Healthcare workers Coverage

Health care is in crisis. The looming strike by 75,000 health workers is just another sign of that

New York (CNN) -- Savonnda Blaylock, a pharmacy technician in northern California, has worked for health care giant Kaiser Permanente for 22 years and she's never been on strike. That could change on Wednesday when she becomes one of 75,000 workers who participate in the nation's largest health care strike in history.

By Chris Isidore, CNN

NC mother and daughter graduate from nursing school 13 years apart

Dr. Dorothy Miller gave birth to her first daughter at the age of 15. Now, 40 years later, her daughter graduated from a nursing program she created.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

How they voted: North Carolina congressional votes for the week ending Feb. 2

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted over the previous week.

Targeted News Service

Unity, resilience, return: At WakeMed and across the country, nurses are recognized for sacrifices through pandemic

The President of the American Nurses Association discussed mental health and well-being among nurses at WakeMed Health & Hospitals' Andrews Center.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL photojournalist

PAULA FESSLER: Nurses need support, leadership to combat COVID-19 fatigue

Saturday, May 7, 2022 -- The pandemic led to unexpected numbers of experienced nurses leaving their current roles. Many retired, while others chose to travel to higher paying, temporary positions. Some have started an entirely new career. These changes have created new dynamics and challenges within our workforce, creating a gap in our talent experience and having fewer full-time nurses to on-board our new staff.

Ceremony honors 189 NC workers who died on the job in 2020

Workers' families and labor advocates gathered at the state CWorkers' families and labor advocates gathered at the state Capitol Thursday to remember the 189 people who lost their lives at work in 2020.apitol Thursday to remember the 189 people who lost their lives at work in 2020.

Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau chief

Overworked, underpaid: Local doctor says COVID burnout straining healthcare workers

As COVID cases continue to climb, the "Great Resignation" is taking a toll on the medical field.

Sarah Kreuger, WRAL Durham reporter

Staffing shortages halt nursing home admissions in North Carolina

It's one of the most difficult decisions families face. Finding a nursing home for a loved one. That struggle is even harder because of a lack of nursing home workers.

It's not just COVID keeping some people out of North Carolina nursing homes

It's one of the most difficult decisions families face. Finding a nursing home for a loved one. That struggle is even harder because of a lack of nursing home workers.

Leslie Moreno, WRAL multimedia journalist

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center chaplain offers healing to COVID-19 patients through comfort, prayer

Doctors, nurses, physician assistants - all have done valiant work throughout the course of the coronavirus pandemic. For COVID patients, forced to endure many lonely moments, chaplains are able to help them feel less alone.

Free Chipotle burrito for healthcare workers who sign up on April 29 starting at 1 pm ET

Chipotle is giving away free burritos to the first 250,000 healthcare workers who sign up on April 29 starting at 1 pm ET!

Memorial honors health care workers lost to COVID-19

A Colorado doctor's homemade memorial spans her entire neighborhood block.

Insomnia Cookies: Free cookie for healthcare workers through Jan. 1

Insomnia Cookies is offering a free cookie for healthcare workers through Jan 1, 2021 and no purchase is necessary!

Health care worker uses masks as Christmas décor

A Raleigh-based health care worker saved her masks and used them to decorated her outdoor tree.

Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter

Traveling nurses help staffing shortages

As coronavirus cases surge nationwide, hospitals across the country are getting help from North Carolina trained healthcare staff.

Traveling NC nurse helping staffing shortages across US

As coronavirus cases surge nationwide, hospitals across the country are getting help from North Carolina trained healthcare staff.

Keely Arthur, WRAL reporter

Texas teen creates COVID mentor program for children of frontline workers

A teen from Texas has come up with a new way to help those on the frontlines of COVID-19. A virtual tutor and a mentoring program is providing a bright light for children of frontline workers.

Hurricanes begin delivery of 1,000 meals to health care workers

The Carolina Hurricanes and Blue Cross NC began a plan Wednesday to deliver 1,000 meals to health care workers over a five-week span. Wednesday's delivery of 200 individually-packaged meals to UNC Health's WakeBrook behavorial health campus was highlighted by an appearance by Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour, who assisted with the delivery. (Andrew Cumbee, UNC Health video)

Durham Bulls partner with Blue Cross to honor healthcare workers

The Durham Bulls are partnering with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina on a program to recognize the effort and sacrifice made by healthcare workers throughout the Triangle during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.

Bittersweet: What it's like working with babies in the NICU at UNC REX

Dr. Marie Ambroise Thigpen has a thing for babies.

Deborah Strange, contributor

Communication breakthrough: Clear masks help hearing-impaired patients

The increased use of face masks due to COVID-19 has been especially hard on those who read lips and rely on facial gestures to communicate. Now health care providers are taking notice.

Krispy Kreme: New offer for healthcare workers every Monday

Healthcare workers can buy a dozen Krispy Kreme Original Glazed doughnuts for only $1 with the purchase of any full priced dozen every Monday through Sept. 7.

Raleigh Beer Garden, Mix 101.5 deliver meals to WakeMed workers

Thanks in part to your donations, Raleigh Beer Garden and Mix 101.5 delivered 141 meals to workers at WakeMed on Friday.

Colorado nurse singing to provide comfort to patients

In one of the most uncomfortable situations you can imagine, an ICU nurse in Colorado is bringing comforting sounds to patients.

Pandemic takes mental health toll on healthcare workers

The recent death by suicide of a New York ER doctor focused a national spotlight on the pandemic's mental health impact on those who care for COVID-19 patients. North Carolina healthcare workers are feeling overwhelmed, too.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL Reporter