Our Recent Writings
Budget From the North Carolina General Assembly Signals an End to the Healthy Opportunities Pilots
Preliminary data indicate that the pilots improve health outcomes and save the state money. RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – The Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation (FHLI) expresses concern about the decision to discontinue funding for the Healthy Opportunities...
Communities Uniting Communities: Fostering Collaboration through Community-Led Convenings
Community Voices panel at the NCCARE360 Regional Impact Summit in Buncombe County. Panelists pictured from left to right: Vaughn Crawford- Unite Us, Charlene Rumfelt – WNCCHS, Amanda Irvin – BCHHS Public Health, and Ayana Simon – FHLI/NCCARE360 Community-led...
North Carolina Medicaid Expansion Beginning December 1, 2023
Beginning December 1, 2023, more North Carolinians will be able to get health coverage through NC Medicaid. This will be a game changer for the more than 600,000 people who will be able to access health care and is the most significant investment in the health of...
NCCARE360 Kicks September off with a K-12 School District Pilot Project
It’s September and we’re bidding farewell to these hot and humid North Carolina summer days. Autumn is just around the corner and the school year is back in full swing with fresh starts, new goals, and the pursuit of knowledge. NCCARE360 K-12 School System/District...
Champion Highlight: Richard Johnson, Person County Health Department
Richard Johnson, MS, CHES®, TTS, is a busy man. As a public health educator for Person County Health Department (PCHD), he is involved in several projects designed to help his community lead healthier, happier lives. He gives presentations on respiratory care, speaks...
Streamlining the Housing Referral Process
This April, we’re commemorating the passing of the Fair Housing Act and honoring National Fair Housing Month by raising awareness of the importance of equal access to housing and by recognizing the progress that has been made in the fight against housing...
March is National Social Work Month
March is National Social Work Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the important role social workers play in supporting individuals, families, and communities. Social workers are professionals who are trained to help people overcome challenges and improve their...
Our Spotlight on Natreace Buie, Referral Manager for The Arc of North Carolina
This Black History Month, we are honoring our Black community leaders and spotlighting Natreace Buie, NCCARE360 Referral Manager for The Arc of North Carolina. Natreace is passionate about helping people in her community and she talked to us about how she is able to...
NCCARE360 Reaches New Milestone with More Than 100,000 People Referred
NCCARE360 is the first statewide social needs referral platform in the country coordinating referrals for more than 100,000 North Carolinians to needed services since its creation in 2019 Cary, North Carolina – NCCARE360, the first statewide coordinated care network...
Happy Veterans Day from NCCARE360
This Veterans Day, NCCARE360 is highlighting one of our respected network partners working with veterans and their families: Veterans Bridge Home. Each year, Veterans Day offers an opportunity for Americans to honor all military service members who have served our...