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The Collaborative Effect: Transforming Oral Health in North Carolina
In 2022, FHLI’s program, the North Carolina Oral Health Collaborative (NCOHC) launched the Community Oral Health Transformation (COrHT) Initiative to advance value-based, prevention-focused oral health care. Supported by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North...
Historic Federal Funding Cuts: Rural Health Access & the Public Health Infrastructure
H.R.1 – 119th Congress (2025–2026), also known as the “Big Beautiful Bill,” was signed into law on July 4, 2025. While the full state-level impacts are not yet clear, what we do know is that the legislation includes historic health care cuts, with significant changes...
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Potential Health Impacts for All North Carolinians
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...
RELEASE: Budget From the North Carolina General Assembly Signals an End to HOP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 3, 2025...
Creativity for Self-Care
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
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
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...
Legislative Breakfast 2025: A Morning of Statewide Health Advocacy
On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, FHLI programs, the North Carolina Rural Health Association (NCRHA), the North Carolina Oral Health Collaborative (NCOHC), and the Center of Excellence for Integrative Care (COE) co-hosted our annual Legislative Breakfast. Health...
Black History Month 2025 Spotlight: Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II
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...