by Brady Blackburn | May 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Fluoride in water helps protect people’s teeth, especially in areas with limited access to dental care. However, too much fluoride can cause health problems. So, how do I keep my family’s teeth healthy without risking anyone’s overall health? At NCOHC, we think...
by Brady Blackburn | Feb 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
The NCOHC team traveled to Sylva in January 2025 for a much-anticipated in-person convening with Western North Carolina (WNC) Steering Committee members. The original meeting, scheduled for October 2024, got postponed after Hurricane Helene devastated the region....
by Brady Blackburn | Jun 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
“I love our pediatrician, but I pray that he doesn’t leave our area because there are so many providers leaving,” said Rachel, a mother of two who lives in Wayne County, North Carolina. “It’s going to be hard for our family if he does.” “For me personally, if my son...
by Brady Blackburn | Feb 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
For years, Medicaid Expansion in North Carolina has been health advocates’ proverbial white whale. When it comes to policy changes that could dramatically improve access and equity in health care across the board, Medicaid Expansion would be a huge step in a positive...
by Brady Blackburn | Jan 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
Goodbye 2022, hello 2023! What a year… From a loooooong midterm election season to the World Cup, inflation, the war in Ukraine, the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic, and so much more, there has been a lot on our minds. So much so that it is difficult at times to...
