Officials from United Way of Forsyth County and The Winston-Salem Foundation have announced the third and final phase of grant funding from the COVID-19 Response Fund for Forsyth County. Donations will continue to be accepted to the fund through September 30.
Health and Wellness
- Busta’s Persons of the Week: Two friends share breast cancer journeys to become cancer free
- Blue Butterflies Gala Brunch supports retreat for women to recharge, renew, reconnect
- For Mina Yates, helping older adults is not a job, it’s her calling
- Giveaway addresses the need for proper-fitting attire for female student-athletes
- Walking is good for the H.E.A.R.R.T.
Thanks to the COVID-19 Response Fund for Forsyth County established by our community partners, ESR was able to create the Emergency Empowerment and Readiness Initiative to support local community members impacted by the novel coronavirus. The initiative began on Tuesday, July 21.
Novant Health opens new COVID-19 screening site in East Winston-Salem
During this global pandemic, everyone is looking for a way to combat COVID-19. A new product that just hit the market may be the answer we have all been praying for. InvisiShield is a cleaning product that can be used in several ways to fight the spread of this deadly virus.
Even as North Carolina begins to show signs of opening back up, these remain challenging times for many people in our state and around the country. Over the past two months, mental health experts say they have seen an increased number of people experiencing anxiety, negative thoughts and family conflicts.
COVID-19 crisis spawns another dangerous epidemic in NC: A spike in domestic violence
Busta’s Person of the Week: Dr. Hayley Figueroa: ‘If you’re always ready, you never have to get ready.’
Right at Home of Winston-Salem caregivers provide in-home care for those most vulnerable to COVID-19
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to ravage communities across the world, it is heartening to see people and businesses stepping up to offer their strength and resources to protect the most vulnerable among us.
Busta’s Person of the Week: Dr. Dana Carthron shares facts, dispels myths about COVID-19
With the stay-at-home order and the increasing spread of COVID-19, many healthcare professionals are encouraging their patients to connect with them via tele-med technology.