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Sports Medicine

College recruiters were waiting. Could doctor get injured star back in time?

Dr. Phillip Mason and Novant Health’s orthopedic institute ensured athlete got the care she needed … when she needed it.

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March 24, 2023

Doctor: Talking about black maternal health is a key step in addressing the problem

March 24, 2023

Doctor: Talking about black maternal health is a key step in addressing the problem

March 15, 2023

3-month hospital stay: Bonding, praying and care that would not give up

March 15, 2023

3-month hospital stay: Bonding, praying and care that would not give up

March 14, 2023

Young MS patient powers past her disease to follow her dream

March 14, 2023

Young MS patient powers past her disease to follow her dream

Daily Living

Mask policy change getty
Cold & Flu

4 good reasons you might still want to wear a mask.

Novant Health is lifting face mask requirements but there are four good reasons you might still want to wear one.

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Children's Health

Constipation is one of the most common causes of tummy trouble for kids.

Constipation is common in children and is treatable with diet, lifestyle and medication options.

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Sports Medicine

Treatment gets NCAA basketball ref back in the game after painful Achilles injury

When cortisone was not an option, Dr. Snow Daws recommended high-volume saline injection.

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Weight & Nutrition

Winston-Salem spouses get healthy together

Weight loss isn’t really the point of bariatric surgery, said Dr. James Dasher. It’s a nice side effect. At his Kernersville, N.C. clinic, he and Dr. Thomas Walsh aim to improve metabolic problems like diabetes and sleep apnea. One area couple had the same gastric bypass procedure to better keep up with their grandkids. They feel better – and they no longer require their CPAP machines.

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Our Commitment

How one woman is fighting to close the racial gap in healthcare

How does Novant Health demonstrate a commitment to health equity? One woman has answers.

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Stroke

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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