Ghost-Written Q&A | The COVID-19 vaccine has arrived. It’s an important tool that will help us protect our communities and end the COVID-19 pandemic. More and more people are being vaccinated each day. As people consider rolling up their sleeves to get the vaccine, many have questions about its safety, efficacy and development. Get answers to 5 common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine from Cone Health’s Infection Prevention Medical Director Cynthia Snider, MD, MPH, below.

Ghost-Written Article | COVID-19 has been in our lives for more than half of a year. We’ve learned about the importance of social distancing, cleaning our hands often and wearing masks. After many months of COVID-19 updates, these basic safety measures start to seem like old news, and many of us are experiencing “pandemic fatigue” – feeling overwhelmed, tired or frustrated about everything related to coronavirus.

Ghost-Written Article | Humans are social beings. We want to go outside, meet with our friends and enjoy the company of others. On top of that, warm and sunny weather is inviting us to venture outdoors for our favorite summer activities. But as our community faces the COVID-19 pandemic and North Carolina moves through the phases of reopening, how do we stay safe?

Ghost-Written Article | There are many things we can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus): washing our hands, coughing into our elbows, avoiding touching our faces, staying home if we’re feeling sick and social distancing. But what is social distancing? These frequently asked questions explain how to practice social distancing in order to protect yourself, your loved ones and your community.

Ghost-Written Article | The kids are back in class! This school year, children will be using many visual skills to read, write and learn in the classroom. Eyecare is important for making sure kids’ eyes stay sharp – when kids experience vision problems, they may have added stress and difficulty while learning in the classroom.

Ghost-Written Article | Post, like, share, comment – social media platforms never run out of new posts for you to interact with. But how does constantly scrolling through a never-ending feed of posts impact your health?

Ghost-Written Article | From self-exams to mammograms, all forms of breast cancer screening are important to practice. The earlier breast cancer is found, the higher the chance that treatment will be successful – and mammograms are one of the best tools for detecting breast cancer early.

Ghost-Written Article | When it comes to your health, hydration is key. Drinking six to eight glasses of water each day is a common hydration recommendation, but the average adult actually needs even more water to be fully hydrated! Having the right amount of water is extremely important for your body.

Ghost-Written Article | Kids need a great support system while they are keeping their minds sharp in school. That support comes from their families, their teachers – and from their immune systems!

Ghost-Written Article | Name calling, rumor spreading, teasing, or gossiping – no matter what form it takes, bullying hurts. Roughly 70% of school-aged kids report that they have witnessed bullying in schools, but only about 20 to 30% of children who are bullied tell their parents or another trusted adult about it. It’s important for kids to reach out for help. You can help them feel safe speaking up by starting a conversation about bullying.

This individual profile was written for the English course Writing for the Workplace and Public Audiences. Our assignment was to interview a professional in a career field related to our own and compose a feature article suitable for publication.

This analytical essay is the final product of a semester-long project for the English course Contemporary Rhetoric. Our assignment was to select an argumentative work and analyze it using rhetorical tools while considering its social context to gain a deeper understanding of the work's intended message.