Today we’re talking about an exciting new program that’s expanding mental health care in Eastern North Carolina. This partnership is making a big difference, particularly for military families. Joining me to break it all down is Dr. Joseph Pino, senior vice president of medical education and research at Novant Health.

North Carolina faces a critical healthcare workforce shortage. Today we’re exploring careers in healthcare — a field that is more vital than ever. Joining us is the new President and CEO of the North Carolina Healthcare Association, Josh Dobson, as we explore the needs and opportunities for the next generation of healthcare workers in the state.

The Open Enrollment period for health insurance is a time for consumers to review the health insurance needs of themselves and the members of their families. Meegan Broll, a consultant with Marsh McLennan - a partner of the North Carolina Healthcare Association. talks with Kristine Bellino, Vice President of News and Information Programming of the North Carolina News Network. In this podcast, which is produced by NCNN in partnership with the NCHA, Meegan and Kristine discuss everything from employer-provided health plans to individual plans on Healthcare.gov.

Dr. Olugbemiga Ebenezer "Olu" Jegede, the Vice President of Clinical Care - Health Equity for Cone Health, discusses the organization's CATCH 5 in 5 initiative with Kristine Bellino of the North Carolina News Network. The initiative is designed to address health disparities in East Greensboro, North Carolina and other medically underserved areas in Alamance, Forsyth, Randolph, Rockingham, and Guilford counties. Photo of Dr. Olu Jegede Courtesy: Cone Health

The "I Do Care NC" initiative encourages young people to find a pathway to opportunities in the field of healthcare. In this episode, produced in partnership with the North Carolina Healthcare Association, Christi Smiley, Vice President of Human Resources for Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy, North Carolina, talks with North Carolina News Network Vice President Kristine Bellino. Their discussion centers on what Northern Regional is doing to make certain that the pipeline of future healthcare workers is healthy.

Hospitals play a key role in emergency readiness throughout North Carolina. As vital community resources, hospitals must be prepared alongside police, fire, rescue, and other public safety services for any scenario from natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires to pandemics, terrorism and mass casualty incidents like shootings. They also must prepare for, and respond to injuries and illness that might occur at mass gatherings like concerts and sporting events that attract large crowds. The North Carolina News Network's Kristine Bellino discusses this topic with Jonathan Davis, MPH, FACHE, the Chief Operating Officer of FirstHealth of the Carolinas and President of Moore Regional Hospital and Katherine Newell, M.D., an emergency medicine physician and Assistant Medical Director for FirstHealth EMS.

Dr. Anthony Frank, Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton, North Carolina, speaks with the North Carolina News Network's (NCN) Kristine Bellino, Vice President of News and Information Programming for Curtis Media. As part of NCN's partnership with the North Carolina Healthcare Association (NCHA), the two discuss the importance of community needs health assessment surveys and the treatment of substance use disorder. The original interview took place on June 14, 2024. [Photo of Dr. Anthony Frank Courtesy: UNC Health Blue Ridge]

Dr. Anthony Frank, Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton, North Carolina, speaks with the North Carolina News Network's (NCN) Kristine Bellino, Vice President of News and Information Programming for Curtis Media. As part of NCN's partnership with the North Carolina Healthcare Association (NCHA), the two discuss the importance of community needs health assessment surveys and the treatment of substance use disorder. The original interview took place on June 14, 2024. [Photo of Dr. Anthony Frank Courtesy: UNC Health Blue Ridge]

Virtual healthcare is changing the way that traditional medicine is being delivered. Ironically, treating some people from afar is actually increasing access to medical health.

Dr. Matt Anderson is with Charlotte-based Advocate Health, a member of the North Carolina Healthcare Association. He says telehealth is enhancing the ability of doctors and nurses to treat more people, in better ways.

This episode explores how telehealth methodologies are not only saving people money, but how virtual medicine is transforming lives, and the health of our communities. This is part two of two.

Virtual healthcare is changing the way that traditional medicine is being delivered. Ironically, treating some people from afar is actually increasing access to medical health.

Dr. Matt Anderson is with Charlotte-based Advocate Health, a member of the North Carolina Healthcare Association. He says telehealth is enhancing the ability of doctors and nurses to treat more people, in better ways.

This episode explores how telehealth methodologies are not only saving people money, but how virtual medicine is transforming lives, and the health of our communities. This is part one of two.