North Carolina Institute of Medicine

Don’t miss your chance to register for our annual meeting to hear keynote Robert Espinoza of National Skills Coalition share his insights from his experience in the fields of workforce, aging, and caregiving! https://lnkd.in/e5xxk4GH

In the Oral Health Transformation Task Force’s vision, oral health care providers work within a system of high-quality, cost-effective care that is seamlessly integrated, with a wholistic approach that fosters collaboration among health and social care teams. https://lnkd.in/dkbNfMPy #DentalHygieneMonth

“In mid-2004, I was using nearly 100 pain pills daily…I considered robbing the pharmacy. I was a doctor…How did I wind up here?” Thank you Stephen Loyd, MD for sharing your story in the North Carolina Medical Journal https://lnkd.in/dP-uqeeY

In the North Carolina Medical Journal Kelly Crosbie of the HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF outlines 3 goals of the Division of Mental Health:  Increase primary prevention and harm reduction engagement Increase public awareness of SUD and treatment options Increase access to evidence-based SUD treatment, including MOUD https://lnkd.in/dakhHJy3 ncdhhs

NCIOM President & CEO Michelle Ries, MPH is speaking today at the North Carolina Global Health Alliance's NC Global Health Conference on a panel about the relationship between health workforce development in our state and global health. https://lnkd.in/eQjYMgU4

“City and county leaders should consider local data sources when making decisions to ensure timely responses to emerging threats, as is exemplified by the rise of xylazine.” Read more in the North Carolina Medical Journal from Jeremy C. Kourvelas, MPH of University of Tennessee, Knoxville https://lnkd.in/e2tr_SJj

Take a peek at the draft agenda for our 2024 annual meeting, and register today:  https://lnkd.in/eGEc3dDV  You don’t want to miss this convening about policy solutions for long-term services and supports in NC! #NorthCarolina #healthpolicy #longtermservices #LTSS #longtermcare

Information from NC 211 and United Way of North Carolina: There are now 4 Disaster Recovery Centers open where survivors can meet face-to-face with FEMA reps, apply assistance, receive referrals to local assistance, and apply for disaster loans with the Small Business Administration: Buncombe County - AC Reynolds High School McDowell County - McDowell County Senior Center Caldwell County - Caldwell County Health and Human Services Center Jackson County - Jackson County Annex Building #Helenerecovery

Our President & CEO Michelle Ries, MPH recently participated in Blue Cross NC’s Youth Mental Wellbeing, Resiliency, and Connectivity Forum. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eNYUrkHq "We heard inspiring stories of communities coming together to solve problems, with younger people taking active roles in creating strategies and programs to build a better future for themselves and those who follow behind them," writes Kelly Calabria of Blue Cross NC.

🔊 Dr. Ronny Bell Named North Carolina Medical Journal Editor in Chief. He succeeds Editor Emeritus Peter Morris, who served in this role for 12 years. “I am honored to serve in this capacity, and to step into the role so admirably led by Dr. Morris,” said Bell. “I look forward to being a part of the future direction of the Journal as an informational resource for health care providers, public health professionals, and policymakers in our state.” https://lnkd.in/eV72BiVk