The Monkeypox vaccine is not currently available in all North Carolina Counties.
Atrium Health earns multiple national honors by U.S. News & World.
Experts found that an increase in screen time during the pandemic may have damaged eyesight in some.
A popular fruit, especially during the summer season, is a slice of watermelon. And whether it’s a dash of salt, lightly grilled, included in a stir fry or salad or in a blender or smoothie, watermelons contain the antioxidant Lycopene. Studies show that Lycopene helps to decrease the risk of cancer, heart disease and age-related […]
World Tuberculosis Day is recognized yearly on March 24th and the goal is to educate the public about the impact of the disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Tuberculosis (TB) cases rose over 9% in 2021, after dropping in 2020. And although there was an increase in reported cases last […]
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) says the COVID-19 pandemic caused more than 140,00 children to lose a primary or secondary caregiver from April 2020 through June 2021. A researcher for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, describes children possibly facing orphanhood as a hidden, global pandemic. NIH’s report also states that more than […]
Johnson C Smith University joins many other universities in requiring students to get the COVID-19 vaccine before returning to campus. In a press release from May 12, the University announced as they prepare to welcome students back to the campus fall semester, students are required to return fully vaccinated. Under the policy, students must complete […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released updated guidelines on Tuesday saying fully vaccinated Americans do not need face masks anymore unless they are in a large crowd. The CDC’s new “interim public health recommendations” details activities fully vaccinated can resume. Walking, running, hiking or biking outdoors alone or with members of their household […]
Coronavirus cases are back on the rise in the Charlotte area, according to new data from Mecklenburg County Public Health Department. The county numbers were declining progrssively for a few months but the rate of coronavirus cases is on the rise in nearly every Mecklenburg County neighborhood, The Charlotte Observer reports. Health officials say the […]
Mecklenburg County Public Health officials advise residents do not travel during spring break due to the potential of catching and spreading COVID-19. On Friday, MCPH issued an advisory against travel over the spring break holiday. The reason behind the advisory, officials say involves increased exposure for contracting COVID-19. The county provided a list that outlines […]
Atrium Health Mobile Testing Center Locations This Week Monday, May 11, 2020 – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Silver Mount Baptist Church Parking Lot, 501 W. Arrowood Road, Charlotte, NC 28217 Project 658 Parking Lot, 3646 Central Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205 Tuesday, May 12, 2020 – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Stratford Richardson YMCA Parking […]
The hotter months are just on the way and we’re all looking for a way to slim down without killing ourselves with special diets, countless workouts and supplements. Melanie Pratt talks with Health and Wellness expert Jaden Johnson about his journey to losing almost 200 lbs, the importance of taking care of your body without […]
