Medicaid Program that Provided Economic Boost to Rural NC Communities on the Chopping Block
North Carolina’s first-in-the-nation Healthy Opportunities Pilot, which sought to address the nonmedical health needs of rural residents on Medicaid, faces…
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NCHF Awards $300,000 to Support Health and Economic Development
The North Carolina Healthcare Foundation (NCHF) is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the Social Impact Mini-Grants in Robeson County. A total of $300,000 in funding has been awarded this year, made possible through the generous support of the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust.
Rural Robeson County Hospital Says Medicaid Cuts are ‘Deeply Concerning’
With 58% of Robeson County residents enrolled in Medicaid — and over 15% without any health insurance — UNC Health Southeastern and its patients will be hit hard by federal cuts.
Medicaid Work Requirements Could Affect 48,000 Triad Residents
Gov. Josh Stein signed into law on July 7 bipartisan House Bill 546 that mandates the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services impose a work requirement as a condition of participation for Medicaid services.
NC Weighs Fallout From Cuts to Medicaid, SNAP
Congress’ budget bill passed last week will have major impacts on assistance for North Carolinians. The “One Big Beautiful Bill”…
Beaufort County Holds Annual Opioid Settlement Public Meeting
The Beaufort County Health Department and multiple other organizations hosted their annual opioid settlement public meeting at Beaufort County Community…
Space For Recovery
Local substance abuse treatment centers offer an array of services to individuals in need, including substance use and mental health…
Op-ed: Medicaid Cuts Threaten Our State’s Health, Economy
Medicaid is a central engine of that success. This is particularly true in rural regions of our state. But threatened federal cuts could throw sand in the gears of our economic vitality.