Record #:

39942

Author(s):

Abramowitz, Michael

Abstract:

Contemporary medical challenges directly impacting the community, health professionals in facilities such as Pitt County’s health department and Vidant Medical Center are optimistic about overcoming. Reason for optimism is reflected in a timeline, containing highlights such as the eradication of diseases such as smallpox, and in the observations of Dr. Earl Trevathan, whose career left him witness and contributor to sixty years of medical advancements.

Source:

Greenville: Life in the East (NoCar F264 G8 G743), Vol. Issue , Winter 2017, p44-50

Subject(s):

Rankin, Watson Smith, 1879-1970; Bickett, Thomas Walter, 1869-1921; Pitt County Health Department--history ; Health care; Chronic diseases; Trevathan, Earl ; Vaccines; Vidant Health; Communicable diseases; Medicaid; Diabetes--Prevention; Health care and maintenance programs ; North Carolina Medical Society

Record #:

39995

Author(s):

Shaw, Dave

Abstract:

The term shop local, usually associated with farmers’ markets, may now be applied to the growing numbers of people preferring locally harvested seafood. The sea to table movement is part of a growing trend of consuming products considered fresher, more natural, and aiding in the prevention of chronic health condition.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue , Fall 2019, p6-11 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Seafood--distributors--sea to table; Seafood--Health aspects; Seafood industry--North Carolina; Chronic diseases; Fishing--Commercial; Seafood industry--harvesting regulations; Niche food brands

Record #:

40324

Author(s):

Ellis, Amy Adams

Abstract:

Navigating rural communities toward wellness are volunteer health advisors, graduates of a program operated by the Brody School of Medicine and College of Nursing. Working in homes, churches, and community organizations, they, under the guidance of licensed health care professionals, help individuals manage chronic diseases. Activities offered through this program include nutrition classes, health fairs, and periodic progress checks.

Source:

East: the Magazine of East Carolina University (NoCar LD 1741 E44 A172), Vol. 15 Issue 1, Fall 2016 , p22-26 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Medically underserved populations--rural populations--North Carolina, Eastern; Medically underserved populations; Health and race; East Carolina University--Brody School of Medicine--Department of Public Health; East Carolina University--Brody School of Medicine ; East Carolina University--College of Nursing ; Medicaid; Chronic diseases; Community Health Plan of Eastern North Carolina--medicaid--medically underserved populations