The communities of Hays, Boomer, and Champion in Wilkes County NC are rallying to keep their healthcare centers sustainable as cuts in healthcare reimbursements take a toll on their already tight budgets. According to the Wilkes County 2012 “State of the County’s Health Report,” the number of uninsured patients receiving services increased by nearly 30-percent. Heather Burgiss reports.
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Rural Health Part 2: Benson Area Medical Center
The Benson Area Medical Center is a community-owned nonprofit facility offering primary health care services to residents of Johnston, Harnett, & Sampson Counties. Heather Burgiss takes a look at the center's approach of providing access to quality, cost-effective primary health care services & how new advances are helping bring access to medical care & prescription drugs to more patients.
Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center
In Ahoskie, NC the Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center is focusing on various aspects of health care in the northeast region of the state--including child obesity. RCCHC recently opened Ahoskie Comprehensive Care, a new facility for medical providers and clinical staff to address those concerns.
Denise Young, Co-Founder, NC Science Festival
Dr. Denise Young, Ed.D discuses how the Morehead Planetarium at UNC Chapel Hill is conducting the 2013 NC Science Festival (April 5th-21st). The Festival's goal is to engage more North Carolinians in science through hands-on activities, science talks, exhibits, nature experiences, lab tours & other science-related activities.
Brad Wilson Pres. & CEO, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of NC
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of NC President & CEO Brad Wilson talks about the healthcare challenges for the state and the nation and how the state's largest health insurer is focusing on ways to improve the health care system.