Impact Health

08/29/2026

In a new STAT article, former NCDHHS Secretaries Mandy Cohen and Kody Kinsley reflect on the impact of HOP, including findings that the program saved Medicaid an average of $164 per participant per month while helping to address barriers such as food insecurity, housing instability, and transportation.

HOP has shown what can happen when healthcare and community-based organizations work together to address the factors that shape our health beyond the doctor's office.

We're proud to be part of this innovative work and encouraged to see North Carolina's experience contributing to a national conversation about what the future of healthcare can look like.

Read the full article from STAT:

“North Carolina proved that pragmatism can beat partisanship,” write Mandy Cohen and Kody Kinsley.

08/28/2026

We're wrapping up CHW awareness week with another video from our community initiatives manager, Gaby!

CHWs play an important role as the bridge community members need to resources!

08/26/2026

There’s a lot we can learn from Dolly Parton about caring for our communities. ❤️

Her Appalachian roots have shaped not only her music but also her commitment to giving back and creating opportunities for people in the communities she calls home. From the Imagination Library to her support for education, literacy, disaster recovery, and families across Appalachia, Dolly has shown us what can happen when we invest in people and believe in the strength of our communities.

In rural health, we see that same spirit every day. The lesson is simple, but powerful: when we invest in our communities, we invest in the health and future of the people who call them home.

And as Dolly reminds us, you never have to forget where you came from to make a difference far beyond it. We hope we honor Dolly's spirit and passion every day we serve our community.

08/25/2026

Have you checked out our NCRHTP page yet?

We’ve launched a new page dedicated to the NC Rural Health Transformation Program (NCRHTP) and Impact Health’s role as the NC ROOTS Hub Lead for Region 1.

The page includes information about the program, our regional priorities, our early work, and ways to get involved as we work alongside communities to strengthen rural health across WNC.

🔗 Explore the new page: https://impacthealth.org/rural-health/

08/24/2026

It's Community Health Worker Awareness Week!

We're kicking off the week by asking our Community Initiatives Manager, Gaby, what a community health worker is.

08/21/2026

Welcome to the team, Sadie! 🎉

We’re excited to welcome Sadie Ray to Impact Health as our new Strategic Learning Director!

In her new role, Sadie will help translate Impact Health’s expertise in the Healthy Opportunities Pilot, social care integration, Medicaid transformation, value-based care, and rural health into practical training, technical assistance, tools, and resources that can be shared and scaled.

08/20/2026

It's newsletter time!

This month, we're highlighting the work of IPCN, introducing our new video series, and sharing some team success stories.

Read all about it: https://mailchi.mp/impacthealth.org/ih-august-update

08/19/2026

A new Charlotte Observer article highlights how North Carolina’s Healthy Opportunities Pilot found bipartisan support after demonstrating that helping people meet basic needs can improve health outcomes and create savings for the healthcare system.

We’re proud to be part of this work and encouraged to see North Carolina’s experience continue to demonstrate the value of investing in whole-person care.

📰 Read more from the Charlotte Observer: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article316788344.html

08/17/2026

¡Feliz Día Nacional de las Organizaciones Sin Fines de Lucro! Hoy celebramos y reconocemos a las organizaciones que trabajan cada día para fortalecer nuestras comunidades.

Las organizaciones sin fines de lucro desempeñan un papel fundamental en mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas al abordar desafíos que van más allá de la atención médica tradicional. Desde aumentar el acceso a alimentos y vivienda hasta apoyar la educación y brindar muchos otros servicios esenciales, las organizaciones sin fines de lucro ayudan a crear comunidades más saludables y unidas, donde las personas tienen la oportunidad de vivir plenamente, crecer y prosperar.

Gracias a cada organización sin fines de lucro, a sus empleados, voluntarios y aliados comunitarios, que generan un impacto positivo cada día. Sus contribuciones van mucho más allá de este día de celebración.

08/17/2026

Happy National Nonprofit Day! Today, we celebrate and recognize the organizations that work every day to strengthen our communities.

Nonprofits play a vital role in improving lives by addressing challenges that extend beyond traditional healthcare. From increasing access to food and housing to supporting education and countless other essential services, nonprofits help create healthier, more connected communities where people have the opportunity to thrive. Thank you to every nonprofit organization, staff member, volunteer, and community partner making a difference each day. Your impact reaches far beyond this one day.