The NC Coalition on Aging brings together a diverse array of consumer, provider, and advocacy programs/organizations that represent NC’s aging population.
Joined February 2020
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In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (#WEAAD), @ncdhhs' Division of Aging, will host the annual WEAAD event on June 5 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Learn more and how to join this virtual event:
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Governor Josh Stein is recognizing the important contributions of older North Carolinians and reaffirming the state’s commitment to supporting healthy aging, independence and community connection for people of all ages.
Read the full release: bit.ly/4ur29Ha
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Healthcare providers brace for Medicaid cuts. Are layoffs in rural NC next? wral.com/news/nccapitol/medi…
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Kay Paksoy Castillo (right) took over as Executive Director of the @NcAging in May; former ED Sandra Phelps (left) has become Operations Director. Kay formerly headed the @FriendsTerm
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May 26
Inspection reports reveal harm occurring inside North Carolina nursing homes. For families seeking accountability, the legal path is long, complex and often out of public view.
Full story: northcarolinahealthnews.org/…
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Learn more about the risks and benefits of cannabis use among older adults. @NCDHHS @NCMedSoc @NCHealthNews @nchospitals @NCAging
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The state-issued ban on open burning remains in effect for your area. What does this mean? All outdoor fires started more than 100 feet from an occupied dwelling are banned. This includes fire pits, campfires and fireworks. Watch to learn more:
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3 Mar 2025
Five after Covid, millions of people still face debilitating symptoms of #longcovid, with huge repercussions on public health and productivity. @uncpublichealth buff.ly/ggMAIka
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3 Mar 2025
Blacks were far more likely to contract or die from Covid than whites. At the same time, alarms were sounded over continued police violence in Black communities. #healthequity @uncCHER buff.ly/b0XXV4x
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3 Mar 2025
The HHS secretary has shied away from one of the government’s most important tools, experts said on Sunday: loudly and directly encouraging parents to get their children #vaccinated. @uncpublichealth buff.ly/DonIlYE
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3 Mar 2025
Over 140 NC provider agencies and employers have received NC DHHS funding to hire, train, and maintain qualified staff who work directly with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
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3 Mar 2025
While most Americans think that programs such as #Medicare, #Medicaid and #SocialSecurity need more funding, not less.
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2 Mar 2025
The sickest patients are supposed to get priority for lifesaving transplants. But more and more, they are being skipped over. (Gift article)
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NCDHHS Secretary Dev Sangvai traveled to western North Carolina this week to meet with health care and social services partners to learn more about the status of Hurricane Helene recovery efforts and discuss the impacts of staffing shortages and other challenges they face. Together, we are committed to recovery efforts and supporting staff as we continue to create a healthier North Carolina for all.
Learn more: ncdhhs.gov/press-releases
ALT Secretary Dev Sangvai Visits Western North Carolina
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1 Mar 2025
Town and Trailfest returns to Hot Springs with new organizers and a new name. It is the second-largest Appalachian Trail festival in the country. citizen-times.com/story/news…
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28 Feb 2025
We all fought so hard to expand Medicaid in North Carolina and now more than 630,000 people have health care access who did not before. We must fight to keep Washington from taking that away.
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1 Mar 2025
A policy change by the Trump administration allows immigration agents to enter and arrest people in health facilities. Some clinics are training health workers to support patients in the event of arrests.
@JackieFortier reports. ⤵️ kffhealthnews.org/news/artic…
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28 Feb 2025
The Eldercare Locator is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM ET, to connect #OlderAdults to supportive services in their community. Call today and get connected with local agencies that can meet your #aging needs. 1-800-677-1116 | eldercare.acl.gov
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28 Feb 2025
The death of a patient in a Mission Hospital bathroom this month reflects a return to poor staffing conditions, especially in the ER, similar to those that precipitated sanctions last year, healthcare advocates said at a news conference Friday. #avlnews avlwatchdog.org/mission-hosp…
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1 Mar 2025
Measles is one of the most contagious diseases on earth. An unvaccinated person exposed to measles has a 90 percent chance of catching it. @uncpublichealth
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