Two environmental activists in Robeson County have filed a federal complaint alleging that NC fails to adequately regulate poultry plants. Read more Continue reading Robeson County environmental advocates call for more regulations on poultry farms

Healthy Opportunities Pilots launched last year to help Medicaid recipients in NC get help with food, transportation and more. Read more Continue reading Funding for NC program that provides food to Medicaid recipients is in jeopardy

Mobile health clinics have gained popularity in rural NC, as officials say they eliminate some barriers to mental health treatment. Read more Continue reading Are mobile clinics the key to addressing mental health needs in rural North Carolina?

Health care providers and pregnancy centers want to increase access to prenatal care in southeastern North Carolina. Read more Continue reading More pregnant women need prenatal care in North Carolina’s Border Belt. But how?

Bladen and Columbus counties have secured spots for local residents at The Healing Place of New Hanover County.
Read more Continue reading Bladen and Columbus counties secure spots for residents at new drug-treatment center

Southeastern North Carolina is seeing an expected increase in COVID-19 cases after the holiday season. But flu cases have dropped.Read more Continue reading Hospitals see post-holiday rise in COVID-19 cases in North Carolina’s Border Belt

Hospitals in Robeson, Scotland, Columbus and Bladen counties got “C” grades in the latest report from The Leapfrog Group. Read more Continue reading How safe are the hospitals in North Carolina’s Border Belt? New grades released

The enrollment period for federally subsidized health plans opened this week, which could be an opportunity for many people in southeastern North Carolina. Read more Continue reading Health-coverage open enrollment is underway. Here’s what to know in NC’s Border Belt