FHI 360 Plans More Layoffs in May

FHI 360, the Durham-based nonprofit known for its global work in health, education, and human development, will lay off 483 U.S.-based employees, including 144 in North Carolina. The force reduction … Continue reading FHI 360 Plans More Layoffs in May

Virtual Meeting Will Kick Off Campaign to Battle Overdose Crisis in Black Community

A major new public health campaign targeting overdose deaths in Black communities will officially launch this Wednesday, March 26 at 1 p.m., and Durham is one of just seven U.S. … Continue reading Virtual Meeting Will Kick Off Campaign to Battle Overdose Crisis in Black Community

Duke and UNC Partner to Build New Children’s Hospital

Duke Health and UNC Health are joining forces to create NC Children’s, a groundbreaking pediatric health system anchored by a 500-bed freestanding hospital. Supported by an initial $320 million investment … Continue reading Duke and UNC Partner to Build New Children’s Hospital

[SoDu Alert] Governor Stein Issues Executive Order Protecting Reproductive Rights

Governor Josh Stein announced an executive order today reaffirming North Carolina’s commitment to safeguarding women’s reproductive freedoms. The order directs state agencies to protect medical privacy, ensure access to reproductive … Continue reading [SoDu Alert] Governor Stein Issues Executive Order Protecting Reproductive Rights

Cancer Death Rates Decline, but New Cases Rise Among Women

U.S. cancer death rates have fallen by 34% since 1991, saving an estimated 4.5 million lives, according to the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Statistics, 2025. However, the report also highlights … Continue reading Cancer Death Rates Decline, but New Cases Rise Among Women

[SoDu Alert] FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 in Food and Drugs

The FDA is banning FD&C Red No. 3, a synthetic dye used in candies, baked goods, frozen desserts, and some medications, citing links to cancer in lab rats. Manufacturers must … Continue reading [SoDu Alert] FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 in Food and Drugs

South Durham Food Hub Seeks Leaders

The Parktown Food Hub, opened in 2019 using a building at Parkwood United Methodist Church, aims to provide nourishment through food and friendship to those in need. And now the … Continue reading South Durham Food Hub Seeks Leaders

New Campaign Seeks to Help Black Breast Cancer Patients

TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance (TOUCHBBCA) and Unite for HER have launched Care for HER, a campaign aimed at addressing health disparities among Black breast cancer patients through integrative … Continue reading New Campaign Seeks to Help Black Breast Cancer Patients