RALEIGH (May 25, 2023) – There’s a big idea afoot in the NC Senate’s version of the state budget that would create an integrated network of UNC and ECU physicians, rural health clinics across the state and a half-billion-dollar new UNC Children’s Hospital. In conjunction with the expansion of Medicaid to bring federal dollars to… READ MORE
Leatherwood: Community colleges prepare health care workforce
By Dr. Laura B. LeatherwoodPresident, Blue Ridge Community College FLAT ROCK (November 23, 2022) – Educational institutions serve as a vital pipeline that feed much-needed talent into our health care system. That system is made up of a vital and complex network of individuals who safeguard the overall health and wellness of a community. For… READ MORE
Your health shouldn’t depend on your ZIP code
RALEIGH (Feb. 11, 2019) – If there’s one thing North Carolina can do to stabilize rural communities, speakers at the Institute for Emerging Issues’ ReCONNECT Rural & Urban forum agreed, it’s to expand access to health insurance. Dana Weston, the President and CEO of UNC Rockingham Health, noted that rural hospitals are frequently their community’s… READ MORE