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Watauga County Health Inspections | Main Street
The following information was provided by AppHealthCare. Restaurants and meat markets are inspected once to four times per year based on risk frequency, child care facilities and year-round swimming pools are inspected twice per year and school buildings are inspected once per year. To view the full inspection report for inspected establishments, visit AppHealthCare’s website and search for a facility…
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New report provides the most detailed picture of preventable child deaths worldwide
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: An estimated 4.9 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2024, including 2.3 million newborns, according to new estimates released today. Most of these deaths are preventable with proven, low-cost interventions and access to quality health care.…
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RWJBarnabas Health, Partners Celebrate South Ward Wellness Center Groundbreaking in Newark
(l-r) Atiya Jaha-Rashidi, Chief Equity Officer and VP of Community Relations, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center; Marcy Felsenfeld, Senior Program Officer, The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey; Hector Varona, Senior Relationship Manager, M&T Bank; Craig Drinkard, CEO, The Victoria Foundation; Leonard Robbins, Senior Program Officer – Lending, LISC; Nicole Fields, CEO, Saint James Health; Dominique Lee, CEO, BRICK Networks; Balpreet Grewal-Virk,…
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From rural delivery to Level 4 NICU: 30‑week preemie born during Winter Storm Fern
By Shea Wright When Danielle Hayes made the decision to head to VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital (CMH), the snow and ice falling across the region were the furthest thing from her mind. She was originally scheduled to be admitted for observation at 31-weeks pregnant following a diagnosis of placenta previa, a condition in which the placenta completely blocks the…
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Burnout crisis demands science-based strategies beyond self-care solutions
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Burnout is at an all-time high, with some studies saying two-thirds of employees now cite job burnout as a major challenge. Overwork and chronic stress do not just drain energy, they can erode health, contributing to…
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Is the ‘Ozempic era’ an opportunity for no-and-low?
With growing research to suggest GLP-1 drugs reduce the desire to drink alcohol, Eloise Feilden asks whether the ‘Ozempic era’ offers opportunities for the no- and low-ABV sector to thrive. Slim chance: are weight-loss drugs an opportunity for no- and low-alcohol ‘spirits’? *This feature was first published in the February issue of The Spirits Business magazine. The pressure that GLP‐1…
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Weight-loss drugs linked to preterm birth risk in women with pre-existing diabetes
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Weight loss drugs have been linked to an increased risk of premature births among women who took them inadvertently just before or during early pregnancy to treat pre-existing diabetes. However, a large study of over 750,000…
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How sports traditions like March Madness can support brain health
LEXINGTON, Ky (March 18, 2026) — For many Kentuckians, March Madness is more than just a basketball tournament — it’s a shared tradition that sparks excitement, conversation and community across generations. But could the rituals of sports fandom — filling out brackets, debating game strategy and cheering on the Cats — also benefit our brains? Three experts from the University of…
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At Rose Mass luncheon, John Carroll Society presents awards for health care service
After the 34th annual Rose Mass at the Church of the Little Flower in Bethesda seeking God’s blessings on those who work in health care, the John Carroll Society at a luncheon presented its 2026 Pro Bono Health Care Awards and honors for health care ministry and lifetime service in health care. In addition to honoring people for their health…
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Mothers ‘Terrified’ as Children Could Lose Treatments After FDA Denials
Mothers from across the country have spoken to Newsweek about their concern for their children after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been rejecting various treatments for rare diseases that can be life-threatening. One mother said she was “terrified” of losing access, as a result of an FDA rejection, to the drug her daughter relies on, while other mothers…
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