Selecting a primary care practitioner (PCP) is as important as choosing an insurance plan. Neil Patel, MD, shares more.
It’s a common misconception that geriatric medicine is only for weak or frail older adults. In reality, it’s appropriate for everyone 65+.
Kathy Hill, a nurse practitioner at Patina, shares guidance on how older adults can best manage type 2 diabetes.
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.
Novant Health dietitian Carolina Garrison shares three tips for future success in dieting and health, including what to avoid.
As an extra incentive to develop healthy habits, the mayor's fitness challenge can motivate people in Huntersville, Davidson and Cornelius.
Free COVID tests will once again be available at local libraries in Charlotte and Huntersville after a hiatus due to high demand.
Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Mecklenburg County.
Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Mecklenburg County and across NC.
A new COVID-19 testing site will open at Bradford Park in Huntersville beginning Tuesday. The site is run by Mako.
See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Mecklenburg County and across NC.
Households can order up to 4 rapid tests starting today.
Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Mecklenburg County and across NC.
The rapid COVID testing costs $60 at this event.
Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Mecklenburg County.
If possible, wear a surgical or procedure mask, a KN95 or an N95.
A local psychotherapist says dealing with grief during the holidays can be challenging for many people.
Boosters available in Huntersville help protect against omicron and delta variant infections, and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.
It's one of 13 locations nationwide recognized for patient safety and quality of care.
See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Mecklenburg County and across NC.
The omicron variant is spreading in other states, and the national average is 3 percent.
Mecklenburg County is part of the national trend of growing coronavirus cases.
The amount of guns discovered in schools this year has prompted school officials to buy clear backpacks and consider metal detectors.
The rate of new cases has decreased recently in Mecklenburg County.
Pregnant women in Mecklenburg County have moderate vulnerability to poor health outcomes, according to a new analysis.
Huntersville and Charlotte firefighter Jeff Hager died on Sept. 10. Amee Hager's death was announced Saturday. The couple had four children.
Mecklenburg County officials started handing out suspensions and workers who can't produce negative test results will be on unpaid leave.
According to Mecklenburg health officials, this week an average of 12.3 percent of those tested in the county were positive for COVID-19.
Nearly 4,000 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Mecklenburg County this week as metro hospitals reported an approaching bed scarcity.
The Mecklenburg County Health Department is offering third doses of mRNA vaccine to people with compromised immune systems.
COVID-19 spread in Mecklenburg County, where about 46 percent of adults are fully vaccinated, is high, the CDC said Friday.
Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Mecklenburg County.
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.
Three Harris Teeter stores in Huntersville have teamed up with Lyft to provide rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments.
The at-home vaccination effort is an attempt to reach residents with limited mobility. Here's the latest on Mecklenburg vaccination rates.
A mosquito confirmed to be carrying West Nile Virus was found in Mecklenburg County. Here are tips for preventing potential exposure.
See how many recent coronavirus cases in NC have involved the delta variant and how many in Mecklenburg County are fully vaccinated.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently updated quality ratings for more than 4,500 hospitals, including two in Lake Norman.
CVS will give away Super Bowl tickets, vacations and cash to encourage people in Huntersville to get vaccinated.
Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has impacted the U.S. blood supply.
This is how the Huntersville area compares to North Carolina for coronavirus vaccinations.
Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.