Novant Plans $50 Million Expansion To Kernersville Medical Center
Novant Health is planning a $50 million expansion to its Kernersville Medical Center.
The expansion would add about 60,000 square feet to the facility.
Health & Safety
Pandemic Approaches: The Differences Between Florida, California
California imposed tough restrictions to try to control the spread of COVID-19, but Florida did not. California struggled with huge case numbers and hospitalizations while Florida did better. Why?
North Carolina Braces For More Ice, Rain With Winter Storm
Most of the Piedmont is under a Winter Storm Warning until 7 a.m. Friday. Freezing rain and sleet will create slick travel conditions Thursday.
Long-Term COVID-19 Vaccine Studies Hampered As Placebo Recipients Get Real Shot
Scientists are trying to learn more about COVID-19 vaccines from original study participants. That quest is hampered because many people who received a placebo shot have now opted to get the vaccine.
Houston Doctor Notes Spike Of Carbon Monoxide Poisonings During Texas Winter Blast
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Samuel Prater in Houston about a surge in patients suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. Many were trying to keep warm after major power failures in Texas.
White House Announces Expanded COVID-19 Testing, Manufacturing And Virus Sequencing
The administration says there will only be a few million doses of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine available to distribute right away, assuming the company gets FDA authorization in the next few weeks.
'Sum Of Us' Examines The Hidden Cost Of Racism — For Everyone
Author Heather McGhee draws on a wealth of economic data to make the case that discriminatory laws and practices that target African Americans also negatively impact society at large.
Vaccinating Homeless Patients Against COVID-19: 'All Bets Are Off'
A community health center is now immunizing the local homeless population. But vaccination logistics, already complex, are compounded by the additional barriers in communication and transportation.
Shoppers Splurged In January As New Stimulus Checks Arrived
Retail sales soared 5.3% last month compared to December, much more than anticipated, as U.S. families began receiving new federal coronavirus relief checks.
Triad Winter Weather Leads To COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Cancellations
Weather conditions around the country are delaying the delivery of COVID-19 vaccinations to the Triad.