Grace Hayba
Health Reporter at WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)
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1 week ago |
wral.com | Grace Hayba
In North Carolina, thousands of elderly residents rely on Medicaid to pay for long-term care in nursing homes. It’s the only option for many families to afford around-the-clock care as their loved ones age. For Sarah Cope and her siblings, coordinating care for their 89-year-old mother, Linda Davis, has been a shared responsibility. “She lived very independently until we started seeing signs of some dementia,” Cope said. “We did everything in our power to be able to keep her at home.
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2 weeks ago |
wral.com | Grace Hayba
When former President Joe Biden disclosed his recent prostate cancer diagnosis, it struck a personal chord with Ed Burgess. Now 84 years old, Burgess has been living with stage IV prostate cancer since 2008. He and his wife, Rene, say they’ve seen firsthand what new treatments can do for patients who once feared their time was running out. “My first reaction was ‘What have I done wrong? How long do I have to live? Why me God, why me?’” said Burgess. Burgess’ first step was surgery in 2008.
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2 weeks ago |
wral.com | Grace Hayba
As warmer months bring more outdoor activity across North Carolina, experts are warning residents to watch out for a lesser-known but potentially dangerous insect: the Asian needle ant. The insect is often overshadowed by the more familiar red imported fire ant, but experts are raising awareness of the growing impact of the Asian needle ant and its serious sting risk—particularly for those with allergies.
‘Don’t sit in a cave’: NC man urges importance of screenings after Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis
2 weeks ago |
wral.com | Grace Hayba
Chapel Hill resident Bob Slater recalled getting diagnosed with prostate cancer at the age of 68. “You don’t feel anything, you just get a test result that tells you something is wrong,” Slater said. “I had a history of going to see a urologist.
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3 weeks ago |
wral.com | Grace Hayba
Rolesville High School students got quite the surprise Friday afternoon when Grammy-nominated artist Teddy Swims and his band hit the auditorium stage. The 32-year-old singer and his bandmates spoke to students ahead of their soldout concert Saturday at Red Hat Amphitheater in downtown Raleigh. The artists shared what drove them to pursue careers in music. They also spoke about the importance of prioritizing mental health and checking in with friends and family.
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While this is a quarter of the amount initially requested, those with the state health plan say they are glad to see efforts being made to return coverage. This comes after manufacturers Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly slashed costs of popular weight-loss medications.
The @NCLeg has proposed a state budget that includes $25 million for state employee coverage of obesity care. North Carolinians are leading by example. Learn more about the progress being made in @GraceHayba’s piece for @WRAL. https://t.co/gs6fqW02we
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