public health

A coalition of states sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over its decision to cut $11 billion in federal funds that go toward COVID-19 initiatives and various public health projects across the country.

When the first case of COVID-19 arrived in Guilford County, former Public Health Director Dr. Iulia Vann was very new to the job. After a wave of fear and anxiety, she says something else quickly followed: determination. In the latest installment of Echoes of the Pandemic, Vann describes working with her team to meet unexpected challenges, and moments when the intensity of it all set in.

At the start of COVID-19, Novant Health's Dr. David Priest listed his biggest concerns in his notebook: no tests, no treatment, no vaccine. In Echoes of the Pandemic, he reflects on the uncertainty, the sacrifices of ICU nurses, and why we can’t wait another 100 years to prepare for the next crisis.

In its first Community Health Assessment since 2019, the Guilford County Division of Public Health found infant mortality is on the rise in the area while life expectancy dropped.

Improved treatment options have helped lower the state’s overall breast cancer mortality rate. But there are still significant disparities among racial groups.

The Guilford County Division of Public Health is employing an online survey for residents to share their thoughts on the state of public health in the area.

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners passed a new budget in a 4-3 vote. There were three similar budget proposals with one main sticking point being special appropriations for education.

Forsyth County commemorated the end of the official COVID-19 public health emergency at a press conference Thursday. The event was in effect a live oral…

COVID-19 booster shots are now available in North Carolina for children ages 5-11. The news comes amid a surge in cases. The percent positive rate in…

COVID-19 cases are up again in North Carolina. A report from the state health department shows twice as many viral particles were found in wastewater this…