Two children’s hand sanitizers have been recalled due to benzene and methanol. Benzene is a potentially cancer-causing chemical and methanol poisoning can lead to various health problems including death. The recalled lots are marketed with Mickey Mouse and Star Wars “Mandalorian” and come in blue and green. The Star Wars “Mandalorian” 2.11-ounce bottles have lot number 20D21, […]
For the first time since Decemeber, Mecklenburg County’s COVID-19 positivity rate has decreased below 10 percent. As of Feb. 23, the county’s positivity rate was down to 8.6%. Although this is a good sign, experts say they wouldn’t go as far to say that the pandemic is ending. Mecklenburg County health leaders warn that many people […]
Mecklenburg County leaders will vote on whether or not to drop the current indoor mask mandate during Wednesday’s Board of County Commissioners meeting. Mecklenburg County Health Director Dr. Raynard Washington is expected to recommend that the mask mandate be dropped. The vote will follow after Washington’s recommendation. The mandate has been in effect since August, following the […]
Anyone who has been to the emergency room recently would probably agree that the hospitals are slammed with patients. To help combat the number of overcrowded emergency departments, Atrium Health has opened a new location in Mountain Island. It is located at the Highway 16 and Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road intersection, near the Mountain Island Marketplace […]
With new COVID-19 variants becoming more contagious, it may be time to toss that cloth mask out for a medical-grade one. Starting next week, the Biden Administration will begin making 400 million N95 masks available to Americans at no cost. Masks will be available for pickup at pharmacies and community health centers. Distrubtion will start […]
StarMed Healthcare is not only providing COVID-19 tests, it is also providing the first antiviral pill to treat COVID-19. The pill is available to treat adults with mild to moderate symptoms. The pill named molnupiravir is most effective when taken within five days of being diagnosed with COVID-19. Clinical trials showed that the pill reduced patient hospitalization […]
StarMed Healthcare will close majority of its outdoor COVID-19 testing sites on Sunday due to the incoming winter storm. All except the following locations will be closed: 4001 Tuckaseegee Road in Charlotte – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prepare for potential delayed openings due to weather StarMed officials are asking that only high-risk or immunocompromised patients […]
If you have an upcoming wellness appointment with Atrium Health, you may have to reschedule. Atrium Health has announced that it is canceling some wellness appointments to provide for patients in need of immediate care due to COVID-19. This cancellations apply to family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatric offices. There will be no changes to wellness […]
If you’re still looking to find free testing in Charlotte, you may be in luck. Mecklenburg County is working to distribute free at-home testing kits this weekend. The county will provide a limited number of kits on Jan. 8 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology and the Bojangles […]
With free COVID-19 testing becoming more difficult to find, some people are willing to try wherever it seems available. Liz Coyle, executive director of Georgia Watch, warns that those seeking free tests should be careful as scammers are using their vulnerability to steal their identities. Incidents of scamming were recently reported in Atlanta after two […]
With many health facilities in the area being packed due to COVID concerns, it may be hard to find available services for everyday health needs. Novant health has helped resolve this issue by launching a new digital health platform. The Novant Health Now platform allows patients to ask questions, seek expert support and receive real-time […]
A spokesperson for the American Red Cross said that blood supplies are lower than they have been in ten years and they are desperate for donations. Local facilities such as Novant Health are currently experiencing a blood shortage. During the holidays more children and adults are off from work, increasing the amount of accidents and […]
