Good News Headlines 2/24/2025
Photo courtesy Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic
Michael Jordan Opens Another Health Clinic In Home State Of North Carolina–Four Clinics Now Serve The Uninsured
by Good News Network
After donating tens of millions of dollars, Michael Jordan is celebrating the opening of another vital community health hub—the fourth ‘Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic’ to open in North Carolina. The latest is the second clinic opened in Jordan’s hometown of Wilmington, and all are founded in collaboration with Novant Health. It officially welcomes patients on February 19, focusing on strengthening primary care for all patients—including individuals who are uninsured or underinsured. “It’s truly gratifying to know that in less than a year, our first Novant clinic in Wilmington has already made a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of individuals and families in my hometown,” said Mr. Jordan.
The Return Of The Buffalo Is Reviving Portions Of The Ecosystem
by , Native Sun News
The buffalo was brought to near extinction in the late 1800’s by the United States “scorched earth” policies. This is a military strategy to destroy everything in its path. In this case, westward expansion required the immediate removal of Native Americans, who needed to be forced to abandon their homelands and move to reservations. It was determined that the most efficient way would be to starve them out. The effort was led by General William Tecumseh Sherman and General Phillip Sheridan to burn down homes and destroy water and food sources, specifically the buffalo which were integral to tribal culture providing them with food, clothing, fuel, tools, shelter and spiritual value.
Researchers Defang Deadly Hospital Superbugs Using a Pinch of Turmeric
by Good News Network
A new study evaluated a low-cost yet effective way to combat bacterial resistance using curcumin–the natural yellow plant compound in turmeric. In 2017, a tragic death in a Nevada hospital was linked to a new strain of bacteria that had developed a resistance to 26 different antibiotics. Called ‘superbugs’, such antibiotic-resistant bacteria (including MRSA) remains a pressing public health threat. Now researchers at Texas A&M University have shown that curcumin, the compound that gives turmeric its characteristic bright yellow color, can be used to reduce this antibiotic resistance.
Verizon Erases $10-Million In Debt For NC Families
by Kerry Collins, Kc101
Last Friday, Verizon announced it had cleared $10-million in consumer debt for 65-hundred people in Western North Carolina. The donation was carried out in partnership with the nonprofit ForgiveCo and was meant to help families still struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The forgiven debts included medical, financial, and other essential expenses, providing much-needed relief to families and individuals affected by the storm. To make the moment even more special, Verizon enlisted former UNC basketball coach Roy Williams to personally share the news with some of the beneficiaries.
His Genes Forecast Alzheimer’s. His Brain Had Other Plans.
by Jon Hamilton, NPR
People who inherit one very rare gene mutation are virtually guaranteed to develop Alzheimer’s before they turn 50. Except for Doug Whitney. “I’m 75 years old, and I think I’m functioning fairly well,” says Whitney, who lives near Seattle. “I’m still not showing any of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s.” Now a team of scientists is trying to understand how Whitney’s brain has defied his genetic destiny. “If we are able to learn what is causing the protection here, then we could translate that to therapeutic approaches and apply that to the more common forms of the disease,” says Dr. Jorge Llibre-Guerra, an assistant professor of neurology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
