COMMUNITY
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5 ideas for Mother’s Day in NC that are thoughtful, fun, and not at all corny
Don’t treat Mother’s Day like an afterthought. Actually make a plan that makes your mother smile real big. We are nothing without our mothers. Literally. That’s why we’re coming to you with an important PSA: Treat Mother’s Day appropriately by making thoughtful plans with her in mind. Don’t buy something corny from a bath and…
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‘You push, we catch’: A Q&A with Aya Wellness, the first Black-owned birth and wellness center in NC
The leaders of a groundbreaking birthing center in North Carolina on the Black maternal health crisis, what they do, and the racist roots of prejudice against midwives.
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Meet the DJ-turned-educator who won North Carolina’s top tech honor
During the pandemic, one NC educator made sure every child had a laptop to help them keep up with their studies. Now she’s being recognized for her efforts.
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Check out the cleanest beaches in North Carolina
If you’re searching for the cleanest beaches in North Carolina, there are plenty of coastal gems worth exploring.
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Celebrate 50 years of the North Carolina Zoo with a wild visit or two
The North Carolina Zoo, the world’s largest natural habitat zoo, celebrates 50 years this year. Follow these tips for a wild visit.
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Debunking one big myth about Black healthcare
It’s crucial to challenge harmful myths. One especially harmful one is the idea that Black individuals have higher pain thresholds.
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The harsh truth of maternal health for Black Americans
It’s time to confront the harsh realities of systemic inequities in maternal healthcare. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Black women are three times more likely than white woman to die from causes related to pregnancy. There’s a lot behind those numbers. Things like access to healthcare, underlying chronic health conditions, systemic…
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How to spot the symptoms of preeclampsia
Let’s confront the stark reality: too few understand the challenging experience of preeclampsia in Black maternal health.
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Good news! NC offers free classes for overwhelmed and isolated parents
Access to affordable resources isn’t just about the child’s well-being—it’s about supporting parents too! From infancy through adolescence, every stage presents unique challenges and without adequate support, parents can feel overwhelmed and isolated, affecting their mental health and parenting abilities. The NC Triple P State Learning Collaborative ensures that every parent, regardless of their stage,…
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Comparing the cost of home births and hospital births
As healthcare costs soar, many are turning to alternative birthing options like midwifery care and home births or birthing centers.
