Special to IFN When you or a family member gets hurt, knowing where to seek care can make all the difference. While emergency rooms are essential for life-threatening injuries, severe

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday announced 22 measles cases in North Carolina since late December 2025. As cases continue to rise

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is sharing resources and urging vaccination as measles cases increase across the state. The latest update to

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first pediatric flu-related death for the 2025-2026 flu season. A child in the western region

Special to IFN You don’t need a diagnosis to make a decision. Do you have an advance directive? Advance directive is an umbrella term used to describe how someone wants

Special to IFN Iredell Health System and Piedmont HealthCare have teamed up to to offer Aquablation therapy at Iredell Memorial Hospital to treat men suffering from an enlarged prostate. The

Special to IFN RALEIGH — To recognize and raise awareness of safe antibiotic use, Gov. Josh Stein has proclaimed the week of November 18-24 as North Carolina Antibiotic Awareness Week. The

Special to IFN Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S. with more Americans dying from it than any other type of cancer. With November being Lung

Special to IFN The anxiety trap, often called the cycle of avoidance, happens when we avoid situations that can cause anxiety or emotional distress. Avoidance provides temporary relief before the

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is celebrating one year of All Ages, All Stages NC, the state’s Multisector Plan for Aging. This

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), CHESS Health and Diamond Mind LLC have launched an initiative to provide specialized resources and services

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Wednesday announced the first reported flu-related death of the 2025-2026 flu season. An adult in the western part

Special to IFN Every 11 minutes, someone in the U.S. dies by suicide. If you are struggling, or know someone who is struggling, Susan Tolle can help. Tolle has been

Special to IFN RALEIGH — State Health Director Dr. Larry Greenblatt has issued Standing Orders to allow pharmacists at retail locations in North Carolina to test and treat for influenza. Effective

PHC Women’s Imaging at Fern Creek is located at 1424 Fern Creek Drive, Suite B, in Statesvillle. Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare on Tuesday announced the opening of Women’s Imaging

Special to IFN A 2025 survey shows that an astonishing 90% of Americans have delayed seeking preventive medical care at some point. This could be due to logistics, finances, or

Special to IFN RALEIGH — To increase access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines for those who so choose, Gov. Josh Stein on Friday directed the State Health Director Dr.

Special to IFN Rhea Lamb, a registered nurse and international board-certified lactation consultant at Iredell Memorial Hospital, is on a mission to get families off to the best start possible

Special to IFN With a new school year comes new illnesses. A recent study from the CDC shows that more than two-thirds of children missed at least one day of

Special to IFN Antibiotics, if used appropriately, can be a powerful tool to combat bacterial infections within the body. As with any medication, if misused, they can do more harm

Special to IFN Have you ever been accused of sawing logs while you sleep? Do you sometimes wake up more tired than when you went to bed? Dr. Jeffrey Brink,

Special to IFN The public is invited to attend the third HEARTS Sacred Grounds, an annual exploration of the burial grounds of the enslaved in the Piedmont region, on Saturday,

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has announced the state’s first case of disease associated with West Nile virus in 2025. The case

Special to IFN More than 55 million people worldwide are living with some form of dementia. Being a caregiver for someone with this disease can feel like uncharted territory. Ben

Special to IFN “I’m not sick, so I don’t need a doctor.” “I don’t want to talk about my health.” “I’m just going to man up.” Do any of these

Special to IFN High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is known as the silent killer. It can go undetected for years while causing permanent internal damage to your body.

Special to IFN Seventy percent of adults identify as having chronic stress. Does that sound like you? Nurse and yoga instructor Sara Neal, who teaches ways to stop stress, has several

Special to IFN Prescription drugs are a great help to many if used as prescribed. Unfortunately, the CDC estimates more than 1.5 million emergency room visits each year are caused

Special to IFN Did you know tobacco use is the leading cause of most preventable deaths in the United States? Although the health risks are widely known, nearly 20 percent

Special to IFN Many people shy away from discussing topics like colonoscopies and gastrointestinal concerns. This is part of the reason why colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer

Special to IFN RALEIGH — As warmer weather approaches, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is urging North Carolinians to “Fight the Bite” by taking measures to reduce

Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare Mooresville Imaging has acquired a Fuji Film iStream CT Scanner. This advanced technology is only offered at three locations across the state of North Carolina.

Special to IFN Many people choose to brush off the idea of therapy for fear of judgment, vulnerability or the unknown. Maggie Taylor, a licensed clinical social worker at Iredell

Special to IFN Vacation is supposed to be a time to rest and recharge, but many find themselves returning feeling worse than they did before they left. Family Nurse Practitioner

Special to IFN RALEIGH — As measles cases continue to rise across the country, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is taking proactive steps to ensure the state

Special to IFN The number of measles cases in the United States is rapidly increasing due to outbreaks across the country. Fortunately, there is a scientifically proven vaccine to protect