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A look inside a COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury, North Carolina, as doctors and nurses manage another hectic workday.

Physicians worry flu patients could overwhelm our nation's healthcare system as they continue to care for COVID patients. Everything you need to know about flu shots and this year's flu season from Dr. Charles Bregier, Novant Health medical director of corporate health.

The effort to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19 has shifted to Novant Health primary adult and pediatric care clinics. John Howard, senior vice president and chief operating officer at Novant Health Physician Network, explains why and how to schedule your vaccine.

Stroke patient Margie "Kay" Pope explains how a funny feeling one night prompted a 30 minute drive to the nearest Novant Health emergency room. Listen how she describes her experience and how a cutting-edge software (Viz.ai) provided quick access to care when she needed it most.

The vast majority of people with the COVID-19 virus develop mild to moderate symptoms. Novant Health's Dr. Karan Shukla offers steps to help you recover at home.

If something terrible happens and you’re unable to make your own medical decisions, who do you want to make them for you? And what kind of care do you want at the end of your life? In this episode, Novant Health neurohospitalist Dr. Colin McDonald talks with Melody Myers to answer those questions and more about the Choices and Champions program.

Novant Health's Dr. James Culver discusses how you can get creative and shape your plan around working out at home during COVID-19 restrictions.

Dr. David Priest, Novant Health senior vice president and chief safety and quality officer, explains why it’s natural for folks to compare the COVID-19 vaccines to each other, but also why that shouldn’t be the focus. Hear more from Priest, along with ending remarks from Dr. Jerome Williams Jr., Novant Health senior vice president of consumer engagement.

Avoiding knee pain will help you maintain an active, mobile life. Novant Health's Dr. Zachary Sandbulte offers advice on steps you can take to keep your knees healthy and pain-free.

Novant Health's Dr. Christopher Felton discusses some common injuries runners face, and what they can do to remain healthy.