by Allison Hackman | Feb 4, 2025 | General News, North Carolina Rural Health Association
During Black History Month and throughout the year, we honor the leaders, advocates, and everyday heroes whose contributions shape our society. The 2025 theme is “African Americans and Labor.” All kinds of work impact health, from physical well-being to income and...
by Allison Hackman | Oct 9, 2024 | General News, Jim and Sue Bernstein Health Center Scholarships, Jim Bernstein Community Health Leadership Fellows
Each year, as we gather for the annual Bernstein Event, we are reminded of the massive contributions of our state’s individuals and communities to improving health care. This year, we are reminded of that more than ever. When Hurricane Helene devastated...
by Allison Hackman | Aug 29, 2024 | General News, Jim and Sue Bernstein Health Center Scholarships, North Carolina Rural Health Association
“Change happens at the speed of trust, and trust happens at the speed of human relationships.” — Dr. Skip Cummings, East Carolina University, paraphrasing a Reverend Jen Bailey quote The first two blog posts in this series covered Jim Bernstein’s background, work with...
by Allison Hackman | Jul 31, 2024 | General News, Jim Bernstein Community Health Leadership Fellows
“I was giving a talk at the University of South Carolina Family Practice Symposium on my work. A family physician in the audience stood up and said the countryside is littered with the bodies of family physicians who thought they could make a difference. Why did you?...
by Allison Hackman | Mar 29, 2024 | General News, Jim and Sue Bernstein Health Center Scholarships, Jim Bernstein Community Health Leadership Fellows, North Carolina Rural Health Association
“Don’t tell the community what they need.” health pioneer. Over his 35-year career, he championed community-driven care for low- and moderate-income, isolated, and underserved populations. As the founder of the first state office of rural health in the United...
