September 3, 2020
Since serious illness remains one of the biggest challenges we face in the healthcare realm, high level North Carolina health care professionals have been continuously
August 27, 2020
As hospitalizations from COVID-19 continue to soar, caregivers need information on caring for those with COVID-19 at home after they are discharged from a hospital. The North
August 17, 2020
Contributed by Sue Collier. It’s the last month of summer 2020, a summer few will forget. We are living through a pandemic. Adjusting to new
August 4, 2020
Contributed by Ames Simmons, Policy Director, Equality North Carolina. The population of the United States is rapidly aging, at the same time as more people
July 26, 2020
What’s communication like between you and your patients and their loved ones while wearing masks? Are you finding it somewhat difficult to hear someone in
July 13, 2020
We’ve got a second chance! National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) has designated July 16 as a second opportunity this year for organizations to help their
June 30, 2020
The North Carolina Serious Illness Coalition welcomed Secretary Machelle Sanders to the June 26th edition of Friday Facts, our Week’s-end Update webcast. NC Secretary of Administration Sanders
June 18, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significantly higher death rates among Black and Latino people than Caucasians according to new data from the Centers for Disease
June 15, 2020
The NCSI Coalition is just over 3 months old and we have attracted a diverse membership of 120 individuals from many disciplines representing over 70
June 9, 2020
The North Carolina Serious Illness Coalition welcomed Senator Mike Woodard (D) to the June 5th edition of Friday Facts, our 15-minute Week’s-end Update webcast. Sen. Woodard, who
June 2, 2020
The North Carolina Serious Illness Coalition welcomed Rep. Jon Hardister, Majority Whip of the NC House, on the May 29th edition of Friday Facts, a
May 26, 2020
President and CEO of the North Carolina Institute of Medicine (NCIOM) Adam J. Zolotor, MD, DrPH, shares that some of the recommendations from the NCIOM Task Force
For Coalition Members
UNC Health Rolls Out Program to Provide Acute Care at Home
Is this a wave of the future? If so, what are the implications for how we deal with serious illness?
AARP Policy Program: Presentation Series 6
The final session focused on health policy implementation and regulation. Presenters from NC DHHS and the North Carolina General Assembly explained the makeup of the NCGA and its committees, when it meets in session, how it impacts public health policy, and ways for legislators to be more involved with this process at the community level.
AARP Policy Program: Presentation Series 5
Session 5 focused on rural health in North Carolina; the state of our health care workforce for an aging population; and the settings, services, and supports that make up long-term care.