FHLI News
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...
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...
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...
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...
FHLI Operational Update
Dear Valued Stakeholders,We are writing to share an important organizational update. After careful consideration, our President and CEO, David...
WNC Helene Relief: County Resources
As part of the FHLI-wide response to Hurricane Helene, our NC Rural Health Association (NCRHA) program put together a county-by-county resource map....
Helene Relief, Fellowship Graduation, and Leadership Awards: The 2024 Bernstein Event
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...
The Legacy of James D. Bernstein: Part 3
“Change happens at the speed of trust, and trust happens at the speed of human relationships.” — Dr. Skip Cummings, East Carolina University,...
The Legacy of James D. Bernstein: Part 2
“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 Legacy of James D. Bernstein: Part 1
“Don’t tell the community what they need.” health pioneer. Over his 35-year career, he championed community-driven care for low- and...