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Wait times at hospitals longer as flu, respiratory illnesses hit high levels statewide

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SUMMARY: Major hospitals are experiencing longer ER wait times, prompting medical professionals to suggest using Urgent Care as an alternative. Patient Paig Scott found immediate assistance at Wake Med’s Urgent Care in Garner, highlighting the lack of wait time. Duke Health noted that nearly 20% of recent ER visits were for respiratory symptoms, double the usual rate. Urgent Care can be more cost-effective for patients, according to Dr. Christopher Chowles, who advises seeking emergency help for serious symptoms like chest pain or prolonged illness. He also encourages low-risk patients to consider virtual urgent care or telemedicine for prescriptions.

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Medical professionals are encouraging folks with mild symptoms to consider going to an urgent care facility, explaining that it can be quicker and cheaper.

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Transparency sought in government personnel records | North Carolina

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-03-17 13:31:00

(The Center Square) – Promotion, demotion, transfer, suspension, separation and dismissal reasons in North Carolina government would become public record if a proposal by two Republicans becomes law.

The Government Transparency Act of 2025, also known as Senate Bill 299, is “an act to strengthen confidence in government by increasing accessibility to certain public personnel performance and dismissal records.” Sens. Norman Sanderson of Pamlico County and Buck Newton of Wilson introduced the legislation Monday.

The language of the bill says in part, “Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize disclosure of any confidential information protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, 110 Stat. 1936, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 104 Stat. 327, or applicable law.”

HIPPA is a national standard for protecting medical records or other personal health information. The ADA involves civil rights, and the protection against discrimination in public life.

The law would be inclusive of each department, agency, institution, commission and bureau of the state for each employee. Employer, the bill says, “means any state department, university, division, bureau, commission, council or other agency subject to this article.” It further adds university means its respective board, trustees, chancellor, constituent institutions or its presidents.

The law would apply to local boards of education.

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At least 40 killed as dozens of tornadoes, storms swept the country over the weekend

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SUMMARY: Over the weekend, dangerous storms and tornadoes across the Deep South and Midwest claimed nearly 40 lives, with over 60 tornadoes reported in nine states since Friday. Alabama was heavily impacted, with towns left in ruins. In Missouri, a father and son caught a twister on camera, while a tornado devastated Tuckerman, Arkansas. The storms resulted in at least a dozen fatalities in Arkansas, and three casualties in Alabama, including a woman’s mother. Additionally, powerful winds in Oklahoma fueled wildfires, destroying nearly 400 homes, with fire threats persisting across 12 states affecting over 50 million Americans.

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In the moments before a tornado destroyed her family’s Arkansas home, Misty Drope noticed the silence.

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Putin and Trump will speak on Tuesday about the war in Ukraine

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SUMMARY: President Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday regarding the war in Ukraine. Trump expressed hope that they will announce progress on a ceasefire proposal, focusing on discussions about land and power plants. Meanwhile, Russia continues its offensive, having launched nearly 200 drones overnight. Ukrainian officials are concerned that Putin is stalling for time to further his attacks despite Trump’s push for peace. The upcoming call between the two leaders is expected to address more than just a 30-day ceasefire, with discussions on dividing assets in Ukraine raising alarms among officials about their nation’s future.

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U.S. President Donald Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in a possible pivot point in efforts to end the war in Ukraine and an opportunity for Trump to continue reorienting American foreign policy.

Trump disclosed the upcoming conversation to reporters while flying from Florida to Washington on Air Force One on Sunday evening, while the Kremlin confirmed Putin’s participation on Monday morning.

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