Governor Josh Stein officially proclaimed June 2026 as Whole Child Health and Well-Being Month in NC.1 The proclamation recognizes that children’s health, wellbeing, education and resilience are foundational to state’s…
This blog post is part of NCIOM’s series of updates on recommendations from “Building Resilience and Promoting Well-Being: An Updated Action Plan for North Carolina’s Children and Families,” funded by…
North Carolina already faces severe access issues to behavioral health professionals. Nearly every county in the state is a designated mental health professional shortage area, and demand for mental health…
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…
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…