health disparities

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Kody Kinsley discusses the impact of Medicaid expansion on prescriptions during a news conference at the North Carolina Executive Mansion in Raleigh, N.C., on Friday, July 12, 2024. MAKIYA SEMINERA/AP

North Carolina's health disparities report shows a quickly aging population and lack of rural health care access

Santiago Ochoa

In a new report released by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, the state statistics show North Carolinians are getting older and lack access to health care the more rural they are.

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is partnering with Cone Health to host a series of community wellness events aimed at addressing health disparities in East Greensboro. Photo courtesy of N.C. A&T

Education

N.C. A&T partners with Cone Health to address disparities through community outreach

Amy Diaz

The first event, which will be held on Saturday, is called “Building a Better You."

The partnership between the city of Greensboro and Cone Health focuses on improving chronic health conditions including obesity, heart disease and diabetes. PAUL GARBER/WFDD

Health & Safety

City, Cone Health collaborate to boost health in east Greensboro neigborhoods

Paul Garber

New health and wellness resources are planned for neighborhoods in east Greensboro under a partnership with the city and Cone Health. Plans include a…