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October 14, 2019

Introduction to North Carolina Health Policy: Second Class of Legislative Fellows Convenes

By Kaitlin Phillips

On Monday, October 7, the North Carolina Institute of Medicine welcomed its second class of Legislative Health Policy Fellows.

October 8, 2019

First vaping-related death reported in North Carolina; CDC recommends refraining from using electronic vapor products

By Michelle Ries

Written by Michelle Ries   On September 25, the first vaping-related death was reported in North Carolina. The patient died at Cone Health hospital in Greensboro from vaping-related illness, and…

September 23, 2019

School Support Staff Play Critical Role In Improving Student Well-Being and School Safety

By Kaitlin Phillips

Written by James Coleman and Suchi Tailor   School Support Staff Play Critical Role Improving Student Well-Being and School Safety   With school shootings and other forms of school-based violence…

September 12, 2019

NCIOM Annual Health Policy Meeting Highlights Medicaid Transformation Process, Plans & Pitfalls

By Kaitlin Phillips

On Thursday, September 5, the North Carolina Institute of Medicine’s annual health policy meeting attracted its largest crowd ever.