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House Committee Passes Eugenics Compensation Bill
The House Judiciary Committee passed a bill that will compensate victims of the state's eugenics program.
Wake County, UNC Explore Mental Health Care Partnership
Wake County is looking into a mental health care partnership with UNC Hospitals.
NC Health Insurer Seeks To Harness Consumer Data
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina and Cary-based information technology giant SAS are collaborating to provide more personalized health care.
Hagan Pushes Bill To Accelerate Drug Approval
Senator Kay Hagan toured UNC Children's Hospital as part of a push for her bill that would streamline approval of treatments for serious and rare diseases.
Amendment's Impact On Hospital Visits, Medical Decisions Debated
Opponents of a proposed marriage amendment say it would interfere with hospital visitation and medical decision-making protections for unmarried couples.
Legislative Committee Votes To Limit UNC Health Care
Jessica Jones reports a state legislative committee voted to place limits on UNC Health Care.
Some Would Lose Health Coverage Under Amendment One
For our series on the arguments over Amendment One, Isaac-Davy Aronson reports some unmarried people could lose health coverage if the amendment passes.
State Officials Have Plans to Close Medicaid Shortfall
State officials say they have a plan to close the state's Medicaid shortfall.
Wake & Orange Counties Rank Healthiest
Wake and Orange counties are the healthiest in the state. That's according to a new study ranking health outcomes by county across the nation.
US Senate Panel Hears About Camp Lejeune Water
A U.S. Senate committee heard testimony about the Marine Corps' attempt to delete information from a government report on contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune.
Frequent Intervention Helps Fight Obesity
Researchers at Duke University say a new study shows promising results from a program promoting weight loss for obese patients.
Immigrant Health Theories Questioned
Duke researchers say the reasons for a decline in health among recent immigrants may be more complicated than health experts thought.
Duke Cancer Center Opens
Cancer patients across the state have a new place to go for treatment. The Duke Cancer Center opens to patients Monday.
Chatham Schools Promote Physical Activity
Chatham County schools are trying to get kids to be more active through 'Eat Smart Move More' grants.
Biotech Facility Opening in Winston-Salem
Wake Forest Baptist Health Center is unveiling a new bio tech facility in Winston-Salem.
New Clinic to Treat Rare Disorder
UNC Chapel Hill opens its new Comprehensive Angelman Syndrome Clinic at the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities.
Program Aims for More Nursing Education
A new nursing program at East Carolina University and four area community colleges aims to increase the number of nurses with bachelor's degrees.
National Homeless Initative Comes to Triangle
A national initiative to find housing for 100-thousand Americans who are homeless is now underway in the Triangle.
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