NC’s outrageous racial gap in infant deaths persists
Addressing health and economic inequities are crucial to reducing infant mortality
Read MoreBy: Tom Vitaglione | January 2021
As some dentists offices begin to reopen, many families still lack access to oral health care.
Teledentistry is proven to remove barriers to care and maximize overall health for children.
Read MoreBy: Sarah Vidrine | July 2020
Beyond Plan B: North Carolina must do more to get kids & teachers safely back to school
Children, families, teachers, and staff are faced with hard choices ahead of this academic year.
Read MoreBy: Michelle Hughes | July 2020
North Carolina’s Rural Health Systems Are in Crisis
Expanding Medicaid would improve child health outcomes and support COVID-19 recovery efforts
Read MoreJuly 2020
The 2020 state legislative session is over. Did leaders do enough to bolster families from COVID-19?
Limited access to health coverage and high-speed internet continue to put many families at risk.
Read MoreBy: Fawn Pattison | July 2020
Child Welfare System Forced to Adapt During COVID-19 Pandemic
More efforts are needed to strengthen support systems that keep families together
Read MoreBy: Sarah Vidrine | June 2020
How North Carolina can fight COVID-19 by covering the uninsured
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