North Carolina Healthcare Association

01/06/2026

NCHA is pleased to announce Brian Floyd, MBA, RN, president and chief operating officer of ECU Health Medical Center, as chair of the North Carolina Healthcare Association’s 2026–2027 Board of Trustees.

With nearly 30 years of health care experience and a career that began at the bedside, Brian brings deep leadership expertise and a strong commitment to improving care for communities across North Carolina, particularly in rural areas.

We also welcome our full Board of Trustees, whose guidance will support NCHA’s mission to advocate for sound public policy and collaborative partnerships that strengthen health care statewide.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4jrXNux

Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Healthcare Association (NCHA) announced Brian Floyd, MBA, RN, President and Chief Operating Officer, ECU Health Medical Center, as chair of its 2026-2027 Board of Trustees. He has been a trustee since 2023 and is currently serving a second three-year term on the bo...

01/05/2026

We are proud to highlight the work of James Tucker, Executive Director of Advocacy and Legislative Counsel at NCHA, whose article in the North Carolina Medical Journal examines the uncertain future of NC Medicaid.

Two years after Medicaid expansion, James explores how we got here, where the state stands today, and what may lie ahead for patients, providers, and communities across North Carolina.

Read the full article:

By James Tucker. After a hard-won expansion, NC Medicaid now faces federal cuts and program changes that threaten statewide access to care, yet meaningful opportunities remain to build a stronger, more sustainable system.

01/05/2026

🌟 A special New Year’s arrival at AdventHealth Hendersonville! Gracie Rose Kendall was the first baby born at the hospital in 2026, arriving on New Year’s Day at The Baby Place.

Thank you to hospital teams across North Carolina who care for families and help welcome new life every day. Read more: https://bit.ly/4q6xa0P

The new year began with the arrival of the first baby of 2026 at The Baby Place at AdventHealth Hendersonville.

01/05/2026

At the North Carolina Healthcare Foundation, we believe sustainable change starts with empowered communities.

The Social Impact Playbook and Social Impact Hub are designed for the visionaries: the doers, partners, and leaders creating healthier futures together for North Carolinians.

Discover practical frameworks, case studies (like Robeson County’s initiatives to address transportation), and proven strategies to drive real social impact.

Join us in building healthier, stronger communities. 🌍 Access the Playbook and Hub: https://bit.ly/4bkebrV

01/02/2026

✨FirstHealth of the Carolinas reflects on the close of 2025 with appreciation for the teams who make compassionate, high-quality care possible across their system, and says thank you to the patients and families who placed their trust in them throughout the year.

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01/02/2026

ECU Health made meaningful strides in 2025 to strengthen rural health care across eastern North Carolina, through clinical innovation, expanded access, academic excellence, workforce development and a continued commitment to quality.

From launching pediatric robotic surgery and telecardiology in Edenton to opening the IMPACT Clinic for perinatal substance use care, ECU Health advanced sustainable models of care designed to meet the unique needs of rural communities. The year also brought national recognition, including five-star CMS ratings for Duplin and Bertie hospitals, top cardiac surgery rankings for the East Carolina Heart Institute and continued honors from the Get With The Guidelines® program.

As we start the new year, take a look at how ECU Health is building on a year of impact across eastern North Carolina: https://bit.ly/4aHSoNF

ECU Health continued its mission of improving the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina in 2025. Learn more in this Year in Review.

01/01/2026

Welcoming 2026 with gratitude and good health! 🎉✨ NCHA celebrates North Carolina’s healthcare heroes for keeping our communities safe and strong. Here’s to another year of care and compassion!

12/29/2025

UNC Health Southeastern proudly congratulates the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina on achieving full federal recognition, a historic milestone reflecting generations of perseverance, advocacy, and cultural pride.

This recognition is especially meaningful for southeastern North Carolina, where many teammates, providers, patients, and community members are Lumbee. Federal recognition opens new opportunities to strengthen access to healthcare services, resources, and partnerships that support improved health outcomes and long-term community well-being.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4p7gPYo

12/26/2025

During Christmas week, moments of compassion made a difference for families spending the holidays in the hospital.

At UNC Health Rex, NICU nurses dressed some of their tiniest patients in festive outfits, bringing smiles and comfort to parents whose babies are still receiving critical care. North Carolina hospitals support patients and families through every season.

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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Christmas week is a tough time to spend in the hospital for many, but the staff at UNC Health Rex is doing their best to keep spirits bright. With permission from parents, Ne…

12/25/2025

NCHA wishes you a happy holiday season and a healthy new year! Check out this special video message from NCHA President and CEO Josh Dobson. Thank you to North Carolina’s healthcare workers for their dedication and hard work during the holidays, keeping our communities safe and healthy as we step into 2026.

12/24/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, the North Carolina Healthcare Foundation thanks supporters, members, and partners who make this work possible. Whether through advancing community-driven innovations, deepening our focus on social impact through the Social Impact Playbook and Hub, or strengthening access to rural healthcare, we share one goal: improving the health of all North Carolinians.

Take a moment to watch a brief year-in-review video message from NCHF President LaPonda Edmondson, DrPH, MHS highlighting the impact we made together in 2025.

As we reflect on the year, we invite you to consider making a gift to our Mentorship Matters End-of-Year Campaign, celebrating the graduation of the 100th mentee from NCHF’s Diverse Healthcare Leaders Mentorship Program. Your support helps strengthen a diverse pipeline of healthcare leaders across North Carolina. Give a gift here: https://bit.ly/4rwnmhy

Thank you for your continued support. Happy Holidays and best wishes for a healthy year ahead. ✨

12/23/2025

🎉 UNC Health Nash has been named one of the nation’s Top Hospitals by The Leapfrog Group—one of only 52 hospitals nationwide! This prestigious recognition highlights their ongoing commitment to patient safety, high-quality care, and excellence in every aspect of hospital services.

We celebrate the dedication of the entire UNC Health Nash team and their efforts to make a meaningful difference in the health of their community. Read more here: https://bit.ly/497qMiz