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- 1National Health Survey Underway in Southeastern North CarolinaโNational Health Survey Comes to Southeastern North Carolina
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey is being conducted in southeastern North Carolina, with local residents being asked to take part in the federal study that tracks the health and nutrition of people across the United States. The effort has drawn attention in the Border Belt region, where participation helps ensure local communities are represented in national health data.
- 2WesternU podiatric medicine school expands VR learning with Lawrence giftsโWesternU College of Podiatric Medicine to expand virtual reality learning modules and financial aid with gifts from Dr. Bruce Lawrence and Mrs. Janet Lawrence
Western University of Health Sciences' College of Podiatric Medicine in California will expand its virtual reality learning modules and increase financial aid for students, thanks to gifts from Dr. Bruce Lawrence and Mrs. Janet Lawrence. The donation supports the college's efforts to modernize podiatric medical training with immersive technology while easing costs for aspiring podiatrists.
- 3Gulf tropical system threatens significant flooding in southeastern USโGulf tropical trouble could unleash significant flooding in southeastern US
Forecasters warn that tropical trouble developing in the Gulf of Mexico could bring significant flooding to the southeastern United States in the coming days. Details remain limited, but the concern centers on heavy rainfall from a potential tropical system moving toward the region.
- 4Wildlife Services to drop oral rabies vaccines for raccoons in western North CarolinaโWildlife Services to distribute oral rabies vaccines for raccoons in western NC
Wildlife Services is preparing to distribute oral rabies vaccines aimed at raccoons across western North Carolina. The bait-based vaccination program is intended to curb the spread of rabies among raccoon populations and reduce transmission risks to pets and people in the region. Distribution details and affected counties have not been specified beyond the agency's announcement.