Carolina, 12/31
Easley warns NC drivers about drinking
News 14 Carolina, 12/31
Water experts worried about NC algae
WITN Greenville, 12/31
Another Rabies Case Confirmed In Carteret County
HEALTH CARE
Carteret News Times, 12/31
Elder abuse charges filed
WBTV Charlotte, 12/31
State begins offering riskiest health coverage
WITN Greenville, 12/31
For The Thousands In NC Without Health Insurance
WFMY Greensboro, 12/31
Local Parkinson's Patient Finds Insurance Break
Fayetteville Observer, 12/31
N.C. medical plan offers at-risk coverage
News and Observer, 12/31
Health plan influx awaited
WRAL-TV, 12/31
State to begin offering health coverage to riskiest
Charlotte Observer, 12/31
State begins offering riskiest health coverage
Winston-Salem Journal, 12/31
Foes of Yadkin-jail plan file new lawsuit
HEALTH CARE REGULATION
News and Observer, 12/31
Under wraps
Dunn Daily Record, 12/31
The Good, The Bad And The Elderly
HOMELESSNESS
Dunn Daily Record, 12/31
Does Benson Have A Homeless Problem?
HOUSING
Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald, 12/30
Resources available for foreclosure prevention
MEDICAID
Triangle Business Journal, 12/29
CSC nips EDS to win N.C. Medicaid contract
MH/DD/SAS
HealthDay, 12/31
Resolving to Break an Addictive Habit?
Greensboro News & Record, 12/31
Photo: Mentally ill man reported missing in Eden
Elizabeth City Daily Advance, 12/31
AMHC's future still up in the air
Morganton News-Herald, 12/31
No. 4 year in review: Broughton has funded re-instated only to lose accreditation
Fayetteville Observer, 12/31
Easley criticizes news coverage
News and Observer, 12/31
New mental hospital gets a director
News and Observer, 12/31
Nice and Easley
STATE GOVERNMENT
Burlington Times, 12/31
Starting Thursday, state workers will have to put away the smokes in state vehicles
WOMEN’S & CHILDREN’S HEALTH
USA Today, 12/31
Breast cancer survivors try new methods to fight arm swelling
BUDGET
Durham Herald-Sun, 12/30
Perdue doesn't want to be hindered by budget
Charlotte Observer, 12/30
Perdue doesn't want to be hindered by budget
CHRONIC DISEASE & INJURY PREVENTION
News14 Carolina, 12/30
Tobacco programs showing success
News14 Carolina, 12/30
Officials warn about Snus dangers
HealthDay, 12/30
Gastric Bypass Halts Diabetes in Obese Teens
HealthDay, 12/30
Lung Cancer: Still the Biggest Cancer Killer, by Far
Dunn Daily Record, 12/30
Some Progress On Smoking
Asheville Citizen-Times, 12/30
Start the New Year off right by getting out of the chair
Newsweek, 12/30
Five 'Healthy' Snacks That Aren't So Healthy
Salisbury Post, 12/30
Editorial: Health sign for teens
U.S. News & World Report, 12/30
Sports Concussions Pose Long-Term Threat
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
News and Observer, 12/30
Serious tick problems
Goldsboro News Argus, 12/30
HIV a growing concern in Wayne County
New York Times, 12/30
Leaving Platform That Elevated AIDS Fight
DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
Fayetteville Observer, 12/30
Trouble hearing? Blame your brain
DSS
Gaston Gazette, 12/30
Woman faces DWI and child abuse charges after taking daughter into woods
News14 Carolina, 12/30
Child abuse suspect to appear in court
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Charlotte Observer, 12/30
Harmful chemicals lurk in beauty products
USA Today, 12/30
Air hazards rarely considered in planning
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Asheville Citizen-Times, 12/30
TVA says ruling helps case in NC pollution lawsuit
EPIDEMIOLOGY
Fayetteville Observer, 12/30
Medical examiner: Blunt force trauma killed Hope Mills man
Asheville Citizen-Times, 12/30
Man's body sent for autopsy
Hendersonville Times-News, 12/30
Autopsy to shed light on teen's death
HEALTH CARE
News and Observer, 12/30
In Wake, nurses will aid families
Charlotte Observer, 12/30
Ideas abound at meeting on how to fix health care
Elizabeth City Daily Advance, 12/30
Hospital officials mum on pact
Morganton News-Herald, 12/30
Local hospitals in fair condition
HEALTH SERVICE REGULATION
Winston-Salem Journal, Dec. 24
Novant gets initial OK
Fayetteville Observer, 12/30
Reason for fatal fight at nursing home not known
WRAL-TV, 12/30
DHHS called in to investigate rest home fight, slaying
Dunn Daily Record, 12/30
Man Charged In Rest Home Slaying
Jacksonville Daily News, 12/30
Nursing homes make stellar grades
HOMELESSNESS
Winston-Salem Journal, 12/30
Fading Help: Groups that aid homeless cutting back
News14 Carolina, 12/30
Homeless facility set to open doors
MEDICAID
Charlotte Business Journal, 12/30
Computer Sciences wins N.C. Medicaid deal
MH/DD/SAS
Newsweek, 12/30
Why She Cuts
U.S. News & World Report, 12/30
How to Beat Stress, Angst Through Meditation
Los Angeles Times, 12/30
DSM psychiatry manual's secrecy criticized
PUBLIC RECORDS
News and Observer, 12/30
Governor rakes the press
Wilson Daily Times, 12/29
Government openness under assault
Charlotte Observer, 12/30
Easley irked at treatment by the press
WOMEN’S & CHUILDREN’S HEALTH
U.S. News & World Report, 12/30
Flexible Approach to Vaccinations Under Fire
Washington Post, 12/30
Premarital Abstinence Pledges Ineffective, Study Finds