WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Jan. 8 -- Novant Health issued the following news release: * * * - To help curb the spread of flu, Novant Health is asking the community for assistance * * * Out of concern for the health and well-being of our patients, Novant Health is asking the community to keep visitors age 12 and under out of all acute care facilities due to the widespread outbreak of the flu virus throughout the community. This restriction is effective Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 7 a.m. until f  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Jan. 7 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news: UNC Lineberger's Ethan Basch, MD, MSc, is setting out to make an impact on cancer care by using one of the best tools in his medical arsenal - cancer patients themselves. Basch, the Richard M. Goldberg Distinguished Professor in Medical Oncology and the director of the Cancer Outcomes Research Program, is highly engaged in patient-report  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Jan. 8 -- The Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center issued the following news release: Because the number of influenza cases has rapidly increased throughout the region, Wake Forest Baptist Health will implement temporary visitor restrictions starting at 7 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 8. To help control the spread of the virus and to protect the health of our patients, their loved ones and our medical staff, these restrictions will remain in effect until the numbe  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 9 -- Hirschler Fleischer, a law firm, issued the following news: Hirschler is pleased to announce the elevation of Richmond-based attorneys Alexandra (Allie) K. Casagrande and Jaime B. Wisegarver to partner, effective January 1, 2020. They join more than 50 partners across the firm's three offices in Richmond, Fredericksburg and Tysons. "Allie and Jaime have demonstrated excellence in their respective legal practices and in their commitment client service," said Courtn  more