NC Coalition on Aging

The sickest patients are supposed to get priority for lifesaving transplants. But more and more, they are being skipped over. (Gift article)  buff.ly/jwsBdbj

Five after Covid, millions of people still face debilitating symptoms of #longcovid, with huge repercussions on public health and productivity. @uncpublichealth buff.ly/ggMAIka

Blacks were far more likely to contract or die from Covid than whites. At the same time, alarms were sounded over continued police violence in Black communities. #healthequity @uncCHER buff.ly/b0XXV4x

The HHS secretary has shied away from one of the government’s most important tools, experts said on Sunday: loudly and directly encouraging parents to get their children #vaccinated. @uncpublichealth buff.ly/DonIlYE

Over 140 NC provider agencies and employers have received NC DHHS funding to hire, train, and maintain qualified staff who work directly with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). buff.ly/1pU33pz

While most Americans think that programs such as #Medicare, #Medicaid and #SocialSecurity need more funding, not less. buff.ly/7BXAMLG

NCDHHS Secretary Dev Sangvai traveled to western North Carolina this week to meet with health care and social services partners to learn more about the status of Hurricane Helene recovery efforts and discuss the impacts of staffing shortages and other challenges they face. Together, we are committed to recovery efforts and supporting staff as we continue to create a healthier North Carolina for all. Learn more: ncdhhs.gov/press-releases

Town and Trailfest returns to Hot Springs with new organizers and a new name. It is the second-largest Appalachian Trail festival in the country. citizen-times.com/story/news/mad…

We all fought so hard to expand Medicaid in North Carolina and now more than 630,000 people have health care access who did not before. We must fight to keep Washington from taking that away.

A policy change by the Trump administration allows immigration agents to enter and arrest people in health facilities. Some clinics are training health workers to support patients in the event of arrests. @JackieFortier reports. ⤵️ kffhealthnews.org/news/article/c…

The Eldercare Locator is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM ET, to connect #OlderAdults to supportive services in their community. Call today and get connected with local agencies that can meet your #aging needs. 1-800-677-1116 | eldercare.acl.gov

The death of a patient in a Mission Hospital bathroom this month reflects a return to poor staffing conditions, especially in the ER, similar to those that precipitated sanctions last year, healthcare advocates said at a news conference Friday. #avlnews avlwatchdog.org/mission-hospit…

@SocialSecurity announced it will cut its workforce by 12% (7,000 positions) and undergo a major reorganization that includes the “separation” of 13 senior managers. @AARPNC @FriendsTerm @AHHCNC @BAYADA_NC_GAO open.substack.com/pub/retirement…

Measles is one of the most contagious diseases on earth. An unvaccinated person exposed to measles has a 90 percent chance of catching it. @uncpublichealth washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/…

Advocates say long wait times for services have plagued #SocialSecurity for years, and its current staffing is already at about a 50-year low. buff.ly/4ik1nFd

Big cuts would force states to end coverage for people, reduce payments to physicians, deny home care to some or raise taxes . buff.ly/x0nGjgJ

An economist at Goldman Sachs predicts that if 60 million people take the meds by 2028, GDP would rise by one percent — or several trillion dollars because a healthier workforce would lower health-care costs. buff.ly/41fG80m

‘Disheartening’ auditor report reflects experiences filing complaints about nursing homes northcarolinahealthnews.org/2025/02/21/aud… via @NCHealthNews @FriendsTerm @ncdhhs @NCSICoalition @NcAging

On March 31, #Medicare #telehealth “flexibilities” are set to expire. Recent social media posts have prompted an outcry from beneficiaries and families. Congress can extend the practice. buff.ly/43by4R5

About 1,000 of #FEMA's 17,000 employees, including a dozen senior leaders, were cut or resigned. buff.ly/3Xmp485