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🎉It’s New Member Monday!🎉
Join us in welcoming these new members to the North Carolina Medical Society! Rachel M. Concepcion, DO John B. Jasper, II, MD Susannah E. Johnson, MD Katherine P. Kaufman, MD Olan B. Kemp, MD...
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Capitol Chronicle: Medicare Pay Fix Legislation Introduced
Medicare Pay Fix Legislation Introduced Congressman Greg Murphy, MD lead sponsor Among the important unresolved congressional issues that were pending at the conclusion of 2024, the fight to reverse...
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Funding Available to Practices Impacted by Helene
At his Friday, January 31st press conference in Boone, Governor Josh Stein announced that $30 million in grants is now available to small businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene. The funding...
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Nominations Now Open for NCMS Leadership Positions
The NCMS Nominating and Leadership Development Committee Submits: Call for Nominations: NCMS Board of Directors NC American Medical Association Delegation Nominating and Leadership Development...
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NCDHHS, Trillium Health Resources Announces New Crisis Centers
GREENVILLE, N.C. – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and Trillium Health Resources will award $13.15 million to four providers to open community crisis centers and behavioral...
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Appointment Opening for NC Radiation Protection Commission
The North Carolina Medical Society has the opportunity to nominate a member to be appointed by the Governor to the NC Radiation Protection Commission. Learn more about the NC Radiation Protection...
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NC Commission for the Blind Call for Nominees
The NCMS has the opportunity to appoint a new member to the NC Commission for the Blind. Learn more about responsibilities of the NC Commission for the Blind here. The commission serves in an...
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Today is World Cancer Day. How to Support Employees Affected by Cancer.
Companies can help support employees affected by cancer through awareness initiatives, workplace accommodations, and inclusive practices. (Ashley Campanella) — Every year on February 4, the world...
View ArticleRewind: NC Crisis Services Tele-Town Hall
“You are valued” Last week, NCDHHS hosted a tele-town hall to discuss how people can support their mental well-being, find resources and get help for themselves or someone else experiencing a mental...
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NCMS at Work: Success of NCMS Prior Authorization Press Conference
RALEIGH – On January 28, 2025, the North Carolina Medical Society put prior authorization reform in the spotlight at a press conference at its Raleigh headquarters. Lawmakers, physicians, advocates,...
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Appointment Opening for NC Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy
The North Carolina Medical Society has the opportunity to nominate a member to be appointed by the Governor to the NC Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy. Learn more about the NC Board of Massage...
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Register Now! Collaborative Care Model 2025 Learning Collaboratives
NC AHEC is announcing six (6) Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) Learning Collaboratives for primary care providers, behavioral health professionals, and others who have implemented or are implementing...
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New NC Health Secretary Dr. Devdutta Sangvai Outlines Priorities
Dr. Devdutta Sangvai was sworn in Jan. 12, 2025 as the 19th secretary of North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services, becoming the first Indian American cabinet member under a North...
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Duke Named a Global Virus Network Center of Excellence
(Duke University School of Medicine, Dave Hart) — Duke University School of Medicine has joined the Global Virus Network (GVN) as one of its newest Centers of Excellence. The GVN, headquartered at the...
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New Study: High Levels of Microplastics in Human Brains Appear to be Increasing
Study: People Inhale or Ingest Up to 114,000 Microplastics Yearly (CBS News Healthwatch) — Human brains contain higher concentrations of microplastics than other organs, according to a new study, and...
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NC Diabetes Advisory Council Publishes New Guide to Prevention and Management...
In North Carolina, 12.4 percent of the adult population have diabetes and 34.6 percent are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The state is 11th in the nation for diabetes-related deaths....
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NCDHHS: Seasonal Respiratory Illnesses Surge in North Carolina
Respiratory Virus Summary Dashboard Shows Increase in Flu-Related Deaths (RALEIGH) — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today updated its weekly Respiratory Virus Summary...
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FDA OKs Clinical Trials for Pig Kidney Transplants in People
If successful, these pig-t-human trials could revolutionize organ transplantation, helping address the severe shortage of donor kidneys. Photo by Vidal Balielo Jr. Two biotech companies have been...
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Whether you’re a Red Coater or rooting for The Birds, you’re definitely going...
Super Bowl LIX is Sunday at 6:30pm in New Orleans Whether you’re a Red Coater or rooting for The Birds, you’re definitely going to be eating on Sunday! The Kansas City Chiefs are hoping for a...
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Medical Education Leadership Opportunities Available at AMA Council
Want to get more involved? The AMA Council on Medical Education is soliciting candidates The AMA Council on Medical Education is currently soliciting candidates for nomination opportunities for the...
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