News
Opioid overdoses up in January, February compared to last year
SALISBURY — Rowan County had 169 overdoses in January and February, an increase of 33 from the same ...
Health
Seniors with anxiety frequently don’t get help — here’s why
By Judith Graham Kaiser Health News Anxiety is the most common psychological disorder affecting adults in the U.S. ...
Health
Big pharma isn’t only reason insulin costs so much
By Arthur Allen Kaiser Health News Eli Lilly & Co.’s announcement that it is slashing prices for its major insulin products ...
Health
State lawmakers reach Medicaid expansion deal
By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina legislative leaders announced Thursday an agreement ...
Health
States seek crackdown on toxic ingredients in cosmetics
By Michael Scaturro Kaiser Health News Washington state has joined more than a dozen others in seeking to ...
Health
Why do politicians weaponize Medicare? Because it works
By Julie Rovner Kaiser Health News The Medicare wars are back, and almost no one in Washington is surprised. ...
Health
After staying away during pandemic, doctors return to lobby Congress
By Phil Galewitz Kaiser Health News WASHINGTON — Dr. Timothy McAvoy, an internist from Waukesha, Wisconsin, held his infant ...
Health
Fruit bats a secret weapon in preventing next pandemic
By Jim Robbins Kaiser Health News More than four dozen Jamaican fruit bats destined for a lab in Bozeman, ...
News
Who will pay the tab now that ‘free’ COVID vaccines, test kits are ending?
By Julie Appleby Kaiser Health News Time is running out for free-to-consumer COVID vaccines, at-home test kits, and even ...
News
Rowan County’s opioid overdoses up, but fatalities down
SALISBURY — Even though the number of opioid overdoses in Rowan County over the past several years are ...
Lifestyle
Ester Marsh: Why are insurance companies dictating how doctors should practice?
Since when are insurance companies dictating how medical doctors should treat their patients? I typically want to share ...
News
Leading the way: Livingstone hosts leading health expert
SALISBURY — It’s not every day a White House official visits your campus, but when your STEM department ...
Health
Closing the gap: Bread Riot address nutritional shortages
SALISBURY — For those plagued by food insecurity, getting proper nutrition is a yearlong battle that often results ...
Business
Dr. Magryta podcast now available
Dr. Magryta is back dispensing information regarding health for the Salisbury Post readers. He has begun a podcast ...
Health
State confirms first monkeypox case in Cabarrus County
KANNAPOLIS — The North Carolina State Lab for Public Health has confirmed the first case of monkeypox in ...
Health
Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for Oct. 29 in Kannapolis
KANNAPOLIS – Rowan and Cabarrus County residents will be able to take part in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk ...
News
‘A historic opportunity’: Rowan Board of Health proposes plan for $15 million in opioid settlement funds
SALISBURY — After months of reviewing community needs and identifying options, Rowan County public health officials have approved ...
News
Rowan County has first case of monkeypox, health department says
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Health Department has confirmed that Rowan has its first case of monkeypox, according ...
News
Terrie Hess Child Advocacy Center shares rebranding as ‘more positive’
SALISBURY — Terrie Hess Child Advocacy Center, formerly known as Prevent Child Abuse Rowan, has announced the organization ...
News
Rowan County drops in 2022 county health rankings
SALISBURY — Rowan County fell in the 2022 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps report recently released by the ...
News
Rowan County moved to riskier COVID-19 community level as positive cases increase
SALISBURY — Rowan County has been moved from the Center for Disease Control’s low/green COVID-19 community level to ...
Health
Salisbury Veteran Affairs Health Care Center appoints new executive director
SALISBURY — John J. Melton, recently retired Womack Army Medical Center Commander, returns to North Carolina as the ...
News
Rowan Public Library to offer ‘sustainable snacking’ workshops this summer
SALISBURY — The Rowan Public Library is preparing to unveil a new set of workshops that challenge not ...
Health
New low back pain study underway at NC Research Campus in Kannapolis
Duke CTSI KANNAPOLIS — When her lower back started to hurt, Shantela Carter joined Duke’s new study at ...
Health
Salisbury VA mental health team works to ease burden on veterans, families suffering with dementia
By Staff Report SALISBURY — Looking after a loved one with dementia and finding long-term care options can ...
Ask Us
Ask Us: What are the regulations for wearing gloves when handling food during the pandemic?
Editor’s note: Ask Us is a weekly feature published online Mondays and in print on Tuesdays. We’ll seek to ...
Politics
Political Notebook: Medicaid expansion looks promising in North Carolina, Rep. Sasser says
RALEIGH — Medicaid expansion could be a reality for North Carolina, says Rowan County’s Rep. Wayne Sasser, a ...
Coronavirus
Improving COVID-19 numbers change CDC’s mask recommendation for Rowan County
SALISBURY — With COVID-19 metrics continuing to improve, Rowan County has been reclassified to the lowest and safest ...