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Mental Health Town Hall – Older Adults

September 15, 2023

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 Carolina organizations are bringing resources to build connection and resilience … Read more

Mental Health Town Hall – Veterans

September 8, 2023

  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, the business sector, and the nonprofit community. Watch this episode … Read more

Mental Health Town Hall – Youth and Young Adults

September 1, 2023

The percentage of young people experiencing mental health disorders has risen drastically in recent years. ncIMPACT explores the challenges and solutions impacting the next generation with experts from K-12 education, higher education, and the non-profit community. Watch this episode for … Read more

The Lack of Rural Healthcare Options Blog

June 29, 2023

According to the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Service Research, North Carolina’s rural communities have faced 152 rural hospital closures and conversions since 2005. The loss of access to healthcare is particularly harmful to those in rural communities who already face health disparities. It makes them more vulnerable to untreated health issues like strokes and heart attacks.

Increasing Food Access Blog

June 29, 2023

Local leaders are working collaboratively to create a sustainable food system that benefits both the growers’ economics and consumers’ health. The partnerships around food access in local communities are creating templates for other communities to improve their food supply systems, enhance health outcomes, and boost their local economy.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Blog

May 8, 2023

Alzheimer’s programs, or those more generally for dementia across the state, are not just involved with improving the quality-of-care patients receive in the hospital. They also want to ensure a high quality of life for adults outside of healthcare situations as they go about their daily lives.