Public Health
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NCDHHS Releases Vector-Borne Surveillance Memos
The North Carolina Department of Human Health Services, Division of Public Health, has released three vector-borne surveillance memos intended to assist providers in diagnosing and treating the highlighted diseases and […]
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NC Flu Season Most Active in a Decade
North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has reported that the state’s flu season was the most active in the last decade. This year the flu claimed 54 lives across the state with 34 of those cases being 65 years old and older.
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North Carolina Health and Community Leaders Issue State Challenge To Lose 10 Million Pounds
Today marks the launch of a new, statewide public health education campaign and challenge called “A Healthier NC,” which challenges everyone in the state to lose 10 million pounds collectively. The North […]
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Understanding the Science Behind the Clinical Data for HCV Emerging Therapies
Effective management of Chronic Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) continues to pose a challenge for healthcare practitioners. The discovery, development and availability of direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs) offers new treatment options […]
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Clinician Resources for Addressing Patient Drug Abuse
In 2011, 3.1 million persons aged 12 or older reported using an illicit drug for the first time within the past 12 months. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part […]
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Volunteer Physicians Needed for 2013 WITN Doctors on Call!
2013 WITN Doctors on Call Needs Your Help Come Join Us and Volunteer for This Important Community Event! Wednesday, April 24, 2013 from 4-7 p.m. Location: WITN […]
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NC DPH and UNC Introduces HIV Care Call Line ONE CALL
The North Carolina Department of Public Health has teamed up with the University of North Carolina to introduce a new HIV care call center, ONE CALL. ONE CALL is a […]
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NCMS News Round-up 1/10/13-1/22/13
The following are some of the daily news stories that were posted on our website since our last Bulletin. HIPAA Updated with More Stringent Privacy and Security Measures Summary of CDC […]
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Manuary 2013: Bigger, Better, Hairier
From the Manuary 2013 Committee: Attention all male Durham and Orange County residents/fellows and physicians: Help raise awareness for autism by forgoing shaving for the month of January! YOU, put […]
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In The News
N.Y.U. and Other Medical Schools Offer Shorter Course in Training, for Less Tuition, 12-23-12, New York Times Amemona Hartocollis reports New York University, one of the nation’s premier medical schools, […]
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