Health Projects and Videos - ncIMPACT Initiative

Food Security in North Carolina

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

State of NC Health

North Carolina ranked as the 30th healthiest state in the nation in 2022. It ranked 38th in health behaviors, 30th in health outcomes, 22nd in socioeconomic factors, and 9th in … Read more

North Carolina’s Aging Population

North Carolina ranks in the top 10 states in the U.S. for the number of people 65 and older. Aging population issues include increasing healthcare costs, inadequate mental healthcare, social … Read more

Pandemic Recovery Focus Groups

North Carolina Pandemic Recovery Regional Focus-Group Report Community Leaders shared perspectives, contributing to the state’s continued recovery from COVID-19 Regional and Statewide insights from North Carolina Pandemic Recovery Focus-Groups are … Read more

The Secret Sauce to Improving Social Capital for Public Service Leaders

Effective social capital can be seen in everyday activities that build connections among people, from someone opening a door for a stranger to bringing a community together to solving a … Read more