D.G. Martin has a conversation with UNC-Chapel Hill Professor of Medicine and Microbiology/Immunology Nortin Hadler M.D. about his new book, "The Citizen Patient," on NC Bookwatch. In this book, Dr. Hadler shares his insights on how current issues within the U.S. healthcare system such as medical treatment, healthcare finance, and attitudes about health and medicine can be addressed. Original Broadcast Date: 05/02/2013.
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Exploration Station
Maria Lundberg takes us to downtown Lumberton to visit Exploration Station, a regional children's museum designed to help youngsters open their minds to creativity through 12 interactive exhibits that focus on literacy, science, math, arts, health and safety. Exploration Station is the only museum of its kind in Robeson County and receives visitors from North and South Carolina. Original Broadcast Date: 05/17/2013
Discovery Place Kids - Rockingham
Discovery Place KIDS museum in Rockingham not only serves kids but caregivers alike throughout the Sandhills/South Central Piedmont region of North Carolina. Using the "I Can" theme, the museum empowers youngsters to become more confident, healthier and have a zest for lifelong learning. Heather Burgiss stops by to take a tour. Original Broadcast Date: 04/26/2013
Dr. Samuel Sears
Erica Starke-Knight introduces us to the 2013 O. Max Gardner Award recipient, Dr. Samuel Sears. The East Carolina University professor is a nationally-recognized expert in the psychological care and quality of life outcomes of implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) patients. Original Broadcast Date: 04/15/2013.
UNC Pembroke Nursing School
A $30-million dollar shot in the arm investment at UNC-Pembroke's Nursing Program has resulted in new facilities and state of the art training aids. Kelly McCullen examines how in this story from North Carolina Now. Original Broadcast Date: 04/10/2013.
Western Carolina University SimLab
Frank Graff heads to Western Carolina University to introduce us to "Sim-Man," a rather human-like mannequin who teaches students how to respond to real life medical situations. "Sim-Man" is part of the university's new $46 million state of the art teaching labs located in the Health and Human Science Building.
Wounded Warriors Fishing
A special therapy is helping North Carolina soldiers heal from injuries sustained from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The medical prescription doesn't necessarily involve pills… but a fishing pole. Frank Graff reports.
Rural Health Part 3: Wilkes County
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.
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.