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October 25, 2017
In 2005 this patient went in for surgery to correct a deviated septum. The surgery was successful and he was discharged home with a prescription for 30 Percocet tablets. His recovery was uneventful and when he went back for a re-check and reported that he had not needed to take any of the pain pills he was given the surgeon informed him that this was pretty much a “painless surgery.” When he asked why he been given the 30 pills he was told it was “expected.”
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September 15, 2017
This memo is intended to provide updated guidance on Zika virus testing and caring for pregnant women with possible Zika virus exposure.
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September 13, 2017
The North Carolina Rural Health Leadership Alliance (NCRHLA), a program of the Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation, appreciates this opportunity to submit feedback ont he North Carolina Proposed Program Design for Medicaid Managed Care.
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August 30, 2017
Clinicians are encouraged to take the following actions when caring for an individual with a recent tattoo:
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August 28, 2017
In the first half of this week, the Trump administration has shown a disregard for science and evidence when it comes to the environment and safeguarding health.
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July 10, 2017
From the CDC: Patients Receiving Eculizumab (Soliris®) at High Risk for Invasive Meningococcal Disease Despite Vaccination
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June 7, 2017
In 2016, 98 travel-associated cases of Zika virus disease were reported in NC. As of 5/17/17, there have been 3 cases reported in NC in 2017.
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May 4, 2017
The danger of addiction is closer than you think...
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May 1, 2017
Western North Carolina sees too many deaths from the misuse of prescription pain medicine.
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April 13, 2017
A student at Appalachian State was recently diagnosed with mumps. At this time, no additional cases of mumps have been identified in NC that are connected with this case.
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April 5, 2017
3 Article Series in Citizen Times
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March 23, 2017
WCMS supports the Strengthen Opioid Misuse Prevention (STOP) Act, with important modifications, such as (but not limited to):
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March 1, 2017
On February 28th, physicians representing 11 different health care systems, hospitals, and FQHCs met to discuss what physicians are doing across WNC to address the opioid crisis.
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February 22, 2017
Buncombe County Health and Human Services recently has seen an increase in varicella cases in some local schools. While varicella is not a reportable disease, outbreaks are common and we work with school nurses and school administrators to prevent further spread, especially to vulnerable populations.
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February 14, 2017
Last month we explored the reasons for the opioid crisis and the serious potential for addiction with the use of opioids. As providers, we have become acutely aware of the crisis because of the exponential rate of opioid overdoses and overdose deaths in our community.
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