Down Home, North Carolina is a new organizing project led by the working people of North Carolina’s small towns and rural communities. Together, we are taking action to increase democracy, grow the good in our communities, and pass a healthy and just home down to our … [Read more...] about Down Home, North Carolina
Advocacy
The American Lung Association
The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease, through research, education and advocacy. When: For more than 110 years, the American Lung Association has been America's leading force for … [Read more...] about The American Lung Association
American Cancer Society
ACS is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to offering information, research, and support to anyone who currently battling cancer or anyone wanting to learn more about the disease. When: For over 100 years, ACS has worked relentlessly to save lives and create a world … [Read more...] about American Cancer Society
The North Carolina Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
The North Carolina Association of Free & Charitable Clinics, NCAFCC, is a network of healthcare facilities that offer free and affordable healthcare throughout the state of North Carolina. Who: This is a nonprofit organization operating out of Winston-Salem, NC. What: … [Read more...] about The North Carolina Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
No Menthol Sunday
Description No Menthol Sunday (May 28th), a national observance day led by NAATPN, Inc. is an important opportunity to engage faith leaders and their communities in a discussion about how to improve health outcomes for African Americans. Tobacco is still the number one killer of … [Read more...] about No Menthol Sunday
Postpartum Progress
Postpartumprogress.com is the world’s most widely-read blog dedicated to maternal mental illness, with more than 400,000 monthly pageviews. It offers in-depth information, support and hope for all pregnant and new moms who have postpartum depression and all other mental illnesses … [Read more...] about Postpartum Progress
NC Justice Center/Health Access Coalition
The North Carolina Justice Center is one of the state’s preeminent voices for economic and social justice. The Health Access Coalition works to expand access to quality, affordable health care for everyone in North Carolina, including people who are low-income, are elderly, or … [Read more...] about NC Justice Center/Health Access Coalition
North Carolina Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities
What: To promote and advocate for the elimination of health disparities among all racial and ethnic minorities and other underserved populations in North Carolina. When: The Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities (OMHHD) was established by the North Carolina General … [Read more...] about North Carolina Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities