North Carolina Institute of Medicine

The North Carolina Institute of Medicine will be closed until Thursday, January 2, 2025. Thank you for a great year!

"2024 has been a year of transition, growth, and learning at the North Carolina Institute of Medicine and we have been so grateful to share this time with you. To all who take the time to engage with this work alongside us: thank you. We couldn’t do what we do without your perspectives, your experiences, and your dedication to North Carolina." https://lnkd.in/evMeX7kR

“It has been a privilege and pleasure and a labor of love to edit the NCMJ.” https://lnkd.in/et6WSqPZ Thank you Peter Morris for your service to the journal!

Many thanks to all those who provide the vital service of peer review for the North Carolina Medical Journal's original research!

On December 4, El Futuro convened with the NCIOM at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh to connect with community partners and present on immigrant mental health in North Carolina. This convention marked a milestone for both El Futuro and the NCIOM: the completion and formal presentation of the 2024 Immigrant Mental Health in North Carolina Landscape Analysis. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dtM_cqZQ

👏 Congratulations to North Carolina Medical Journal Editor-in-Chief Ronny Bell on receiving the Fall 2024 Rural Research, Engagement, and Advancement Fund, sponsored by UNC Rural & UNC Research for his work on HPV Vaccination in Lumbee Youth in Robeson County! These awards recognize community-campus partnerships based in rural North Carolina led by faculty members supporting a wide range of community endeavors.

😊 We are excited to welcome Ayana N. Simon, MSW, MHA as our new Associate Director! An accomplished health care leader, Simon has significant experience in strategic program development, relationship-building, evaluation, and mentorship. She brings these skills to a key role at the NCIOM focused on helping guide the organization’s strategic direction. https://lnkd.in/erx4zp3i

Rebuilding Maternal Health Access in Western North Carolina: Addressing Critical Gaps Amplified by Hurricane #Helene - read the new post by Maggie Sugg of Appalachian State University & Jennifer Runkle of North Carolina State University https://lnkd.in/ebyr-TZU #WNC #healthpolicy

Key takeaways from our 2024 Annual Meeting: 💲 Direct care work is a more than $1 billion industry, but many direct care workers struggle to make ends meet. “Direct care workers’ jobs are paid for primarily by Medicaid, and they themselves rely on Medicaid to survive.” – Robert Espinoza, National Skills Coalition 🪴 Workforce training and support are needed to improve sustainability in all parts of the industry. "It cannot be overstated how important it is going to be for North Carolina to support and grow that workforce." - Tracy Hayes, Vaya Health ❤️🩹 Respite is vital to avoid burnout among unpaid and/or family caregivers. "The goal is to keep the person safe and healthy at home as long as possible. If you are sleep deprived, your thinking is impaired, and you're not doing that. Respite looks different for everyone." - Amanda Biggs, Specialist, Project C.A.R.E. (“Caregiver Alternatives to Running on Empty”), Mid-East Commission Area Agency on Aging https://lnkd.in/egXifatV

We are happy to share the results of recent work with @NorthCarolinaInstituteofMedicine to develop this landscape analysis highlighting the mental health gaps and opportunities for immigrants across NC. The work of the Immigrant Solidarity Network included engaging an Advisory Council – composed of individuals with detailed knowledge of immigrant services and mental health needs – whose insights have expanded the understanding of the needs of diverse immigrant communities across the state and increased awareness of the available resources to support them throughout North Carolina. Read more about the project and access the full landscape analysis: