Guilford County Schools to focus on student health, safety in new strategic plan
Guilford County Schools celebrated the launch of a new strategic direction Tuesday evening.
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High Country health executive says telehealth brings benefits for rural patients
Health officials in the High Country say that telehealth services can fill a need for rural providers and their patients.
Novant Health, YMCA of Northwest North Carolina expand partnership
Novant Health and the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina have formed a strategic partnership to expand services in underserved and rural areas.
With telehealth abortion, doctors have to learn to trust and empower patients
Getting abortion medication online is easier than ever thanks to regulatory changes. The practice is pushing the boundaries of the traditional doctor-patient relationship.
Limits on virtual addiction treatment may soon return, making care harder to access
A ban on using telemedicine to prescribe controlled medications was suspended in the pandemic. That's allowed many to seek opioid addiction treatment, but some worry about potential for abuse.
Voice-only telehealth may go away with pandemic rules expiring
State rules were temporarily loosened in 2020 to help patients get care outside a doctor's office. But is telehealth by phone safe and effective? State legislatures and insurers must soon decide.
Patients say telehealth is OK, but most prefer to see their doctor in person
An NPR poll finds that while a large majority of people using telehealth during the pandemic were satisfied, nearly two-thirds prefer in-person visits. That may foretell telehealth's future.
NC Receives Federal Grant To Grow Telehealth WIC Services
North Carolina is getting a federal grant to help address food insecurity in rural communities.
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Virtual Medical Appointment
What if you don't have COVID-19 symptoms, but do have a fierce earache or infected bug bite or a child with a sudden rash? These days, many more people are getting diagnosed via calls or video chats.
The Doctor Will Skype You Now: Virtual Checkups Reach Bangladesh's Isolated Islands
As residents of "char" islands grapple with poverty and climate change, they are often cut off from medical services. A new service could help.