Salem College Will Focus On Preparing Women For Careers In Health Fields
Salem College is making some major curriculum changes to focus on training women for leadership roles in health fields.
Health & Safety
FDA Analysis Of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Finds It Safe, Effective
The Food and Drug Administration released an analysis of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday morning that appears to support its authorization for emergency use.
3rd COVID-19 Vaccine May Be Available Soon In The U.S.
The Food and Drug Administration has released its assessment of an application from Johnson & Johnson for emergency use authorization for its vaccine. It finds the vaccine safe and effective.
A Tale Of The Taps: Which Hand-Washing Station Is Best In Emergencies?
In areas with limited access to clean running water, hand-washing stations can help limit the spread of disease. But experts say not all taps are created equal.
State Opens COVID-19 Vaccine Window For Teachers
North Carolina moves into Group 3 vaccinations Wednesday, a group that includes child care workers and educators.
Few Safeguards In Place To Prevent Vaccine Line Skipping in NC
The pool of North Carolinians eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine has grown.
Biden Executive Order Seeks Fixes For Shortfalls Of Foreign-Made Items
President Biden is expected to sign an order on Wednesday to kick off sweeping reviews of products that have run short in recent months, including semiconductors and pharmaceutical ingredients.
CDC Report: Educators May Be Central To In-School Transmission Of COVID-19
A CDC report finds teachers may be bigger spreaders of COVID-19 in schools than students. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Grant Rivera, superintendent of the Georgia district involved in the case study.
News Brief: Capitol Security Hearing, N.Y. Grand Jury, Vaccine Line Jumpers
Ex-Capitol security chiefs recount insurrection events. No charges will be filed against Rochester police in the death of Daniel Prude. A health care provider allows people to jump the vaccine line.
Rita Sekirka, 89: Judy Garland's 'Easter Parade'
The grandmother would belt out the song with her grandson in her nursing home.