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Children’s Health Defense filed an amicus brief urging the North Carolina Supreme Court to overturn the dismissal of a case involving Tanner Smith, a 14-year-old who was given the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine against his will and without his parents’ consent.

Ever wonder how the medical industry influences health freedom in NC? In working to overturn NC's dangerous child consent law, one of the worst in the country, we have had a glimpse into how the sausage is made. Learn what we're up against and how you can help.

A new school year is upon us. Each new year brings more concerns about government overreach and a reminder for parents to be vigilant in protecting their children. We provide you with warnings on what is happening in the schools and tips on what you can do to ensure your children remain safe.

Lawyers have warned leaders of HEALNC that North Carolina has one of the most dangerous minor consent laws in the country. The danger is real -- we have recently learned of a tragic incident that might have been avoided had the teen's parents been aware that he had been receiving medical treatment.

Medical freedom made the front page of the Asheville Tribune! They reported on NC's shocking law that denies parents the ability to consent to controversial medical treatments. The sales rate for this issue was extremely high, and clicks on their website have also been high.

HEALNC is working with Stand For Health Freedom to expand our health freedom voter guide for November's Election. You can ask your local candidates to complete Stand For Health Freedom's candidate survey. Here's an easy way to do it.

The HEALNC Newsletter celebrates its 1-year anniversary this month! We have reported breaking NC health freedom news not always available elsewhere. Check out some of our top stories this year.

We invite you to listen to our interview with NC medical freedom heroes, Dr. Wiggy Saunders and his wife Emily. Learn about what differentiates integrative medicine, Dr. Wiggy's new pediatric offerings, and the creation of North Carolina Physicians for Freedom.

Concerned about the WHO Pandemic Treaty? HEALNC is part of an NC-based health coalition that is meeting with NC legislators in an effort to inform them of health freedom issues. The most recent meeting was focused on the WHO Pandemic Treaty and the shortcomings of the Parents' Bill of Rights.

From representing former NY Times columnist Alex Berenson in his free speech cases against Twitter and Biden to representing members of the NC Symphony who were fired for refusing the COVID vaccine, Raleigh-based Envisage Law has become a leading voice for freedom in North Carolina and nationally.

NC requires home birth midwives to be Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM), registered nurses with graduate level training. Demand for home birth has outpaced the supply of CNM's. There is a movement percolating to legalize specifically and highly trained Certified Professional Midwives in our state.

NC Medical Freedom Groups and NC Lawmakers are working together to create legislation that re-asserts the sovereignty of our state and restricts the power of the WHO. What is the process to pass legislation and how can you help?

Learn more about who won key races in the March primaries. Help us find health freedom candidates in your local area so we can promote them in the general election in November.

In the early 1980s, drug companies were under the crushing weight of litigation with one product line, vaccines. There were only a handful recommended for children at that time. But all that was about to change.

Medical Freedom advocates in NC came together recently to express our opposition to the mask and social distancing rule being considered by the Department of Labor. Thanks to your efforts, DOL Commissioner Josh Dobson had ample ammunition to reject the proposal.

Did you know your minor child can be legally administered vaccines, birth control pills, puberty blockers, or antidepressants, and you may never find out? NC health laws dating back to the 70s in conjunction with HIPAA eliminate your knowledge and decision making regarding your child's health care.

After 80 years of debate about the safety of fluoride in our drinking water, the NC Public Health Commission is finally reviewing the science.

Medical freedom trailblazer, Dr. Cammy Benton, risked her career to follow her conscience and is currently being investigated by the medical board for dubious reasons. Dr. Benton joins us for a wide ranging conversation about her life, her career, and the serendipitous moments that paved her path.

NC’s Department of Labor is poised to mandate masking, social distancing, and contact tracing on NC workers. Public hearings are being held this Tuesday, January 23, where you can make your voice heard. Learn about this and other actions you can take to stop this dangerous government overreach.

“The coming years will bear greater witness to the corporate sponsored creation of disease.” Ray Moynihan, David Henry