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What to know about the COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5

September 29, 2021 Updated June 23, 2022

Children under age 3 are not able to be vaccinated by a pharmacist in North Carolina. Instead, parents should call their pediatrician's office to see if they plan to offer it.

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She started in housekeeping. Now she’s almost a nurse.

June 23, 2022

Ljiljana Boskovic's enthusiasm and caring attitude drew the attention of patients and nurses alike.

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Your mammogram results call for a biopsy. Here’s what to expect.

June 15, 2022

After your mammogram, your doctor wants you to get a biopsy. Your head is spinning with thoughts of breast cancer and chemotherapy. Take a moment to breathe before you go doom and gloom.

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We were traveling nurses looking for an off-ramp. We chose this hospital.

June 21, 2022

Some traveling nurses have decided that a stable workplace is what's best for them. Here's why two assistant nurse managers chose Novant Health.

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Year-long residency program helps new nurses find their feet

June 17, 2022

Novant Health's nationally accredited residency program gives new nurses the chance to learn and grow.

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Do you need probiotics? It depends.

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Do you need probiotics? It depends.

October 19, 2021

Probiotics help with digestion and regular bowel movements, which can help prevent bloating and other discomfort. ...

Thai butternut squash bisque brings fall flavors to life

Thai butternut squash bisque brings fall flavors to life

October 11, 2021

Bisques are one of the great food indulgences. This Thai butternut squash bisque turns to coconut milk for its ...

9 tips for a safe return to summer sports

9 tips for a safe return to summer sports

June 12, 2020

Young athletes need to ease into practice, especially in hot weather.

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Stroke can be devastating. Here’s how to prevent them.

More than 140,000 Americans die every year of a stroke, but 80% of strokes can be prevented.

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Natural supplements — and other remedies — for seasonal allergies

A natural remedy that works for some might not work for all. We have a few options to try out for yourself.

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A backbreaking cancer diagnosis is no match for faith and good medicine

Multiple myeloma is an uncommon cancer diagnosis. In the United States, the lifetime risk of developing the disease is 1 in 132 people.