Shoresides

Author: Rend Smith

A local solutions journalism podcast by and for BIPOC communities in coastal North Carolina. Through news stories, interviews, updates, and special programs we keep you engaged with local news from across the region.Shoresides News is a nonprofit newsroom covering the stories that matter most to coastal North Carolina. Got a question or a tip? Reach out to our team at info@shoresides.org. Shoresides News is made possible through community support. To help sustain this vital local reporting, visit https://givebutter.com/shoresides 
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Dr. Mayra Galeano on Viewing Wilmington's Life Expectancy Gap Up Close
Tuesday, 17 March, 2026

Send a textData showing that the community surrounding Portia Mills Hines Park has the lowest life expectancy in Wilmington is stark. But what does that reality look like up close—and what’s being done about it?In this episode, Shoresides speaks with Dr. Mayra Galeano, the chief medical officer at a clinic close to the problem. She tells us what it's like to provide care in the community. The clinic is open to everyone, serving Black and Latino residents among others—and patients don’t need insurance. Learn more• MedNorth Health Center: https://mednorth.orgLearn more about the Coastal Journalism Hub: http://www.coastaljournalism.org/Support the showwww.shoresides.org