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
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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
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare Ear, Nose and Throat and The American Academy of Audiology are supporters of Balance Awareness Week (September 19 to 25). The observance has
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Public health officials with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services are urging North Carolinians to protect themselves, their families and those
Special to Iredell Free News When Valerie Allen learned she was pregnant with her fourth child, she knew it would be her last pregnancy. The 29-year-old Statesville resident was already
Special to Iredell Free News Hearing the shocking news of a life cut short due to suicide is nothing short of devastating. It gives us that distressing, sinking feeling in
Special to Iredell Free News One minute you’re watching your child play their favorite sport. Then, while cheering them on, you see them grab their ankle and fall. As the
Harmony woman details nine-month battle with COVID-19, advises others to take it seriously Special to Iredell Free News Imagine trying to breathe through a straw. Air comes in, but it
Help save lives on September 13 at Chestnut Grove Community Center Special to Iredell Free News September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, designated by Congress to help focus attention
Special to Iredell Free News While vaping may seem like a harmless, safer alternative to smoking, research shows that’s not the case. Vaping has become increasingly popular, especially among younger
Special to Iredell Free News While back-to-school time is exciting for some children, others may feel anxious or scared to begin school, especially following such an unconventional year. As we
Special to Iredell Free News Summer break is quickly coming to an end, which means it is almost time for school to start. As students plan their return to the
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital was ranked “High Performing” in U.S. News & World Report’s 2021-22 Best Hospitals ranking for its treatment of patients in three medical
Special to Iredell Free News Most adults are aware of the widespread prevalence of lung cancer, and that individual behaviors strongly impact this type of cancer. But even with well-known
Special to Iredell Free News In the event that someone — maybe one of your friends or family members — experiences cardiac arrest, what do you do? During a cardiac
CDC updates guidance to say all K-12 students should wear face masks, regardless of vaccination status Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department
Special to Iredell Free News As the new, highly contagious COVID-19 variant causes virus cases to rise once again, vaccination rates continue to fall. This widespread decline in COVID vaccinations
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Public health officials with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services advise employers, local health departments, emergency managers and residents to take
Special to Iredell Free News Are you in need of same-day surgery but want to avoid a trip to the hospital? Check out Iredell Surgery at Mooresville — an ambulatory
Special to Iredell Free News Summer may seem like the perfect time to catch up on your long-overdue yard work, but be wary — the hot summer heat is no
Special to Iredell Free News It’s finally summer — the perfect time to go outdoors and soak up the sun. But with warm, summer weather also comes the perfect time
Special to Iredell Free News June is National Headache and Migraine Awareness Month. To provide medical insight on this topic, Piedmont HealthCare reached out to Dr. Tara Frankhouser, a family
Special to Iredell Free News You’ve just had surgery, and you’re more ready than ever to get back to your daily activities. However, you may notice it is difficult to