North Carolina Citizens for Public Health, Inc.

09/30/2026

TODAY is the day! Join us at the North Carolina Public Health Association FEC at 5 pm on Wednesday, September 30 in the Harrisburg Room.

09/30/2026

The North Carolina Public Health Association Fall Educational Conference is underway in Concord!

Yesterday, the T21 Youth Council was amazing at the Communications pre-conference session. This morning, speakers including sponsor of Solly’s Law, Rep. Donny Loftis, State Health Director, Dr. Larry Greenblat, and Sharon Delaney McCloud, helped educate and inspire the audience.

Lots of NC Citizens for Public Health in the audience, brining the energy! Come see us with your bingo card along the vendors hall. We are actively working to get members in all 100 NC counties!

09/23/2026

We're just a week away from the NCPHA Fall Educational Conference! Please let us know if you will be able to join for the NC Citizens for Public Health meeting this week!
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NC Citizens for Public Health Membership will meet during the North Carolina Public Health Association Fall Educational Conference:
Wednesday, September 30th, 5-6 p.m. in the Harrisburg Room at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Concord.

Speakers will include:
Pranika Senthil, who is a senior at Lake Norman Charter High School and a member of the NC To***co 21 Coalition's Youth Council.
NC House Member Grant Campbell, MD, who is a co-sponsor of "Solly's law," which aims to raise to***co purchase age to 21 and put into place a ni****ne product retail permitting system.

You do not have to be a member of the NC Citizens for Public Health to attend, but membership is free! Individuals not attending the NCPHA FEC can also join remotely.

If you would like to participate in person or remotely, please RSVP by Friday, September 25: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NCCPH2026Fall

09/16/2026

NC Citizens for Public Health Membership will meet during the North Carolina Public Health Association Fall Educational Conference:
Wednesday, September 30th, 5-6 p.m. in the Harrisburg Room at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Concord.

Speakers will include:
Pranika Senthil, who is a senior at Lake Norman Charter High School and a member of the NC To***co 21 Coalition's Youth Council.
NC House Member Grant Campbell, MD, who is a co-sponsor of "Solly's law," which aims to raise to***co purchase age to 21 and put into place a ni****ne product retail permitting system.

You do not have to be a member of the NC Citizens for Public Health to attend, but membership is free! Individuals not attending the NCPHA FEC can also join remotely.

If you would like to participate in person or remotely, please RSVP by Friday, September 25: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NCCPH2026Fall

09/15/2026

It’s National Voter Registration Day!

NC Citizens for Public Health,

Today is National Voter Registration Day! This is the perfect opportunity for you to make sure you are ready to vote this November 3.

Take a moment today to check your voter registration by visiting https://www.ncsbe.gov/registering/checking-your-registration.

On the NC State Board of Elections website, you can check your voter registration and learn so much more about the upcoming election. Take a moment now and check your registration while you are there spend a little time learning more about elections in our state.

Remind your friends and family to be prepared to vote this year!

A growing body of research shows voting plays an important role in physical health. When you get to know your elected officials and get involved in your community you can make your life better.
Will you join your fellow NC Citizens for Health and get ready to vote November 3? Please join us!

Use the Voter Search, aka the “voter lookup,” to check your registration status, party affiliation, sample ballot, polling place, election districts, and more.

09/03/2026

It’s almost election time! Make sure you’re ready with these key dates.

Hey North Carolina! Election Day is coming up soon! 🗳️ Mark your calendars with these important dates.

Make sure to register to vote by October 9 or during in-person early voting. Early voting runs from October 15 to October 31, and Election Day is November 3. Absentee ballots will be sent to voters who requested them starting September 4. Mail-in ballots must be received at your county board of elections office by 7:30 PM on Election Day.

Learn more at the official NC State Board of Elections website: https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting

09/01/2026

NC Citizens for Public Health Membership will meet during the North Carolina Public Health Association Fall Educational Conference:
Wednesday, September 30th, 5-6 p.m. in the Harrisburg Room at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Concord.

Speakers will include:
Pranika Senthil, who is a senior at Lake Norman Charter High School and a member of the NC To***co 21 Coalition's Youth Council.
NC House Member Grant Campbell, MD, who is a co-sponsor of "Solly's law," which aims to raise to***co purchase age to 21 and put into place a ni****ne product retail permitting system.

You do not have to be a member of the NC Citizens for Public Health to attend, but membership is free!
Individuals not attending the NCPHA FEC can also join remotely.

If you would like to participate in person or remotely, please RSVP by Friday, September 25: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NCCPH2026Fall

07/13/2026

Brilliant questions and even more brilliant answers! Dr. Tom Friedman interviews Matthew Myers of Campaign for To***co Free Kids.

I talked with Matthew Myers, one of the most influential leaders in...

06/17/2026

https://ncnewsline.com/2026/06/17/honor-solomons-memory-with-action-on-youth-va**ng/

June is a heartbreaking month for my family. On June 5th my stepson, Solomon, would have turned 18 years old. On June 6th he should have graduated from New Hanover High School alongside his friends and classmates.

05/21/2026

We’re excited to share this month’s NCCPH newsletter, highlighting key public health updates, coalition activities, and opportunities to stay engaged across North Carolina. Thank you for being part of this growing network of advocates and partners working to strengthen health equity statewide.

We hope you enjoy this issue and welcome your ideas for future content.

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