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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced that an average of nine North Carolinians died each day from a drug overdose in 2020, a 40% increase from the previous year. "A single life lost to an overdose is a life we should have saved. Stress, loss of housing and loss of employment for those in recovery caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a backslide in our fight against substance use disorders," said NCDHHS Secretary Kody H. Kinsley. "Improving behavioral health and resilience is a top priority for NCDHHS, and we will rally our community partners and our team to meet these new challenges as we focus on saving lives, prevention and the lasting supports needed for long-term recovery, including increasing the number of people with health insurance." This stark increase during 2020 aligns with the increases experienced nationwide with the nation exceeding 100,000 deaths. In North Carolina, the number of drug overdose deaths — from illicit substances and/or medications — increased by nearly 1,000 deaths, from 2,352 in 2019 to 3,304 in 2020. There were also nearly 15,000 emergency department visits related to drug overdoses in 2020. Provisional surveillance data suggest these increases continued…

Research suggests sales likely to revert back to normal levels, but some buyers will be hooked Most people would say the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t been a great couple of years. But for the green industry, like plant nurseries and greenhouses, it’s been a boon. But will the uptick in gardening last once the last coronavirus restrictions are lifted? Probably not to the same extreme levels, according to new research from the University of Georgia. But for some, the introduction to gardening may have been just what they needed to dive into a new hobby. Of its more than 4,200 participants, the study found about one out of every three people began gardening in 2020 because they were home more. Many also put in new grass lawns and did outdoor renovations, such as installing new plant beds and other landscaping. Gardening not only gave people something to do, but it also gave them a little bit more happiness.” —Benjamin Campbell, College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences “You had low interest rates, so you had a lot of people refinancing, which gave them money to invest in their homes,” said Benjamin Campbell, lead author of the study and an associate professor in…

by: Laura Morrison, Nexstar Media Wire Posted: Mar 21, 2022 / 06:14 AM EDT Updated: Mar 21, 2022 / 06:14 AM EDT by: Laura Morrison, Nexstar Media Wire Posted: Mar 21, 2022 / 06:14 AM EDT Updated: Mar 21, 2022 / 06:14 AM EDT CINCINNATI (WJW) — A certain type of body moisturizer is being voluntarily recalled after a possible bacteria contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. Kao USA Inc. of Cincinnati is asking customers to check their bottles of Jergens Ultra Healing Moisturizer. Those with 3 oz. and 10 oz. sizes could qualify as part of the recall. The company said that bottles manufactured between Oct. 1, 2021, and Oct. 18, 2021, have the potential to contain a bacterium known as Pluralibacter gergoviae, which can pose a risk for infection in those with weakened immune systems. “We are working with our partners on improved cleaning and sanitization practices so that similar issues can be prevented in the future,” the company said in a statement. The products are also being pulled from shelves and warehouses, the company said. Those who have questions or who are interested in a refund can call 1-800-742-8798. Find out more about the…

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Kerri Finn has earned the award of classified employee of the year for Pioneer Academy and will be one of a number of finalists for the district employee of the year award.As a tireless representative of the classified members of the district, Finn has demonstrated her dedication and passion of working with students at the Pioneer Academy in the health office as the school’s EMT, all the while being shared among other schools throughout the district. This last year has been particularly challenging for her and other medical personnel having to navigate all the COVID issues along with performing the duties for the “normal” daily issues at a school.Finn has shown great professionalism, skill and care when working with her students to help manage the daily aches, pains, coughs and sniffles. Recognized by her peers and acknowledged by her students, Finn is said to put her heart and soul into her work and add a bit of her wit and humor, you have a sure remedy for anyone she helps.When Finn isn’t helping students feel better, she can often be found enjoying the outdoors around the greater Tahoe area. Finn says she enjoys taking in the views and hiking along…

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State Sen. Derek Slap of West Hartford, who chairs the Higher Education & Employment Advancement Committee, said through the public hearing process, he ‘learned a lot about the unintended consequences.’ By Hugh McQuaid, CTNewsJunkie.com  A legislative panel on higher education scaled back a bill Thursday that would have prevented colleges and universities in Connecticut from withholding the transcripts of students who owe them money. The bill seeks to address a tactic commonly used by colleges and universities to collect unpaid debts: requiring students to pay up before the school will issue them a transcript for a job or educational application or for their own records. The original proposal would have prohibited such a refusal. Click here to read the rest of the article at CTNewsJunkie.com. Like what you see here? Click here to subscribe to We-Ha’s newsletter so you’ll always be in the know about what’s happening in West Hartford! Click the blue button below to become a supporter of We-Ha.com and our efforts to continue producing quality journalism. About the author We-Ha We-Ha.com is the place to go for the latest information about West Hartford – a town that "has it all"! We-Ha.com is part of and proud of our community, and…

Southwestern College Trustees finalize maps for election districts throughout the college’s geographical region. The Southwestern College Governing Board this week selected the final maps that will separate the college’s election areas into five distinct districts. The Board also selected the sequence in which the new district seats will be elected. In a unanimous vote, the board selected Map B2 for the final election boundaries. Additionally the board unanimously approved trustee areas 1, 4 and 5 to be up for election in November, 2022. Trustee Areas 2 and 3 will be up for election in November, 2024. “This is a huge step for us,” Governing Board President Roberto Alcantar said at the Monday meeting. “Community College trustee seats are launching pads for folks to go into bigger political careers. Making the seats more accessible where candidates no longer have to do massive campaigns will hopefully diversify our board. I’m proud for having made this happen.” The final map selection was the result of work that began in August, 2021. Southwestern College students, employees and community members provided feedback all along the way through surveys and map preferences. Four maps were examined based upon results of the 2020 Census. Each map was…