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Martin Henson: Targeting “DEI” is costing life-saving programs and research

by Martin Henson | Apr 22, 2026 | Black Community, DEI, Español, Healthcare, North Carolina Community, Politics

When many people think of “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” efforts, they think of a workplace training. However, targeting of those initiatives has resulted in harm far beyond that, affecting the health of many Americans, the writer says. Photo...

Rose Hoban: Amid flu deaths in N.C., warning signs already for next year

Rose Hoban: Amid flu deaths in N.C., warning signs already for next year

by Rose Hoban | Mar 11, 2025 | Healthcare, Politics, Rose Hoban, U.S. Politics

The Trump administration’s withdrawal from meetings that establish the flu virus has experts worried.

Rose Hoban: Will the kind of research that saved my life still be funded in the future?

Rose Hoban: Will the kind of research that saved my life still be funded in the future?

by Rose Hoban | Mar 4, 2025 | Healthcare, Politics, Rose Hoban, U.S. Politics

Rose Hoban, the editor of N.C. Health News, reacts to recent changes to federal healthcare budgets.