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HEALTHY HOMES INITIATIVE NCCAA

WEBThe Healthy Homes Initiative (HHI) is a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC (BCBS) - sponsored program that provides low-income families with FREE health and safety …

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Social Determinants: What Does It Mean for Community Action

WEBAnd Community Action Agencies have been doing it for decades. The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) has become a popular term in public health and sociology over the …

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Access to Healthcare and Mental Health Services is Limited When …

WEBThe National Council found “Nearly one-third of Americans, or 31%, have worried about others judging them when they told them they have sought mental health services, and …

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Does Poverty Cause People to Lose Hope

WEBOn the flip side, some severe mental illnesses are more likely to be a major cause of poverty, rather than an effect. Psychologist Crick Lund explained it this way to NPR, …

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Spotlight on Healthy Home Initiative: Cultivating Healthier Spaces

WEBA healthy home includes both the physical structure of your house and the spaces around it.Unfortunately, some families struggle to make home repairs. NCCAA’s Healthy Homes …

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Despite decades of progress, healthcare challenges remain in rural

WEBWritten by Nadia Ramlagan, this post was published by Public News Service (NC).As state lawmakers continue negotiations over Medicaid expansion, advocates say decades of …

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Poverty’s Effect On Child Nutrition

WEBThis sets up a scenario of learning and behavior impairments as well as physical and mental illness later in life. Neighborhoods in poverty-stricken areas usually have fewer …

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What Came First: Poverty or Mental Illness

WEBMental illness is already complicated without factoring in what might have caused it. Poverty is also complicated and pervasive in its effects on a person’s mental and physical …

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Small NC employers promoting workplace health with onsite

WEBWritten by Nadia Ramadan, Public News Service (NC) The pandemic prompted employers large and small across the state to focus on worker's health, and advocates are drawing …

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The mental health effects of food insecurity

WEBThe mental health effects of food insecurity are no small problem. A recent CDC study on food insecurity in America found that food insecurity is associated with a 257% higher …

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How to Support A Chronically-Ill Coworker or Employee

WEBPromote health initiatives regularly: Encourage healthy eating and exercise. Have office health goals and biometric screenings. These are just some quick ways to promote …

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High cost of treating addiction in NC

WEBA lack of funding can cause a life-or-death setback. Methadone treatment can cost more than $100 per week, said Dr. Carlyle Johnson, director of provider network strategic …

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Rehabilitation Could Reduce the Drain on Taxpayers’ Dollars

WEBOne of the most overlooked factors is the inordinate cost to the taxpayer—found to be roughly $33,000 for each inmate in North Carolina. As of June 2020, New York reported …

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Hungry For the Holidays: Food Insecurity in North Carolina

WEBPrior to the pandemic, Feeding America reported 15.4% of all NC residents face food insecurity regularly and 20.9% of all NC children face hunger. Additional survey data …

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Spotlight on Substance Abuse Awareness: October is National

WEBMillions of Americans suffer from substance abuse, which includes underage drinking, alcohol dependency, non-medical use of prescription drugs, abuse of over-the-counter …

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10 Myths About Poverty

WEBPoverty is a complex issue. Because of this, there are many misunderstandings surrounding poverty and what causes someone to live in poverty. Let’s look at the top 10 myths, and …

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Addiction and Poverty: Is There Really a Correlation

WEBUntreated addiction impairs judgement and critical thinking skills, which can lead someone who is normally very financially responsible to burn through decades of accumulated …

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The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Created More Hungry Families in …

WEBCOVID-19 created a global pandemic that killed millions of people worldwide. As horrifying as that reality is, the pandemic’s true impact is even more far-reaching. Now, as North …

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Incarceration and Reentry: What You Need to Know About

WEBIn recent years, the month of April has been declared Reentry Month by federal and state administrations. So let’s talk about what the current state of incarceration and reentry is …

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