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This Health Equity Guide, offered by the CDC, was shared by partners at our September 2020 virtual meeting. It offers lessons learned from practitioners on the front lines of local, state, and tribal organizations that are working to promote health and prevent chronic disease and health disparities.

These maps are available through the NC Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities and were shared by partners at our September 2020 virtual meeting. This Office’s mission is to promote and advocate for the elimination of health disparities among all racial and ethnic minorities and other underserved populations in North Carolina.

One question at our October meeting was, “Where can we find free photos to use in social media posts?” Two websites that provide free stock photos are unsplash.com and pexels.com. This inspiring autumn photo by Daniel Schludi was downloaded free of charge from Unsplash.

A presentation entitled: Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) act creatively to help patients and clients manage their weight, diabetes, and other diet related conditions during COVID, has been selected for the Rural Health Symposium on February 25, 2021. More information about the whole symposia is at https://eahec.ecu.edu/b/p/20210226_c63212.pdf and https://www.easternahec.net/courses-and-events/63212/rural-health-symposium. Innovations described include those from East Carolina… Read more »

If you have not already done so, please register here for our virtual Eat Smart, Move More NC meeting on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 from 1:00-2:00pm. The meeting will provide opportunities for Eat Smart, Move More NC partners to: Learn about the importance of sleep quality and quantity, and the impact on healthy weight; Provide… Read more »

Dear Eat Smart, Move More NC Partners, The holiday season and end of a calendar year is often a time for reflection. While 2020 has been an unprecedented year with unique challenges, there are things for which I am thankful. I am thankful to live in a state with a strong public health system under… Read more »

The UNC REX Food Pantry supports patients and their families who may be struggling with access to healthy foods. Patients are asked simple questions by a member of the UNC REX case management team, as a way to assess need. For these patients, a few days’ supply of food can be a valuable contributor to… Read more »

The All-America City/County Award was created in 1949 by the National Civic League and was once called the “Nobel Prize for constructive citizenship.” When communities apply for the Award, they engage in a year-long process to reflect on their community’s story – its strengths, challenges and progress. The Award spotlights communities across the country that… Read more »

NC State University researchers and extension professionals co-hosted a webinar series entitled “The Impacts of COVID-19 on Food Security, Physical Activity, and Health.” During the first webinar, Lindsey Haynes-Maslow, Associate Professor & Extension Specialist focused on “Exploring the Impact of COVID-19 on Food Security and Health Behavior to Build a Public Health System Responsive to… Read more »

The Celebration of the Human Spirit that is State Finals continues…not even a pandemic can stop North Carolina Senior Games participants! State Finals 2020 is still happening virtually. Virtual State Finals competitors will complete their sports activity at home safely, and submit their scores online. Medals will be presented via Zoom and Facebook Live and… Read more »