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“Vaccine passports” are the latest in a long line of unusual terms we’ve all become familiar with over the past year.

ROCKINGHAM — For Richmond County residents who plan to get the COVID-19 vaccine but don’t want to wait a month between doses, the Health Department is offering an alternative.

ROCKINGHAM — People across Richmond County and the nation dressed up in blue Friday for World Autism Day.

PEMBROKE — After earning a biology degree at UNCP in 2016, Linda Council decided to place her medical school plans on hold. To prepare for a career as a doctor, she has spent the last four years gaining real-world experience as a first responder.  

PINEHURST — Integrated Pain Solutions welcomes Dr. Todd M. Reiter, as its new medical director. Reiter joins IPS with over 15 years’ experience in medicine.   

RALEIGH — Our office has received reports about scam phone calls and letters that may be going to health care professionals with various medical licenses.

ROCKINGHAM — Students can now sit a little closer together in class, according to federal health officials.

PEMBROKE — In a continued effort to increase the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine, UNC Pembroke’s Mobile Vaccine Clinic will be traveling this week to sites in Red Springs and Fairmont. 

ROCKINGHAM — FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital – Richmond and the Richmond County Health Department are continuing to register members of the public for COVID-19 vaccination through Operation FirstShot. 

PINEHURST — Justyna Iskrzycki, R.N., has been recognized as a DAISY Award winner by FirstHealth of the Carolinas. Iskrzycki, who works in a group of nurses who serve in multiple departments, was nominated by a patient who beat COVID-19 in December 2020.