Downtown Raleigh Recovery Café Puts Peers, Not ERs, in the Spotlight
A peer-run recovery café opened in downtown Raleigh on Feb. 24, offering no-referral drop-in peer support backed by state funding and local partners. Organizers say the space will connect visitors to jobs, housing and clinical care.
Columbus Dad Sues After 27-Day-Old Dies In Hospital Crib Fall
A Zanesville father has sued Nationwide Children’s Hospital after his 27‑day‑old daughter fell from a crib in the CTICU and later died, according to court filings. The complaint alleges negligence and wrongful death and is pending in Franklin County.
San Francisco’s ‘Strong Starts’ Battle Plan Takes On Preterm Birth Crisis
Mayor Daniel Lurie unveiled Strong Starts, a cross-department plan to reduce preterm births and infant deaths by aligning city spending and setting measurable targets. The initiative targets stark racial gaps in outcomes and will seek state and federal funding.
Duke Launches Statewide CPR Blitz To Train 30,000 North Carolinians In A Day
Duke and state partners aim to train 30,000 North Carolinians in hands-only CPR on Feb. 25. Drop-in sessions across 30 counties will teach a quick, lifesaving technique.












