Category: Health & Community Wellbeing
Health care deserts are expanding across rural parts of the U.S., but communities in NC have taken bold steps to bridge critical gaps. By developing grassroots solutions, they’re creating … Read more
About 10.9% of North Carolina’s population, including 17% of children, experienced food insecurity in 2021 (Feeding America 2022). All North Carolina counties are affected by food insecurity, with rates generally … Read more
https://youtu.be/OxctIoT2ZiU Mental health is a challenge for the criminal justice system. Watch this ncIMPACT town hall to learn more about solutions that are working to promote wellbeing for those … Read more
As people age, they often experience life changes that affect their mental health. Rates of anxiety, depression, and isolation among older adults especially increased during the pandemic. Learn how North … Read more
Veterans in North Carolina have a suicide rate 2.5 times higher than non-veterans. ncIMPACT explores the challenges and solutions impacting our service members with experts from our state government, … Read more