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Growing populations and the closure of rural health care facilities means more and more people are seeking medical care in the Triangle.

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RALEIGH (WTVD) -- The official UNC REX Healthcare badge clipped to Judy Schneiders scrubs reads, "Serving since 2021." Thats because the 65-year-old registered nurse who worked at UNC REX for 29 years had to turn in her old one when she retired in April, 2019. "Retirement is fabulous," Schneider said, smiling under her face mask as she sits at Table 5, waiting for her next patient to immunize with the COVID-19 vaccine. “When the vaccine became available, I’m like oh I can do that!” Judy S...

Some health care leaders are also frustrated. UNC Rex Hospital Chief Medical Officer Dr. Linda Butler explained that theres a logistical labyrinth of regulations. "Its like flying the plane and trying to put the parts on as youre going along," Butler said. Butler walked ABC11 through the hurdles of getting the COVID-19 vaccine, and its a process she said she wishes was far less complex. "Oh heavens yes, we would love to be able to streamline it," Butler said. "I do understand the need to priori...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- UNC REX Hospital carried on its Christmas tradition of giving out teddy bears for Christmas on Thursday. More than 450 bears were given out to hospital patients as a bright spot for having to spend Christmas in the hospital. Most years, volunteers help deliver the bears, but COVID-19 put a pause on that. The tradition has gone on for more than 20 years and on Thursday, carried on through nurses and hospital staff. Patient Wynona Buchanan and UNC REX employee Shameca McKi...