Special to Iredell Free News Most of us have heard of the thyroid gland, but we may not realize the importance of this gland or what it even really does.
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com At the January Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell meeting on Monday, attendees viewed a Lazarus Project naloxone training video to learn about the importance of Narcan (naloxone)
Special to Iredell Free News It’s the beginning of the New Year, and after another challenging year, we’re all ready to make a positive, healthy change. After all, new year,
Special to Iredell Free News Your baby wakes up with flushed cheeks, warm skin, a runny nose, and a cough. You grab the thermometer and it reads 101 degrees. As
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now recommending the Pfizer COVID-19 booster for children ages 12 to 15 to further protect
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital is the first hospital in Iredell County to offer Mako SmartRobotics, robotic-arm assisted technology that transforms how total knee, partial knee, and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With cases of COVID-19 reaching record highs and hospitalizations increasing, Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday renewed his call for all North Carolinians to
NCDHHS provides updated guidance for actions to take after COVID-19 exposure Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With hospitalizations due to COVID-19 rising, getting a booster of the COVID-19 vaccine
Special to Iredell Free News The holiday season is supposed to be a magical time for spreading cheer, creating memories, rekindling relationships, and relaxing after a long year — as
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported four new deaths attributed to COVID-19 on Tuesday. Since the onset of the pandemic in March of 2020, a total of 342
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy K. Cohen issued the following Secretarial Advisory on Monday, urging the following actions
Special to Iredell Free News It may not feel like it today, but winter is right around the corner. Winter weather like ice and snow can be dangerous for anyone,
Special to Iredell Free News When you have a bacterial illness like strep throat, antibiotics can cure your infection and help you feel better quickly. However, when used improperly, antibiotics
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Eligibility for Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot has been expanded to include 16- and 17-year-olds, making safe and effective boosters now available for everyone ages
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy K. Cohen are encouraging North Carolinians who have not
Special to Iredell Free News Diabetes is a disease we hear of often. In fact, you likely know a handful of people who have diabetes. Though the word is tossed
Editor’s Note: The Iredell County Health Department provided the following guidance for the holiday season. Special to Iredell Free News Any scenario in which many people gather together in close
Special to Iredell Free News It’s hard to stay healthy around the holidays, especially on Thanksgiving. Every year, families gather to give thanks, celebrate togetherness, and have that highly anticipated
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends anyone 18 years or older who received the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine get a
Special to Iredell Free News When 83-year-old Roosevelt Booker was told he needed to receive radiation treatment for prostate cancer, he was willing to try anything to get better. Booker
Editor’s Note: The Iredell County Health Department provided the following information. Special to Iredell Free News The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is now available at the Iredell County Health Department for
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Children ages 5 to 11 can now receive a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a lower
Special to Iredell Free News Did you forget about the flu? It’s true — last year, we saw much fewer flu cases than usual, and especially during the pandemic, this
Special to Iredell Free News Breathing is a natural part of our everyday life. We do it habitually, without even thinking about it. Breathe in, breathe out — seems easy,
Special to Iredell Free News Have you ever thought about how many ways there are to simply “move”? From walking to standing and reaching into a cabinet to texting a
Special to Iredell Free News October is National Audiology Awareness Month and Piedmont HealthCare Ear, Nose and Throat is urging the public to be aware of the importance of good
Special to Ired Free News Do you know someone who has had breast cancer? Like many of us, your answer is most likely yes. You may even know multiple people
Special to Iredell Free News What comes to mind when you think of the word “diet?” A quick Google search on diet reveals several definitions. Two of which involve the
Special to Iredell Free News “Food Is Medicine” is a common headline and second nature to many. Yet many people struggle every day to find affordable and nutritious food. Add
Special to Iredell Free News Licensed clinical social worked Cassandra Allen has joined the practice at Iredell Psychiatry, which is part of the Iredell Physician Network. Allen (MSW, LCSW-A, LCAS-A,
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department is now offering booster doses of the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 for certain at-risk populations. Studies show that after getting
Special to Iredell Free News That leg pain you experience while exercising may seem like no big deal. However, this often-ignored pain can be an indication of a much more
Special to Iredell Free News When you start to feel under the weather and cannot seem to kick the cold, where is the first place you go? Many people will
Special to Iredell Free News Dr. Amanda M. Pugh has joined the Piedmont HealthCare’s General Surgery practice with one of PHC’s most tenured general surgeons, Dr. James Foxworthy. “We are
Editor’s Note: The Iredell County Health Department provided the following health advice for the upcoming flu season. Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department works tirelessly to
Special to Iredell Free News Dr. Samuel J. Stelmach has joined the practice at Iredell Internal Medicine. Stelmach is board-certified in internal medicine with four years of experience. He believes in a