State’s science on safe level of GenX in water called into doubt
Chemours and some scientists say DHHS used inappropriate model to set overly cautious safe level of GenX that won’t be in synch with EPA guidelines.…more
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Three NC counties named ‘bright spots’ of health in Appalachia
Contrary to the stereotypes of troubled mountain communities, several western counties have good health outcomes, in part because of strong community ties.…more
Children face struggles in some North Carolina counties, stats show
Data on high rates of children in foster care or facing neglect in some counties may point to need for resources, but may not capture big picture.…more
Families who have lost to opioid overdoses take action
Many North Carolina parents who have lost their children to drug overdoses are fighting to prevent other families from feeling their same pain.…more
Emails reveal dealings between county officials and behavioral health agency lobbyists
Former legislators paid as lobbyists were the face of Partners Behavioral Health in the agency’s dealings to lure Rutherford County away from Vaya Health.…more
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