Governor Roy Cooper and NC Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley announced that DHHS will launch Medicaid Expansion on Dec. 1, 2023, giving more than 600,000 North Carolinians access to health care.
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Kinston church, LCPS team up to bridge weekend hunger gap
More than 60 backpacks stuffed not with school supplies but with “healthy, nutritious and fun food” went out to three LCPS middle schools last week in a project spearheaded by Kinston’s First Presbyterian Church that aims to help bridge the hunger gap for students when they’re away from school for the weekend.
NCDHHS Connects Children and Adults to Healthy Food Through the Child and Adult Care Food Program
The Child and Adult Care Food Program helps eligible children and adults access healthy, nutritious food by reimbursing qualified child care programs, adult day programs and other non-residential care programs for meals and snacks served to enrollees. CACFP is administered federally by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and at the state level by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
UNC Health Lenoir recognizes latest Hall of Honor inductees on Saturday, September 9th at Kinston Country Club.
Established in 2000, the Hall of Honor is designed to recognize individuals whose contribution to hospital care in Lenoir County makes them remarkable in some way. Including this year’s class, 124 outstanding citizens have been inducted into the UNC Health Lenoir Hall of Honor, and 2023 marks the 117th year of hospital care for our community. Seven deserving individuals were inducted in the morning ceremony.
Bariatric Basics: Obesity in America
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates 42.4% of adults have the diagnosis of obesity and 9.2% have severe obesity. In 2021, CDC ranked North Carolina 16th in overall obesity compared to the rest of the United States. In 2022, 40.4% of adults in Lenoir County were clinically obese, 5% greater than the overall rate in North Carolina. Lenoir County residents live in one of the epicenters of the obesity epidemic.
Dr. Brandy Harrell Selected for Membership to North Carolina Institute of Medicine
Dr. Brandy Harrell, Director of Behavioral Health has been selected by the Board of the North Carolina Institute of Medicine to become a member of the organization, an honor intended to recognize the work of leaders in health care and public health across North Carolina.
Greene County Health Center awarded grant to maintain access to COVID-19 vaccines and treatments
Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) is pleased to announce that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded grants for North Carolina’s First Congressional District to maintain access to COVID-19 vaccines and treatments for uninsured individuals.
Unsung Heroes: Liz Hengst's tale of selfless sacrifice and faith
In the heart of Kinston, where stories of compassion and bravery often go unnoticed, one remarkable individual has emerged as an unsung hero, leaving a trail of selfless acts and profound impact. Meet Liz Hengst, a woman whose journey from New York to North Carolina is a testament to the power of faith, kindness, and the extraordinary lengths one can go to make a difference.
Tips to protect your school age athlete from injury
School is back and that means it’s time for youth sports. It’s a time of year we sports doctors enjoy as it gives us the chance to help those patients we really enjoy helping – healthy athletes that just want to compete. Successful competition doesn’t just mean rigorous practices and training sessions; it also requires a great deal of preparation to help make safe competition more likely.
Justin Tilghman: Decision making doesn't have to cause anxiety
Decision-making is something we do every single day. We make decisions about our careers, relationships, finances, and personal growth. But, decision-making is often cited as one of the most anxiety prone parts of our lives.
Unsung Heroes: Brandy Chamberlain's Dedication to Mental Health Care
In a quiet office nestled on the corner, Brandy Chamberlain, a licensed clinical social worker and program director at Joseph's Community Support Services, Inc., has dedicated her life to providing mental health services to those who need them most.
Southwood Memorial Christian Church to host workshop on Fentanyl and opioids
Southwood Memorial Christian Church has announced it will host a workshop on the dangers of Fentanyl, opioids, and drug activity in the Kinston and Lenoir County area. The workshop is scheduled for August 28th at 7:00 pm and will feature presentations from local paramedics, the Lenoir County Sheriff's Department, and the Kinston Police Department.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy available at renovated UNC Health Lenoir Wound and Infusion Center
UNC Health Lenoir is proud to announce the opening of the new state of the art UNC Health Lenoir Wound and Infusion Center. This unit specializes in advanced wound care and infusion services. Wound therapy has been available in the hospital since 2016 but the hospital has recently expanded to include hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
A small agency, big on service
“We’re a family and all of us enjoy our jobs!” That comment from employee Cameron Morris sums up 52 years of success at NIB associated nonprofit agency Lions Industries for the Blind (LIB), based in Kinston, North Carolina.
North Carolina School Bus Stop Law – What To Do
All traffic must stop for a stopped bus, unless it is on a road of four or more lanes with a median or center turning lane. In those instances, oncoming traffic does not have to stop because children will not be crossing the road to reach the bus. Traffic following a bus must always stop with the bus. If in doubt, always stop for a school bus.