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HEALTHCARE
Measles detected in Charlotte wastewater
| January 13, 2026
Health officials detected measles in the Mecklenburg County wastewater system this week, a sign the virus could be circulating more widely in North Carolina than the number of confirmed cases suggests.
Kennedy’s new vaccine policy exposes kids to nasty and preventable diseases, NC doctors say
| January 9, 2026
US health officials under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reduced the number of recommended vaccines for children, including shots for diseases that can be fatal and lead to amputations.
Nearly 1 million in NC to see health premiums skyrocket in 2026
| December 23, 2025
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Health insurance costs are set to rise in 2026 for many North Carolinians, after Congress decided not to vote on extending Affordable Care Act insurance tax credits, which were cut in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and expire at the end of the year.
NC resident faces 1,100% increase in health insurance costs
| December 19, 2025
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For four years, Nancy Weaver has accessed essential healthcare through the Affordable Care Act. Now she faces an uncertain future as Republicans in Congress are set to allow key subsidies to expire, raising her monthly premium by $1,600 a month.
Stein reverses Medicaid cuts, but warns of ‘devastating’ consequences if Republicans fail to fund the program
| December 10, 2025
The governor cited court rulings that blocked some of the cuts, but said the state’s Medicaid fund would still run out of money in the spring if Republicans failed to resolve their 6-month dispute over funding it.
North Carolina continues to fail new moms and their babies, annual report shows
| November 25, 2025
For the third year in a row, the March of Dimes gave the state a D+ for its record of ensuring healthy pregnancies and providing adequate access to prenatal care.