Charlotte and Advocate Health launch gBETA Charlotte Health, a new program to accelerate healthcare startups, offering mentorship and resources to foster innovation in the health sector.

The Mecklenburg County Public Health is offering same-day vaccines after detecting measles in local wastewater, urging vaccination amidst rising cases.

Gaston County Police report the 20th rabies case of 2025 after a dog potentially interacted with a rabid skunk. The skunk tested positive, prompting community warnings and vaccination checks.

Gaston County Police urge pet rabies vaccinations after a quarantined kitten exposed to the virus had to be euthanized. The 18th case this year emphasizes the importance of vaccination for pets.

Gaston County confirmed its 18th rabies case after unvaccinated kittens were exposed to a rabid skunk, leading to the euthanization and positive rabies diagnosis of one kitten.

Mecklenburg County Public Health in Charlotte reports an uptick in mpox cases, advising vaccination and highlighting symptoms like fever, headaches, and rashes.

A tuberculosis case was reported at North Mecklenburg High School, prompting increased health precautions and communication with potentially exposed individuals.

North Carolinians on Medicaid face cuts to healthcare coverage, with provider payments set to decrease by at least 3%, affecting service availability and putting beneficiaries at risk.

Rowan County Public Health has reported a confirmed case of chickenpox in a young adult, emphasizing the importance of vaccination and good hygiene to prevent the spread.

Rowan County plans to use a $28 million opioid settlement for addiction crisis initiatives, including treatment, prevention, and harm reduction efforts, with a decline in overdose fatalities and ER visits reported.

A bat in Matthews, North Carolina tested positive for rabies, prompting local health warnings for potential human and pet exposure. Authorities are monitoring the situation and emphasizing rabies awareness and vaccination for pets.

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, celebrates a 10-year streak of meeting federal air quality standards, with collaborative efforts contributing to cleaner air since 2015.

Union County Public Health is promoting a back-to-school vaccination campaign to ensure students meet state immunization requirements and avoid being excluded from school.