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NC Department of Health & Human Services Aldona Wos visits ECU's Heart Institute NC Department of Health & Human Services Aldona Wos visits ECU's Heart Institute

Sec. Aldona Wos talks Medicaid 'framework' to Greenville health experts Video included

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Gov. Pat McCrory is keeping the ball rolling on his proposed restructuring of our state's Medicaid program, potentially putting a large portion of it in private hands.
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Genetic testing: How it works and if it's worth the money

Genetic testing: How it works and if it's worth the money Video included

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Would you want to know whether you're going to get cancer? More>>

Diabetic dog sniffs out dangerously low blood sugar levels Video included

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Students at JH Rose High School got a special visit from man's best friend on Monday. But this wasn't just any dog, it was a specially-trained service dog that can alert a diabetic if his or her blood More>>

Senate Bill would require parental consent for STD, pregnancy tests Video included

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Children and healthcare. There's an interesting debate in the state senate. More>>

Greenville among top cities for unmarried mothers Video included

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A U.S. Census report finds that Greenville, North Carolina is number two in the country for its percentage of recent unmarried mothers. More>>

9 On Your Side Mental Health Town Hall exposes problems, brings you answers

9 On Your Side Mental Health Town Hall exposes problems, brings you answers Video included

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Our state's mental health system has people asking a lot of questions. More>>

Mental Health in North Carolina: A system in flux Video included

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North Carolina's mental health system is riddled with problems.     And while most players in the system do what they can to make it work, it's clearly in need of major attention.     There are too many More>>

"Plan B" : What it is and how it works Video included

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The federal government has joined the on-going debate over emergency contraceptives. More>>

19 people contract measles in North Carolina

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It's a rare virus, but this month, 19 people have contracted measles in North Carolina.   The health department says the latest cases popped up in three different counties.
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Update: Greenville man gets scholarship to internationally-recognized rehab center

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An update to a personal story we've been following for the past year. More>>

Mental Health Meltdown

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Kids killing kids.     They get their hands on dangerous weapons and act out their anger and aggression in hateful, evil ways.From Columbine to Aurora to Newtown, the evidence is clear, and though it's More>>

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