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Measles confirmed in North Carolina, state health officials say
Health officials say the case was discovered in a child who was visiting Forsyth and Guilford counties. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina health officials confirmed the first case of measles in the state on Tuesday. The North Carolina Department of...

North Carolina officials warn against proposed changes impacting SNAP benefits
Karen Burkes, Director of State Operated Healthcare Facilities | North Carolina Department of Health and Human ServicesKaren Burkes, Director of State Operated Healthcare Facilities | North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Governor...

North Carolina confirms first measles case of 2025
Karen Burkes, Director of State Operated Healthcare Facilities | North Carolina Department of Health and Human ServicesKaren Burkes, Director of State Operated Healthcare Facilities | North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services The...

North Carolina confirms first measles case of 2025 in visiting child
Karen Burkes, Director of State Operated Healthcare Facilities | North Carolina Department of Health and Human ServicesKaren Burkes, Director of State Operated Healthcare Facilities | North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services The...

North Carolina officials warn against potential cuts to SNAP benefits
Dr. Devdutta Sangvai, Secretary | North Carolina Department of Health and Human ServicesDr. Devdutta Sangvai, Secretary | North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Governor Josh Stein, along with governors from 23 other states, issued...

1st measles case of 2025 confirmed in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the first case of measles in the state for 2025, involving a child who visited Forsyth and Guilford counties. The child became ill while traveling from...
First case of measles reported in North Carolina this year, DHHS says
A child, who visited Guilford and Forsyth counties last week, became North Carolina's first confirmed case of measles this year, according to public health officials. What You Need To Know A child visiting Guilford and Forsyth counties last week...

NCDHHS confirms first case of measles in North Carolina this year
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services have confirmed the first case of measles in North Carolina this year. The child diagnosed was visiting Forsyth and Guilford counties from another country where measles...
Declared free of avian flu, North Carolina can resume poultry exports
CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. — Farmers in North Carolina are celebrating after learning poultry exports can resume. What You Need To Know The World Organization for Animal Health declared North Carolina poultry bird avian flu free Poultry farms will...

Child visiting North Carolina contracts measles; first case of 2025 in the state
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the first case of measles in North Carolina this year.Officials said the first case is a child who was visiting Forsyth and Guilford counties.Officials said the child became...
In line with Trump, North Carolina legislature takes aim at transgender rights
RALEIGH, N.C. — Legislation much in line with President Donald Trump's political agenda on transgender rights squeezed through the North Carolina Senate this week, as state lawmakers prepare for their anticipated summer recess by the week's end. A...

NCDHHS identifies first 2025 measles case in North Carolina
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) confirmed a case of measles in Forsyth and Guilford counties, according to a press release. NCDHHS says a child became ill with measles while traveling to...

Measles case reported in North Carolina for first time in 2025: What to know
RALEIGH, N.C. (WBTV) - The first case of measles in North Carolina for 2025 was confirmed by health officials on Tuesday. Officials said on Tuesday, June 24, a child visiting Forsyth and Guilford counties was confirmed to be infected after...

Child measles case confirmed in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - North Carolina now has a confirmed case of measles. The Department of Health and Human Services says the child was visiting Forsyth and Guilford County last week. Health officials say the child became ill while traveling to...

First case of measles identified in North Carolina
Photo: freepik/MGN RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed a case of measles in a child who was visiting Forsyth and Guilford counties. According to a press release, The child became ill while...

Alfredo Castellanos-Rosales Murder Trial: North Carolina medical examiner says Beardshear’s wound could have been self-inflicted
Warning: The details discussed in this trial may be graphic and not suitable for all. ELK POINT, S.D. (KTIV) - “It could be wielded by her or anyone else,” Dr. Owens told the court via testimony over Zoom on Tuesday. Dr. Thomas Owens is a medical...

North Carolina state officials report on disaster relief costs and safety workforce pay raise
The North Carolina Council of State Republicans has released updates on various initiatives and issues addressed by state officials in June. State Auditor Dave Boliek reported on a Special Report from the North Carolina Office of the State...

Alfredo Castellanos-Rosales Murder Trial: North Carolina medical examiner says Beardshear’s wounds could have been self-inflicted
Warning: The details discussed in this trial may be graphic and not suitable for all. ELK POINT, S.D. (KTIV) - “It could be wielded by her or anyone else,” Dr. Owens told the court via testimony over Zoom on Tuesday. Dr. Thomas Owens is a medical...

Medical education program hosts eighth graduation
LUMBERTON — UNC Health Southeastern celebrated the recent graduation of 31 residents across four residency programs on Friday. These residents marked the eighth graduating class of the health system’s medical education program, as well as...
'A delicate balance': North Carolina's Health secretary breaks down Medicaid's complex role
North Carolina’s new top public health official, N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Dev Sangvai joins Tying it Together host Tim Boyum to discuss the latest public health news, the future of health care, nurse shortages and...