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West Virginia Secretary of Health Appoints State Health Officer
West Virginia Secretary of Health Dr. Arvin Singh has appointed Dr. Mark McDaniel, DO, FAAFP, to serve as the acting State Health Officer for the West Virginia Department of Health. “The role of State Health Officer is pivotal to the success of...
Shattuck Labs Announces IND for SL-325 Is in Effect for the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
– SL-325 is a potentially first-in-class DR3 antagonist antibody being developed for the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and other inflammatory and immune-mediated diseases – – The Company is on track to dose the first participant in...

HealthTech Industry Expert Fred Sheffield: Five Systems Underdog Companies Need For Growth
CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Like David squaring off against Goliath, small health-tech companies often face industry giants with nothing but sharp strategy and fearless determination. A new book offers...

Troy Health, Inc. Enters Non-Prosecution Agreement and Admits to Fraudulently Enrolling Medicare Beneficiaries and Identity Theft
Troy Health, Inc. (Troy), a North Carolina-based provider of Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, and Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans, has entered into a non-prosecution agreement with the Department of Justice to resolve a criminal...

Fungal disease threatens pine plantations in Arkansas – UAM’s Arkansas Forest Health Research Center fights back
News August 20, 2025 News article Brown spot needle blight is a fungal disease that infects pine needles, leading to premature needle loss, stunted growth and long-term stress that increases a tree’s vulnerability to other pests and pathogens....

MAIN EVENT EXPANDS IN NORTH CAROLINA, NOW HIRING
A place for shared family fun with bowling, laser tag, and more will open its second North Carolina location this August GREENSBORO, NC, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Main Event, the ultimate destination for family...

First Lady Anna Stein, NCDHHS and Morse Clinics Celebrate First Mobile Opioid Treatment Program Unit in North Carolina
Raleigh, NC, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Credentialed media are invited to attend the unveiling of the first Mobile Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) unit in North Carolina. Mobile OTPs reduce barriers to participation in treatment by making it...

Tenovi and Truentity Health Launch Nationwide Push to Expand Remote Monitoring Through Independent Pharmacies
Partnership equips independent pharmacies with connected devices to improve chronic care access and outcomes nationwide PORTSMOUTH, NH, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Tenovi, a leading provider of remote monitoring...
Aeroflow Health Ranks No. 2,398 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, has announced that Aeroflow Health is No. 2,398 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most...

Seven NC Summer Nutrition Program Sponsors Receive USDA Turnip the Beet Awards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced recipients of the Turnip the Beet Awards for the 2024 Summer Nutrition Programs. Recognized this summer by the USDA, 199 sponsors qualified for either a gold, silver or bronze Turnip the...

Novant Health & ENFRA Enter $855 Million, 30-Year Energy-as-a-Service Agreement
METAIRIE, LA, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Novant Health has announced a landmark 30-year Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) partnership with ENFRA, formerly Bernhard, in a transaction valued at $855 million. The agreement will...

Dentsply Sirona to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (“Dentsply Sirona” or the "Company") (Nasdaq: XRAY) today announced its participation at upcoming conferences. Morgan Stanley 23rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference on...

Commissioner Farley: NC Labor Department Uncovers Illegal Mining Operation in Western North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. A senior official with the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL), acting under the leadership of Labor Commissioner Luke Farley, has uncovered an illegal mining operation in Western North Carolina — prompting a formal...
Children’s Home Society of North Carolina’s Institute for Family Registration Now Open for Third Annual Family Champion Awards
Greensboro, NC, Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Registration is now open for the third annual Family Champion Awards, hosted by the Institute for Family, a program of Children’s Home Society of North Carolina (CHS). This free event takes place...

Southern Atlantic Healthcare Alliance (SAHA) Partners with RxParadigm to Launch Neutral 340B Claims Clearinghouse
CLAYMONT, DE, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- RxParadigm is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Southern Atlantic Healthcare Alliance (SAHA), a leading regional hospital association, to offer a neutral 340B...

WA leads states supporting Colorado law banning conversion ‘therapy’ for minors
SEATTLE – Attorney General Nick Brown today led a multistate coalition in an amicus brief at the U.S. Supreme Court defending a Colorado law that prohibits licensed health professionals from practicing conversion “therapy” on minors. Conversion...

SleepScript MD Offers Nationwide Telemedicine Program for Prescription Sleep Medication Access
Physician-led telehealth sleep clinic provides fast care using safe, non-addictive medications across 40+ states. SHELBYVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sleep disorders affect millions of working professionals...

Media Advisory: More than 800 People Expected at Near-Death Studies Annual Conference This Week in Oak Brook, Illinois
DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA, NC, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The International Association for Near-Death Studies (ANDS) Annual Conference, the largest gathering in the world of near-death experience researchers, physicians,...

Shattuck Labs Announces Closing of up to $103 Million Private Placement and Appointments to Board of Directors
— Aggregate net proceeds from private placement expected to fund SL-325 through multiple Phase 2 clinical trials, including in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and potentially another autoimmune disease — — Pro forma cash and cash equivalents,...

NC Department of Labor Recovers Over $2.5 Million in Unpaid Wages for North Carolina Workers
The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) has recovered more than $2.5 million in unpaid wages on behalf of workers across the state. This milestone, achieved under the leadership of Labor Commissioner Luke Farley, reflects the department’s...