Center for Health and Healing

11/04/2022

JOB ALERT

Note current working title listed as: "Research Program Specialist", however this position will be: Program Manager for Health Career Pathways and Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Application Deadline: November 16, 2022
Apply here:

This position manages program and grant deliverables for the Health Careers and Workforce Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (HCWDEI) service line and assists with NC AHEC's statewide DEI initiatives. This position will serve as the statewide program office contact and liaison to the 9 NC AHEC regional....

08/18/2022

As we prepare and continue activities, events, and plans - take some time learn about who recently joined Alliance for a Healthier Generation

The program increases physical activity, engages different learning styles, addresses learning loss, and builds health literacy.

Press Release:
https://www.thewalkingclassroom.org/the-walking-classroom-joins-alliance-for-a-healthier-generation/

The Walking Classroom has joined Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a national non-profit organization that supports equitable whole child health in schools and districts across the country.

08/18/2022

WNCU 90.7 FM COVID Conversations with Cornell Wright - Hosted by Kimberley Pierce Cartwright

https://youtu.be/IBc4IDf8tGQ

WNCU 90.7fm Cares: Covid Conversations hosted by WNCU Public Affairs Director, Kimberley Pierce Cartwright interviews Lolethia "DL" Underdue, Lecturer/ Radio...

08/16/2022

JOB POSTING ALERT

Alliance for a Healthier Generation is looking for an Associate Director, Finance (remote)
Please share with your networks!

https://healthiergenerationtraining.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/213?c=healthiergenerationtraining

As an integral member of the finance team, you will provide leadership and oversight of the accounting function. You will lead critical accounti...

08/12/2022

https://community.wholistics.health/improving-health-equity-and-health-disparities-in-north-carolina-minority-diabetes-prevention-program/

I had the pleasure of meeting, in person, the state program lead for the NC Minority Diabetes Program. Kamaria Mason (MS, MPH, RDN, LDN) shared with me during our lunch interview the progress that North Carolina is making in diabetes prevention for minority populations. Here are the highlights from....

07/30/2022

Educate yourselves about the legislation connected to the Camp LeJeune Water Contamination Issues

House Bill H.R. 2192 - Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2021
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2192

U.S. Congress legislation, Congressional Record debates, Members of Congress, legislative process educational resources presented by the Library of Congress

07/02/2022

Observed each July and originally designated as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, BIPOC Mental Health Month highlights the unique mental health challenges and needs of historically disenfranchised or oppressed racial and ethnic groups in the United States.

Source:
https://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/mental-health-resources/bipoc-mental-health-month

Observed each July and originally designated as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, BIPOC Mental Health Month highlights the unique mental health challenges and needs of historically disenfranchised or oppressed racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Black and Indigenous people....

06/06/2022

Celebrating Men’s Health Month

Please Register Here:

https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItce6grDoiH0UyEZTWzbuprPIiPjlOh8E

06/05/2022

05/17/2022

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases/2022/05/16/ncdhhs-shares-recommendations-families-during-infant-formula-shortage

Amidst the nationwide infant formula shortage, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is connecting families with resources and sharing recommendations to help navigate supply issues safely. NCDHHS is also broadening access to formula for families who use the federal Special Supp...

04/12/2022

COVID cases are trending upward on college campuses in the Triangle. The WRAL Data Trackers has uncovered cases at N.C. State nearly tripled in the last week. Just as cases are rising, UNC Chapel Hill has stopped posting information about new infections.

04/12/2022

02/10/2022

Job Opportunity Alert:

2 Positions with the National Association of Community Health Centers

Public Health Priorities Program Mgr
https://nachc.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0sc8r?referred_by=402535

Project Manager, Equitable Health and Well Being https://nachc.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0sle4?referred_by=402535

https://www.nachc.org/

The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) was founded in 1971 to promote efficient, high quality, comprehensive health care that is accessible, culturally and linguistically competent, community directed, and patient centered for all.

02/09/2022

Upcoming virtual Town Hall on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 7:00 PM EST, titled “COVID-19 & Vaccines: A National Town Hall”.

Please register using the link below. For more information, please contact Dr. Kelvin Lamonte Williams at kelvwill@wakehealth.edu. We look forward to seeing you at this informative session!

Link:
https://lnkd.in/dc5J-2_y

02/09/2022

Upcoming Event, Matters of the Heart
Feb. 17th

02/07/2022

"I Understand the Assignment: The Impacts of Inequities and Child Hunger in North Carolina" presented by Cornell P. Wright, MPA of the NC DHHS provides a charge of action and gives context to the complex issues of food insecurities. Experience it Live on Feb. 17th at the NC Child Hunger Leadership Conference

https://carolinahungerinitiative.formstack.com/forms/2022conferenceregistration

This is the 11th year of the NC Child Hunger Leaders Conference: A day of celebration and inspiration for anyone interested in making sure children have sustainable access to healthy food.

01/05/2022

HOPE 4 NC - Mental Health PSA featuring Grammy-Nominated Recording Artist Rapsody

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Emi5szSa0BA

The stress of life, especially during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, can feel overwhelming. But you don’t have to handle it on your own. With support and someo...

01/05/2022

Upcoming Conversation about Vaccines on Jan. 20th at 6pm

Link:
https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4YHNr73hzg6Xkx0?Q_CHL=qr