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First Nasal Spray Epinephrine Drug for Emergency Allergic Reactions Gets FDA...
The FDA approved Neffy, the first non-needle epinephrine drug for severe allergic reactions, pictured here in a screenshot from a video provided by the company. ARS Pharmaceuticals (photo: CNN) Company...
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More of Half of States Report High Levels of COVID Activity, NC Wastewater...
Average COVID-19 virus copies found per person per week from participating NC wastewater treatment plants. (Courtesy NC DHHS Dashboard) At least 27 states are reporting “very high” levels, wastewater...
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2024 General Election – What You Need to Know!
The 2024 General Election is scheduled for November 5, 2024. Are you registered to vote? If not, instructions are available from the NC State Board of Elections. Is your voter registration up to...
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Stay Informed! Medicaid Managed Care Back Porch Chat Webinar
Medicaid Managed Care Back Porch Chat Key Medicaid Updates Thursday, August 15 | 5:30 p.m. Hosted by Dr. Janelle White, Chief Medical Officer of Medicaid and Medicaid colleagues, this month’s Back...
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Grant Opportunity: Telehealth Infrastructure Grant Program
In Session Law 2023-134, the North Carolina General Assembly (NCGA) appropriated $5,000,000 in SFY 2024 and $15,000,000 in SFY 2025 in receipts (State funds) from the ARPA Temporary Savings Fund to...
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NCDHHS Reminds Families of the Importance of Back-to-School Vaccinations
As children across North Carolina head back to school this month, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reminds families that vaccinations are an important part of...
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WHO: Mpox a Global Health Emergency
(Photo: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images) WHO declares mpox outbreak a global health emergency (CNN, Maya Davis) — The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared the ongoing mpox outbreak in...
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Remind Your Patients of the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
As North Carolinians navigate through another hurricane season, officials with the North Carolina Emergency Management and the Department of Health and Human Services warns against use of...
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Tell us About Exceptional Members! 2024 Golden Stethoscope Award Nominations...
Do you know an outstanding North Carolina Medical Society physician or physician assistant member who has demonstrated excellence in leadership, dedication to patients, and stellar skills in...
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More Than Half of States Report High Levels of COVID Activity, NC Wastewater...
Average COVID-19 virus copies found per person per week from participating NC wastewater treatment plants. (Courtesy NC DHHS Dashboard) At least 27 states are reporting “very high” levels,...
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Uniting Voices, Saving Lives: Empowering Minority Communities Through Organ...
Tuesday, August 20 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET Join HRSA’s National Minority Donor Awareness Month webinar. Speakers will discuss how to address cultural barriers and share effective donation outreach...
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Make Sure Your Patients of...
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), a time to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. CDC recently published reports on the benefits of vaccination and...
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Help Address Rural Health Challenges! Participate in the 2024 Rural Health...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Center for Medicare and Medication Innovation (“Innovation Center”) announced the 2024 Rural Health Hackathon – a series of in-person,...
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Learning Opportunity: Documentation for Hierarchical Conditions
Documentation is Key for Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs) for Clinicians Documentation is Key for Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs) for Coders The post Learning Opportunity:...
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Grab a Friend—or Ten—and Join Us at NCMS LEAD 2024! Registration NOW OPEN!
REGISTER TODAY! 2024 Marks the 175th Anniversary of the North Carolina Medical Society! November 1-2, 2024 Grandover Resort, Greensboro, NC We’re planning a sensational celebration in honor of this...
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US Facing National Blood Shortage: Why Donating is Also Good for Your...
Every two seconds, someone in the US needs blood. (Tips for your patients and where to find a donation location at bottom of this article) (Cathy Cassata) — Amanda Fouch has been donating blood since...
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Grant Opportunity: Supporting Mental Well-being and Recovery for North...
Three grant opportunities totaling $4.5 million will support local partners in developing community-based initiatives to improve equitable access to mental health services, expand peer support...
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MIT: Implantable Sensor Could Reverse Opioid Overdoses
(Photo: Courtesy of the researchers, edited by MIT news) The new device, which can be implanted under the skin, rapidly releases naloxone when an overdose is detected. (MIT News, Anne Trafton) — In...
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NCDHHS Announces NC Medicaid Managed Care Children and Families Specialty Plan
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced Blue Cross Blue Shield NC was selected to operate the Children and Families Specialty Plan. A first-of-its-kind initiative, the...
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Learning Opportunity: Buprenorphine Initiation and Linkage to Outpatient...
Buprenorphine Initiation and Linkage to Outpatient Services: Navigating Complex Care for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder in the Emergency Department Setting Thursday, Aug. 22 2:30-4:00pm ET This is...
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