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Fewer NC children dying at the hands of a parent or caregiver, new report shows

NC Health News

By Jennifer Fernandez Fewer North Carolina children are dying at the hands of a parent or caregiver, according to a new report by a retired leader of the states health system whose career focused on the well-being of children. Vitaglione, now retired, has continued to study child health issues.

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RFK Jr.’s federal health department cuts sow confusion, uncertainty and fear in North Carolina

NC Health News

By Rachel Crumpler, Rose Hoban, Taylor Knopf and Grace Vitaglione When federal health officials announced late last month what top officials called a “dramatic restructuring” of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Then came last weeks personnel cuts at federal health agencies.

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April Policy Updates: Highlights from NCUIH’s Annual Conference and Hill Day, HHS Reorganization, Medicaid Cuts, and More

National Council on Urban Indian Health

UIO and HHS Partnership Secretary Kennedy Visits Arizona Urban Indian Organization NATIVE HEALTH. Lawsuits & Court Cases Updates Current court cases and legal action impacting American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) health care and policy. Pictured: Ben Smith (Navajo Nation), Acting Director of the Indian Health Service.