News

Opioid overdoses up in January, February compared to last year

SALISBURY — Rowan County had 169 overdoses in January and February, an increase of 33 from the same ...

Health

Seniors with anxiety frequently don’t get help — here’s why

By Judith Graham Kaiser Health News Anxiety is the most common psychological disorder affecting adults in the U.S. ...

Health

Big pharma isn’t only reason insulin costs so much

By Arthur Allen Kaiser Health News Eli Lilly & Co.’s announcement that it is slashing prices for its major insulin products ...

Health

State lawmakers reach Medicaid expansion deal

By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina legislative leaders announced Thursday an agreement ...

Health

States seek crackdown on toxic ingredients in cosmetics

By Michael Scaturro Kaiser Health News Washington state has joined more than a dozen others in seeking to ...

Health

Why do politicians weaponize Medicare? Because it works

By Julie Rovner Kaiser Health News The Medicare wars are back, and almost no one in Washington is surprised. ...

Health

After staying away during pandemic, doctors return to lobby Congress

By Phil Galewitz Kaiser Health News WASHINGTON — Dr. Timothy McAvoy, an internist from Waukesha, Wisconsin, held his infant ...

Health

Fruit bats a secret weapon in preventing next pandemic

By Jim Robbins Kaiser Health News More than four dozen Jamaican fruit bats destined for a lab in Bozeman, ...

News

Who will pay the tab now that ‘free’ COVID vaccines, test kits are ending?

By Julie Appleby Kaiser Health News Time is running out for free-to-consumer COVID vaccines, at-home test kits, and even ...

News

Rowan County’s opioid overdoses up, but fatalities down

SALISBURY — Even though the number of opioid overdoses in Rowan County over the past several years are ...

Lifestyle

Ester Marsh: Why are insurance companies dictating how doctors should practice?

Since when are insurance companies dictating how medical doctors should treat their patients? I typically want to share ...

News

Leading the way: Livingstone hosts leading health expert

SALISBURY — It’s not every day a White House official visits your campus, but when your STEM department ...

Health

Closing the gap: Bread Riot address nutritional shortages

SALISBURY — For those plagued by food insecurity, getting proper nutrition is a yearlong battle that often results ...

Business

Dr. Magryta podcast now available

Dr. Magryta is back dispensing information regarding health for the Salisbury Post readers. He has begun a podcast ...

Health

State confirms first monkeypox case in Cabarrus County

KANNAPOLIS — The North Carolina State Lab for Public Health has confirmed the first case of monkeypox in ...

Health

Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for Oct. 29 in Kannapolis

KANNAPOLIS – Rowan and Cabarrus County residents will be able to take part in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk ...

News

‘A historic opportunity’: Rowan Board of Health proposes plan for $15 million in opioid settlement funds

SALISBURY — After months of reviewing community needs and identifying options, Rowan County public health officials have approved ...

News

Rowan County has first case of monkeypox, health department says

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Health Department has confirmed that Rowan has its first case of monkeypox, according ...

News

Terrie Hess Child Advocacy Center shares rebranding as ‘more positive’

SALISBURY — Terrie Hess Child Advocacy Center, formerly known as Prevent Child Abuse Rowan, has announced the organization ...

News

Rowan County drops in 2022 county health rankings

SALISBURY — Rowan County fell in the 2022 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps report recently released by the ...

News

Rowan County moved to riskier COVID-19 community level as positive cases increase

SALISBURY — Rowan County has been moved from the Center for Disease Control’s low/green COVID-19 community level to ...

Health

Salisbury Veteran Affairs Health Care Center appoints new executive director

SALISBURY — John J. Melton, recently retired Womack Army Medical Center Commander, returns to North Carolina as the ...

News

Rowan Public Library to offer ‘sustainable snacking’ workshops this summer

SALISBURY — The Rowan Public Library is preparing to unveil a new set of workshops that challenge not ...

Health

New low back pain study underway at NC Research Campus in Kannapolis

Duke CTSI KANNAPOLIS — When her lower back started to hurt, Shantela Carter joined Duke’s new study at ...

Health

Salisbury VA mental health team works to ease burden on veterans, families suffering with dementia

By Staff Report  SALISBURY — Looking after a loved one with dementia and finding long-term care options can ...

Ask Us

Ask Us: What are the regulations for wearing gloves when handling food during the pandemic?

Editor’s note: Ask Us is a weekly feature published online Mondays and in print on Tuesdays. We’ll seek to ...

Politics

Political Notebook: Medicaid expansion looks promising in North Carolina, Rep. Sasser says

RALEIGH — Medicaid expansion could be a reality for North Carolina, says Rowan County’s Rep. Wayne Sasser, a ...

Coronavirus

Improving COVID-19 numbers change CDC’s mask recommendation for Rowan County

SALISBURY — With COVID-19 metrics continuing to improve, Rowan County has been reclassified to the lowest and safest ...

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