FHLI News
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...
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...
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...
How to Find a Therapist
“A good therapist will meet you wherever you are in your journey and help you get closer to truly living your best life — however, you define that.”...
The Legacy of James D. Bernstein: Part 1
“Don’t tell the community what they need.” The Foundation for Health Leadership and Innovation’s (FHLI) founding director, James (Jim) D....