The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Rural Health is proud to recognize the selfless, community-minded spirit of health professionals and volunteers in North Carolina communities during National Rural Health Day 2022.
Published: Sunday, November 13th, 2022 @ 12:08 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Local dieter Christopher Woodleburk congratulated himself on sticking to his diet routine by enjoying his 23rd consecutive cheat day.
Published: Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022 @ 4:28 am
By: Babylon Bee
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ECU programs will give underserved preschoolers a head start in science, health education
Published: Tuesday, December 14th, 2021 @ 12:04 pm
By: ECU News Services
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Rural Health is proud to recognize the selfless, community-minded spirit of health professionals and volunteers in North Carolina communities during National Rural Health Day 2021.
Published: Tuesday, November 16th, 2021 @ 11:55 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Project examines healthy behavior modeling in the classroom
Published: Thursday, February 4th, 2021 @ 1:01 pm
By: ECU News Services
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Rural Health is proud to recognize the innovation, quality of care and dedication of health professionals and volunteers in communities during National Rural Health Day 2020.
Published: Monday, November 16th, 2020 @ 7:55 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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This year’s is theme “Active & Healthy,” and health advocates will be promoting the benefits of incorporating even small amounts of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity into daily routines.
Published: Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 @ 12:31 am
By: Daniel Bunting
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has selected seven organizations across the state to receive federal funds to promote healthier living through better nutrition and increased physical activity in the communities they serve.
Published: Sunday, February 17th, 2019 @ 11:20 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has announced flexibility for families enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program to help those affected by Hurricane Florence
Published: Thursday, September 20th, 2018 @ 11:11 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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For years, NC legislators have been trying to insert taxpayer funding into the budget to make “healthy foods” available in small retailers in so-called food deserts
Published: Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018 @ 3:52 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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DHHS Releases Interactive Map Showing Social Determinants of Health Indicators Across North CarolinaThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' State Center for Health Statistics has created an interactive map with a series of overlays showing social determinants of health indicators in North Carolina, including the economic, social and neighborhood, and housing and transportation
Published: Tuesday, April 17th, 2018 @ 9:39 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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An updated resource for fighting cancer in North Carolina is now available to citizens and medical professionals through the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services
Published: Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 @ 2:12 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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A new state grant program seeks to make fresh produce available in underserved communities, but research suggests the government's tactics won't make people healthier
Published: Monday, July 31st, 2017 @ 6:11 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The state House approved early Friday morning its proposed budget, which totals $22.9 billion in General Fund spending
Published: Monday, June 5th, 2017 @ 4:40 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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East Carolina University's Mona Amin is one of 19 students from across the country selected for a prestigious student entrepreneur program.
Published: Wednesday, July 13th, 2016 @ 5:15 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Smiling Faces Child Care Center stands like a beacon in rural Martin County, its clean, white siding contrasting with the deep green of the soybean fields around it.
Published: Monday, February 1st, 2016 @ 11:51 am
By: ECU News Services
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Smiling Faces Child Care Center stands like a beacon in rural Martin County, its clean, white siding contrasting with the deep green of the soybean fields around it.
Published: Saturday, January 30th, 2016 @ 3:50 am
By: ECU News Services
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When seventh-grade science teacher and East Carolina University alumnus Tim Hardison learned his fellow Martin County residents had the shortest life expectancy in the state, he wanted to know why. So he dug a little deeper and discovered his rural, economically challenged county also had...
Published: Tuesday, July 28th, 2015 @ 12:50 pm
By: ECU News Services
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An innovative East Carolina University program is planting ideas - and vegetables - with some Pitt County Schools students.
Published: Monday, May 4th, 2015 @ 9:49 pm
By: ECU News Services
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There's an old saying that says "you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink." The phrase is used to emphasize the fact that simply making something easy to do does not guarantee anybody will do it.
Published: Wednesday, April 1st, 2015 @ 3:20 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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Throughout the month of March, in recognition of National Nutrition Month, the East Carolina University Pediatric Healthy Weight Research and Treatment Center and Pitt Partners for Health are offering free grocery store tours aimed at teaching community members how to eat healthy on a limited...
Published: Monday, March 16th, 2015 @ 2:28 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Vidant Health and its physician partners are offering you the chance to learn how early detection, regular screening, and advanced treatment options can give you the power against breast cancer. This year's keynote speaker, DeLores Pressley, will be presenting The Power of an UP Woman.
Published: Thursday, October 3rd, 2013 @ 7:00 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Stores that stock little if any healthy foods could be a contributor to obesity in urban and rural communities, but such stores could also be a catalyst for healthier eating.
Published: Tuesday, August 6th, 2013 @ 11:27 pm
By: ECU News Services
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It can be easy to assume that fresh and healthy food options are abundant in communities like Beaufort County that have fertile soil and a history rich in farming.
Published: Friday, July 26th, 2013 @ 8:39 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Summer’s longer days and warmer temperatures offer more opportunities to eat fresh fruits and vegetables but not everyone knows how or where to get healthy foods.
Published: Tuesday, June 11th, 2013 @ 2:16 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Vidant Beaufort and Vidant Pungo Hospitals were recognized by NC Prevention Partners (NCPP) for providing the highest standard of excellence for comprehensive wellness programs offered to their employees in the areas of nutrition and tobacco-free environments.
Published: Wednesday, May 29th, 2013 @ 9:47 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The youth in the Rev. Richard Joyner’s church in Conetoe already are health ambassadors, growing vegetables and teaching neighbors about healthy lifestyles.
Published: Monday, May 6th, 2013 @ 5:41 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Students in Kellie Mercer's and Robbins Rees' 1st grade class participated in learning about the importance of dental health. Dr. Marcus Jones, DDS, visited their class having each child demonstrate...
Published: Saturday, March 30th, 2013 @ 10:41 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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As childhood obesity rates continue to rise, the debate over the role of public schools in promoting healthy lifestyles has intensified. Public health advocates contend that schools can curb obesity by banning the sale of junk food and soda.
Published: Sunday, October 21st, 2012 @ 2:38 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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This month the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to hand down one of the most consequential decisions in its history by ruling on the constitutionality of Obamacare.
Published: Tuesday, June 19th, 2012 @ 10:51 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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America, as a whole, has fallen further and further into a self-destructive pattern. There are several things that can be seen everyday throughout the country, one major issue is that of being overweight.
Published: Tuesday, August 9th, 2011 @ 2:55 pm
By: Leslie Schneider
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