All in Health
Governor Roy Cooper announced $1.3 million in grants to 42 public school districts and public charter schools across North Carolina to expand access to healthy school breakfast for more than 51,000 students. The NC Innovative School Breakfast Grants were funded through federal funds directed by the Governor in October 2023.
Sometimes, I receive an email introducing me to an area of knowledge I did not know existed. One reader sent me information about “Alpha-gal” Syndrome (AGS). Of course, I am familiar with the term “Alpha Male,” so when I first started reading, I thought “Alpha-gal” was the female version of the “Alpha Male” term.
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the 2024 Multimodal Planning Grant Program, which provides state planning funds for identifying bike and walking paths and transit connections.
As a community partner, UNC Health Lenoir strives to ensure that each and every citizen of Lenoir County has access to the medical care they need. Medicaid has expanded and is now available to more people than ever before. Many people were not able to access coverage in the past because their employer did not provide coverage, or they could not afford the monthly premium.
Welcome Vickie Robinson! Vickie has joined the team as our new foundation executive director. Vickie brings a wealth of development experience and familiarity with our community. Her desire is to hit the ground running connecting donors with their passion for healthcare. She looks forward to working with you.
As we continue our six-month series, "Path to Purpose," I'm excited to walk you through building confidence in yourself and the steps you’re taking. Building confidence is important as you begin to implement the different steps on this journey.
The American Red Cross has announced a series of local blood drives in response to a critical blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years.
Many of us bring in the New Year with resolutions that include healthy eating. Keep these superfoods in your diet to help prevent disease, control your weight and maintain overall good health.
Approximately 600,000 adults in North Carolina are now receiving Medicaid health coverage as the result of Medicaid expansion this month. Preventing disease and providing early treatment for people is a critical step toward a healthier North Carolina.
Market open on Saturdays only through Christmas, then closed until the strawberries are ripe and ready!!
Kettle Style snacks will continue to be open on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday as long as the weather cooperates
As dedicated wellness professionals at UNC Health Lenoir, we have worked with patients on managing their health during all walks of life. With the holiday season being full of festive events and food- keeping a healthy mind and body should still be a top priority. The best way to manage your health is by prioritizing nutrition and physical activity.
In May 2019, The Town of Maysville was part of a campaign administered by the PFAS Testing Network and administered through the UNC System to allow its drinking water to be tested for a suite of 50-55 PFAS compounds.
The annual Lights of Love tree lighting ceremony at UNC Health Lenoir Hospital brought warmth and reflection to the community, marking over 30 years of celebrating life, love, and remembrance.
I wanted to take a break from our 6-month purpose series to focus on the concept of gratitude as we head into the Thanksgiving and holiday season.
UNC Health Lenoir is pleased to announce Johnna Garris is the 2022 President’s Service Excellence Award winner. The PSEA is selected by peers as an employee who exemplifies superior performance, strong leadership, effective communication, and service excellence.
