Emilie Poplett
Fear of COVID-19 vaccines is real. Should it be?
For many people, fear is still the number one roadblock to getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Here are some of the top fears related to vaccines and a few ideas...
Quick tips to protect yourself from the sun and late summer heat
Many of us are spending more time outside than ever, but the North Carolina heat is no joke. Make sure you know how to protect your skin from the...
Helping young families and children out of homelessness
Our partner organization, Families Moving Forward, helps young families experiencing homelessness find their way home. ..
PTSD doesn’t just happen to soldiers. And with COVID-19, it’s surging.
Post-traumatic stress disorder is on the rise among COVID patients and health care workers. But it can happen to anyone who experiences a trauma. Know the signs and get...
One of the first teens to get the COVID-19 vaccine shares his story
Chris got his COVID-19 vaccine at age 15, even before it was available to adults. He was part of the phase III Pfizer trial to help determine how effective...
A cancer screening during COVID-19 may have saved our member’s life
Our member, Laura, was diagnosed with breast cancer during the covid-19 pandemic thanks to a routine screening. Now she's celebrating her completion of chemotherapy and looking forward to regaining...
2 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Coronavirus
How childhood trauma affects adult health (and what you can do about it)
People who had difficult childhoods are at higher risk for many health complications later in life, including cancer and major depression. Thankfully, there are several ways to fight back...
5 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Health Conditions, Mental Health
3 tips for coping with chronic illness
If you struggle with a medical condition, here are three tips to help you manage your illness and maintain your quality of life...
4 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Health Conditions
“Life feels like the movie Groundhog Day.”
Dr. John Scheitler, a primary care doctor in Gastonia, North Carolina, shares what it feels like to continue treating patients during the pandemic and how his clinic has stayed...
2 min read | Coronavirus, Community Health
Spending the holidays alone? Three tips to take care of your mental health
Spending the holidays alone because of COVID-19? Here are three tips to support your mental health while keeping your loved ones safe...
4 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Coronavirus
