Prioritize your health & well-being this Medicare enrollment period

Selecting a primary care practitioner (PCP) is as important as choosing an insurance plan. Neil Patel, MD, shares more.

65 or older? Specialized medical care matters.

It’s a common misconception that geriatric medicine is only for weak or frail older adults. In reality, it’s appropriate for everyone 65+.

Managing type 2 diabetes: A lifestyle guide for older adults

Kathy Hill, a nurse practitioner at Patina, shares guidance on how older adults can best manage type 2 diabetes.

Most NC Residents Can Take Off Their Masks Safely: Novant Dr.

After two years, March 1 comes with good news. A Novant physician says most people can go maskless as COVID cases drop, and stay safe.

Dietitian Shares 3 Tips For A Healthier Lifestyle

Novant Health dietitian Carolina Garrison shares three tips for future success in dieting and health, including what to avoid.

Lake Norman Towns Participate In Mayors' Fitness Challenge

As an extra incentive to develop healthy habits, the mayor's fitness challenge can motivate people in Huntersville, Davidson and Cornelius.

Free COVID Tests Available At Local Libraries Starting Feb. 7

Free COVID tests will once again be available at local libraries in Charlotte and Huntersville after a hiatus due to high demand.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Huntersville Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Mecklenburg County.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Huntersville Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Mecklenburg County and across NC.

Free COVID-19 Testing Site Opens Tuesday In Huntersville

A new COVID-19 testing site will open at Bradford Park in Huntersville beginning Tuesday. The site is run by Mako.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Huntersville Area

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Mecklenburg County and across NC.

Free COVID Tests: How To Get Them Mailed To You In Huntersville

Households can order up to 4 rapid tests starting today.

Hospital Capacity In Huntersville Area: See Latest Numbers

Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Mecklenburg County and across NC.

Rapid COVID Testing In Huntersville Tuesday Afternoon

The rapid COVID testing costs $60 at this event.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Huntersville Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Mecklenburg County.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Huntersville Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Mecklenburg County.

COVID Hospitalizations Have Increased 20 Percent In Last 3 Days

If possible, wear a surgical or procedure mask, a KN95 or an N95.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Huntersville Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Mecklenburg County.

How To Help A Person Cope With Grief During The Holidays

A local psychotherapist says dealing with grief during the holidays can be challenging for many people.

COVID-19 Booster Shots: Where To Find Them In Huntersville

Boosters available in Huntersville help protect against omicron and delta variant infections, and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.

Novant Health Huntersville Wins Surgery Award

It's one of 13 locations nationwide recognized for patient safety and quality of care.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Huntersville Area

See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Mecklenburg County and across NC.

Omicron Makes Up Less Than 1 Percent Of COVID-19 Cases In NC

The omicron variant is spreading in other states, and the national average is 3 percent.

Coronavirus Cases Up 8 Percent Recently In Mecklenburg County: CDC

Mecklenburg County is part of the national trend of growing coronavirus cases.

Gun Found At North Meck High: 19th Gun Found In CMS This Year

The amount of guns discovered in schools this year has prompted school officials to buy clear backpacks and consider metal detectors.

Coronavirus Transmission 'High' In Mecklenburg County: CDC

The rate of new cases has decreased recently in Mecklenburg County.

Mecklenburg County Shows Moderate Risk In New 'Maternal Vulnerability' Index

Pregnant women in Mecklenburg County have moderate vulnerability to poor health outcomes, according to a new analysis.

Wife Of Firefighter Who Died Of COVID-19 Also Succumbs To Disease

Huntersville and Charlotte firefighter Jeff Hager died on Sept. 10. Amee Hager's death was announced Saturday. The couple had four children.

Unvaccinated County Workers Face Suspension Without Negative Test

Mecklenburg County officials started handing out suspensions and workers who can't produce negative test results will be on unpaid leave.

426 New Cases In 14 Days: Huntersville COVID-19 Update

According to Mecklenburg health officials, this week an average of 12.3 percent of those tested in the county were positive for COVID-19.

538 New Cases In 14 Days: Huntersville COVID-19 Update

Nearly 4,000 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Mecklenburg County this week as metro hospitals reported an approaching bed scarcity.

3rd Dose Of COVID Vaccine Now Offered For Immunocompromised

The Mecklenburg County Health Department is offering third doses of mRNA vaccine to people with compromised immune systems.

COVID Is Elevated In Mecklenburg, 97 Other NC Counties, CDC Says

COVID-19 spread in Mecklenburg County, where about 46 percent of adults are fully vaccinated, is high, the CDC said Friday.

Hospital Capacity In Huntersville Area: Update

Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Mecklenburg County.

Mecklenburg's COVID-19 Transmission Rate Is High, CDC Says

Nearly 46 percent of Mecklenburg residents are fully vaccinated as the county saw a 72 percent rise in new cases this week, the CDC said.

3 Huntersville Harris Teeter Stores Offer COVID Vaccine Rides

Three Harris Teeter stores in Huntersville have teamed up with Lyft to provide rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments.

Free At-Home COVID-19 Vaccinations Offered Across North Carolina

The at-home vaccination effort is an attempt to reach residents with limited mobility. Here's the latest on Mecklenburg vaccination rates.

Mosquito Carrying West Nile Virus Found In Mecklenburg County

A mosquito confirmed to be carrying West Nile Virus was found in Mecklenburg County. Here are tips for preventing potential exposure.

Delta Variant Spreads As NC, Mecklenburg Lag In Vaccinations

See how many recent coronavirus cases in NC have involved the delta variant and how many in Mecklenburg County are fully vaccinated.

Lake Norman Hospital Quality Ratings: The Best, Worst Of 2021

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently updated quality ratings for more than 4,500 hospitals, including two in Lake Norman.

Got The Vaccine At CVS In Huntersville? Big Prizes Could Await

CVS will give away Super Bowl tickets, vacations and cash to encourage people in Huntersville to get vaccinated.

Blood Donations Needed In Huntersville Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has impacted the U.S. blood supply.

How Much Of Mecklenburg County Population Is Vaccinated?

This is how the Huntersville area compares to North Carolina for coronavirus vaccinations.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.