They’re medics, social workers, neighbors and 911. Meet the health care workers who do it all.

 

They’re medics, social workers, neighbors and 911

The Lifelines in the Hills: How Rural Health Care Workers in North Carolina Are Redefining Medicine and Humanity

In the steep mountains and winding valleys of rural North Carolina, health care isn’t just a profession — it’s a calling.

While most Americans take quick access to medical care for granted, in places like Yancey County, everyday health services depend not on hospitals or specialists, but on a handful of community paramedics who work without fanfare yet save lives daily.

These are the medics, the social workers, the neighbors, the 911 responders who have become the backbone of rural

Blood Pressure Medication Recall 2025: Over 580,000 Bottles Pulled Over Cancer Risk

 Blood Pressure Medication Recalled Nationwide Over Cancerous Chemical

A major recall has been issued affecting more than half a million bottles of a commonly prescribed blood pressure drug, after tests found dangerous levels of a cancer‑causing chemical. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies the recall as “Class II,” meaning the risk is moderate — not negligible, but unlikely to cause immediate serious harm. FOX 2 Detroit

Blood Pressure Medication Recall 2025

This recall raises important questions for patients: Which drug is affected? What chemical was found? What should you do if you take it? Below, we break down everything you need to know.

What Drug Is Recalled — And WhyThe Drug: Prazosin Hydrochloride Capsules

The drug at the center of the recall is prazosin hydrochloride. This medication is often prescribed for high blood pressure (hypertension), but it’s also used in some cases to help with PTSD‑related nightmares or sleep disturbances. The way prazosin works is by relaxing blood vessels, which allows blood to flow more easily and lowers pressure. FOX 2 Detroit.