North Carolina Medical Board

11/18/2025

The next Board Meeting is coming up November 19-21, 2025. Click link to see the agenda. https://www.ncmedboard.org/about-the-board/board-meetings

11/14/2025

A new poll from KFF found that 1 in 8 adults say they are currently taking a GLP-1 drug for weight loss, or another condition.

About one in eight adults (12%) say that they are currently taking a GLP-1 drug such as Ozempic or Wegovy either to lose weight or treat a chronic condition, an increase from 18 months ago, though the high costs of the medications remain a concern, a new KFF Health Tracking Poll finds.

11/11/2025

Today we honor all those who have served. Thank you for protecting our country, for your bravery, and for all that you've done to make this country safe.

11/10/2025

In our latest issue of the Forum, Dr. Dev Sangvai, reflects on the value of serving as a Board Member and NCMB’s accomplishments over the last year. Also, find information about licensing and workforce provisions in HB67, including North Carolina’s imminent membership in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. https://www.ncmedboard.org/resources-information/professional-resources/publications/forum-newsletter/sept-oct-2025-forum-newsletter

11/08/2025

is the world's fastest growing chronic disease. In the US, about 97.6 million adults age 18-64 and 27.2 million adults age 65 or older have prediabetes, and many people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are unaware of their condition. With American Diabetes Month underway, check out some of these ways to prevent . Learn more:

Many Americans are at risk for type 2 diabetes. Healthy eating, regular exercise, and weight control may help prevent or delay getting diabetes.

11/07/2025

NCMB’s office will be closed Tuesday in honor of . We will reopen on Wednesday, November 12th.

11/06/2025

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. For more information about hospice, palliative care and advance care planning, visit the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.

CaringInfo is a National Alliance for Care at Home resource to help patients and caregivers understand topics like advance directives, end-of-life care, and related issues.

11/03/2025

November is National Healthy Skin Month. The American Academy of Dermatology has a library with articles and videos on common skin conditions.

Want to know what dermatologists tell their patients about managing conditions that affect the skin, hair, or nails? You’ll find their expertise and insight here.

11/02/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and a great time to educate yourself about the disease, take action for and raise awareness of lung cancer.

You can lower your lung cancer risk in several ways.

10/31/2025

Public Board actions are available on the Board's website. https://bit.ly/3HmpEOn

10/23/2025

Do we need 10,000 steps a day to see cardiovascular benefits? A new study finds fewer steps may be sufficient.

Is walking 4,000 steps once or twice a week enough to reduce heart disease risk? A new study found that those who took at least 4,000 steps lowered their cardiovascular disease risk by 27%.

10/22/2025

On the latest episode of MedBoard Matters, we delve into the crucial topic of health literacy and its impact on patients. Board Member Sharona Johnson, PhD, FNP-BC, NE-C, FAANP, graciously shared her extensive expertise, shedding light on how a lack of health literacy profoundly influences virtually all patients.

Have you ever listened intently at a medical appointment just to leave with only a vague idea of what is going on with your health, let alone what you should do about it? In fact, studies suggest that as many as 9 out of 10 patients have trouble u...