http://www.witn.com/news/health/headlines RSS Feed for WITN - Health - Headlines en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:30:35 GMT 2013-06-19T03:30:35Z en-us http://www.witn.com/news/health/headlines/Childrens-Hospital-Addition-In-Greenville-Set-To-Open-212076491.html It has been nearly two-years in the making and now the new $48-million-dollar James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville is just days away from opening. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:30:35 GMT http://www.witn.com/news/health/headlines/Childrens-Hospital-Addition-In-Greenville-Set-To-Open-212076491.html 2013-06-19T03:30:35Z http://www.witn.com/news/health/headlines/White-House-Threatens-Veto-Of-Farm-Bill-Due-To-Food-Stamp-Cuts-211918021.html The White House is threatening to veto the House version of a massive, 5-year farm bill, saying food stamp cuts included in the legislation could leave some Americans hungry. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:43:33 GMT http://www.witn.com/news/health/headlines/White-House-Threatens-Veto-Of-Farm-Bill-Due-To-Food-Stamp-Cuts-211918021.html 2013-06-18T02:43:33Z http://www.witn.com/news/health/headlines/ECU-dental-school-opens-second-community-service-learning-center-210913761.html The East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine opened its second community service learning center in the state Monday in Elizabeth City. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:25:51 GMT http://www.witn.com/news/health/headlines/ECU-dental-school-opens-second-community-service-learning-center-210913761.html 2013-06-11T00:25:51Z http://www.witn.com/news/health/headlines/Greenville-Walk-Event-Raises-Awareness-Of-Elder-Abuse-209607811.html Local officials came together in Greenville to raise awareness about abuse of the elderly. Fri, 31 May 2013 04:10:43 GMT http://www.witn.com/news/health/headlines/Greenville-Walk-Event-Raises-Awareness-Of-Elder-Abuse-209607811.html 2013-05-31T04:10:43Z http://www.witn.com/news/health/headlines/NC-Legislature-Approves-450-Million-For-Medicaid-Fix-209436301.html The projected shortfall through June 30 has more than doubled since earlier this month to $330 million. Thu, 30 May 2013 00:55:31 GMT http://www.witn.com/news/health/headlines/NC-Legislature-Approves-450-Million-For-Medicaid-Fix-209436301.html 2013-05-30T00:55:31Z http://www.witn.com/news/health/headlines/SCHOOL-OFFICIALS-4-Confirmed-Cases-Of-Scabies-At-Elementary-School-208177021.html Scabies, a highly contagious skin condition, is spreading at a Washington County school, and parents are upset with the school district saying more should have been done to prevent the outbreak. Fri, 24 May 2013 01:06:52 GMT http://www.witn.com/news/health/headlines/SCHOOL-OFFICIALS-4-Confirmed-Cases-Of-Scabies-At-Elementary-School-208177021.html 2013-05-24T01:06:52Z http://www.witn.com/news/health/headlines/US-Navy-Surgeon-General-Tours-Upgraded-Camp-Lejeune-Naval-Hospital-208586931.html The U.S. Navy Surgeon General and Chief of the Navy's Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Vice Admiral Matt Nathan, got a firsthand look at the revamped Naval Hospital at Camp Lejeune. Thu, 23 May 2013 02:26:15 GMT http://www.witn.com/news/health/headlines/US-Navy-Surgeon-General-Tours-Upgraded-Camp-Lejeune-Naval-Hospital-208586931.html 2013-05-23T02:26:15Z http://www.witn.com/news/health/headlines/State-Officials-In-Greenville-To-Discuss-Medicaid-Concerns--207802751.html Sweeping Medicaid reforms in our state will change the way people qualify for benefits and doctors are wondering how they will provide the necessary services to half a million patients who could lose Medicaid coverage. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:31:24 GMT http://www.witn.com/news/health/headlines/State-Officials-In-Greenville-To-Discuss-Medicaid-Concerns--207802751.html 2013-05-17T00:31:24Z http://www.witn.com/news/health/headlines/NC-House-OKs-Blocking-Some-Obesity-Lawsuits-207676841.html Legislation that attempts to prevent people from suing North Carolina food manufacturers, sellers and advertisers by claiming their products made them overweight has passed one General Assembly chamber. Thu, 16 May 2013 09:49:03 GMT http://www.witn.com/news/health/headlines/NC-House-OKs-Blocking-Some-Obesity-Lawsuits-207676841.html 2013-05-16T09:49:03Z http://www.witn.com/news/health/headlines/Health-Advocates-Oppose-Senate-Smoking-Bill-207406691.html Health advocates say a North Carolina Senate bill would repeal hundreds of local and community college rules restricting smoking outdoors. Tue, 14 May 2013 18:20:46 GMT http://www.witn.com/news/health/headlines/Health-Advocates-Oppose-Senate-Smoking-Bill-207406691.html 2013-05-14T18:20:46Z