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From Boot Camp to Bioreactors: Julie & Bill Christiansen on MS, Biogen at RTP, and South Durham Updates

Former Marines Julie and Bill Christiansen share their multiple sclerosis journey and life at Biogen’s RTP site - 30 years strong - plus: SoDu Shopping Basket, Kinya Ramen opening next week, the Family Resource Guide, and our pledge to support the Hope Valley Elementary PTA through Dec. 31.

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Southpoint Event Aims to Raise Awareness About Breast Cancer

Join The Streets at Southpoint on Oct. 19 for breast cancer education, mammogram scheduling assistance, and retailer-donated giveaways - all to benefit North Carolina’s Pretty in Pink Foundation.

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[SoDu Alert] Duke Health and Aetna Reach New Agreement, Avoid Coverage Disruption

Duke Health and Aetna reached a deal Oct. 3, keeping South Durham patients in-network and avoiding disruptions to Medicare and commercial coverage.

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[SoDu Alert] Governor Addresses Vaccine Access and Storm Recovery

Each announcement includes developments that are directly relevant to residents of South Durham, particularly around vaccine access, storm aid, and local transportation priorities.

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[SoDu How-To] Protect Yourself from West Nile Virus This Summer

With warm, wet weather and peak mosquito season in full swing, here’s what you need to know – and do – to protect your family, neighbors, and pets.

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Duke, UNC Teaming for Children's Hospital

NC Children's is expected to be a 100-acre, 500-bed hospital with an outpatient care center and a behavioral health center.

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[SoDu Alert] N.C. Governor Issues Executive Order Protecting Reproductive Rights

The order directs cabinet agencies to protect medical privacy, ensure access to accurate pregnancy information, and shield healthcare providers offering lawful reproductive care from penalties under anti-abortion laws.

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Cancer Death Rates Decline, But Cases Rise Among Women, ACS Warns

Notably, lung cancer rates among women younger than 65 have exceeded those in men, and other cancers such as breast, uterine, and oral cavity are also on the rise in women.

Food Safety

[SoDu Alert] FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3

The FDA’s decision follows a 2022 petition that cited studies showing cancer in male rats exposed to high levels of FD&C Red No. 3 due to a rat-specific hormonal mechanism.

Fitness

Building Momentum: A Month-by-Month Fitness Plan for 2025

Kick off 2025 with "Building Momentum," a month-by-month fitness plan designed to help South Durham residents stay active, healthy, and motivated all year long. Each month focuses on a unique theme, from building strength and endurance to enhancing flexibility and mental wellness.

Community

South Durham Food Hub Seeks Leaders

The Parktown Food Hub, opened in 2019 using a building at Parkwood United Methodist Church, aims to provide nourishment through food and friendship to those in need. And now the South Durham-based non-profit organization – focused on battling food insecurity and food waste – wants to hire leaders to help carry it

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New Campaign Seeks to Help Black Breast Cancer Patients

TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance (TOUCHBBCA) and Unite for HER have launched Care for HER, a campaign aimed at addressing health disparities among Black breast cancer patients through integrative care and culturally tailored nurse navigation services—all at no personal cost. Care for HER, which launched this October during