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Dentists drill lawmakers on private equity ownership, Medicaid reimbursement
June 24. By Anne Blythe/NC Health News. A legislative proposal put forward by the state Senate that would open the door for hedge funds and private equity firms to acquire, open and operate dental practices not run by licensed dentists in North Carolina has hit a hurdle in the state House of Representatives. The House spending plan that […]
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June 24. By Anne Blythe/NC Health News. A legislative proposal put forward by the state Senate that would open the door for hedge funds and private equity firms to acquire, open and operate dental practices not run by licensed dentists in North Carolina has hit a hurdle in the state House of Representatives. The House spending plan that […]
June 24. With temperatures expected to reach 99 this afternoon, Charlotte-Mecklenburg government agencies and partners are activating additional resources to assist vulnerable residents. Mecklenburg County Public Health recommends that residents take extra precautions as heat-related illness can be more severe as the body temperature rises. You should: Limit physical activity outside Drink plenty of water […]
June 23. The Carolina Youth Orchestra Summer Festival (CYOSF) returns to Davidson College from July 31 to Aug. 2, bringing together student musicians from across the Charlotte region for a three-day musical experience. Hosted in partnership with Davidson College, the festival features top-tier instruction from professional musicians and university faculty, including Davidson College Symphony Orchestra Director […]
Tuesday, June 24 Be Well Birkdale 6-7 pm | Tuesdays through Oct. 22. Find your zen during weekly fitness classes from local instructors including Yoga Six and Pure Barre. Attendees check in through a scannable QR code and earn swag items for every five classes completed. Guests are encouraged to bring their own mats. The […]
June 20. The NC Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) advises the public to avoid contact with green or blue water in coves due to algal blooms that have lingered in Lake Norman since June 16. Algal blooms have been observed at multiple locations on the lake in Catawba, Iredell, Lincoln and […]
Firework displays are expected at The Peninsula Club, as well as at Trump National Golf Club (Cocktail Cove) and the Lake Norman Yacht Club, both Mooresville. While these July 4 events are for members only, the shows can still be enjoyed from the lake or nearby public areas. Charlotte Symphony Orchestra in Cornelius Date: Saturday, June […]
Through Sunday, June 29 Head Over Heels See website for schedule. Davidson Community Players presents a wacky mash-up of a classic Renaissance adventure and the iconic 80s music of The Go-Go’s. Recommended ages 13+. Advance tickets $15-$40 plus tax and fees. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College. Thursday, June 19 Juneteenth 6-8 pm | June […]
June 19. New data shows that about 36% of retail meat samples nationwide are contaminated with potentially harmful bacteria. And with the FDA and USDA facing major budget cuts, efforts to monitor pathogens, investigate outbreaks, and enforce safety standards could be weakened. The new report from Trace One says chicken is the most contaminated meat […]
