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Charlotte area vaccine providers preparing to administer Pfizer COVID-19 boosters next week

September 25, 2021

The Mecklenburg County Health Department, StarMed and Novant Health will start on Monday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Now that certain populations are eligible for a third dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, North Carolina vaccine providers are preparing to give people a boost in protection.…

US Senate hopeful Mark Walker warns against politicization of pandemic

September 25, 2021

On Flashpoint, the former pastor tackles a variety of issues from the campaign trail. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mark Walker, a candidate for U.S. Senate from North Carolina, is looking to distinguish himself from democrats, fellow republicans, and anyone associated with Washington, D.C.…

Unite Charlotte Promotes Healing and Expands Opportunities With Funding

August 27, 2021

By Vanessa Clarke Founded after the social unrest that erupted following the Keith Lamont Scott killing in 2016, Unite Charlotte, a United Way of Central Carolinas initiative, has given new life to local grassroots organizations in the Charlotte area that work to advance racial equality and address economic mobility.…

The Jacobs Family Battles Illness with Hope and Resilience

August 26, 2021

Kimberly and Frank Jacobs Sr. of Huntersville were shocked when they suddenly lost their son Gabriel in 2015, when he was playing basketball in the backyard and died from sudden cardiac arrest. Their son was only 12 years old. They were unaware that he had an undetected heart defect.Their…

What Every Woman Needs to Understand About Heart Disease

March 3, 2021

The No. 1 killer of women is not getting the attention it deserves.

By Dr. Sandy Charles. 5 MINUTE READ. Dr. Sandy Charles is the medical director of the Novant Health Women’s Heart & Vascular Center in Charlotte. She’s a passionate advocate for heart health for everyone, but she is especially focused on the heart health of women.Heart…