The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Potential Health Impacts for All North Carolinians

by Allison Hackman | Jul 3, 2025 | General News, Uncategorized

With the recent passage of the “Big Beautiful Bill” in the U.S. Senate, the Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation (FHLI) expresses deep concern about the sweeping impacts the legislation could have on the health of North Carolina’s communities. The bill...

Budget From the North Carolina General Assembly Signals an End to HOP

by Allison Hackman | Jun 3, 2025 | General News, NCCARE360, Uncategorized

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                        June 3, 2025...

Creativity for Self-Care 

by Allison Hackman | May 19, 2025 | Center of Excellence for Integrated Care, General News

Creativity is a great way to practice self-care. But how exactly does creativity support mental health and well-being, and how do you incorporate it into your life?  Girija Kaimal, EdD, ATR-BC, a Drexel University professor and leading art therapy researcher,...

Community-Driven Solutions for Whole-Family Health in North Carolina 

by Allison Hackman | May 7, 2025 | General News, Maternal and Child Health

Centering Lived Experiences to Advance Maternal and Child Health Equity  For the past two years, we have proudly housed the Maternal and Child Health Equity Action Network (MCHEAN). Centering community voices throughout the process, the MCHEAN co-created action...

Crisis to Connection: 6 Months After Hurricane Helene in WNC 

by Allison Hackman | Apr 21, 2025 | General News, North Carolina Rural Health Association

More than six months after Hurricane Helene brought heavy flooding and devastation to Western North Carolina (WNC), local communities continue to move forward with determination as they navigate long-term recovery.  WNC is known for its tight-knit, resilient...