Rural NC hospitals struggling to find workers
Some smaller hospitals are facing staff shortages that have caused administrators to change the way they provide care, speakers at a virtual town hall on the state of rural health care in North Car
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Some Push To Change State Laws That Require HIV Disclosure To Sexual Partners
In more than 30 states, it is illegal for someone with HIV to have sex without first disclosing their status. Some are now trying to change that, arguing that those laws endanger public health.
Major Medical, Legal Groups Oppose Louisiana Abortion Law Before U.S. Supreme Court
In new amicus briefs, the American Medical Association and American Bar Association are among groups opposing the law, which is scheduled for oral arguments in March.
Flu Deaths Across North Carolina Rise; CDC Releases Flu Shot Data
According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' latest report, 17 more residents have died from the flu.
Hospitals Are Partnering With Lawyers To Treat Patients' Legal Needs
Roughly 300 health care systems around the country have set up medical-legal collaborations to help patients solve legal problems that can affect their health — at little or no cost to the patients.
Manufacturing A Part Of The Small New You
Imagine being rebuilt in miniature.
Medical Cocaine Addiction Treatment Being Developed by Winston-Salem Entrepreneur
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Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Scientist 3D Prints Living Tissue
3D printing technology has been used to make toys, auto parts, and other goods. Now it's ears.
States Make Laws To Protect Patients From Hidden Medical Bills
Too many patients only learn after they get the bill that their insurer won't cover some medical services provided in the hospital. New laws in several states aim to stop those nasty surprises.