Q&A: Continuous Coverage Unwinding and Medicaid Expansion on the Ground in Two North Carolina Counties.

After three years of continuous Medicaid coverage as permitted by COVID-19-related waivers, in 2023 counties had to begin redeterminations of eligibility, "unwinding" this continuous coverage. As unwinding and eligibility determination continues, Medicaid expansion has begun, and county public health leaders are navigating uncertain but exciting waters. Lisa Macon Harrison, MPH, of Granville Vance Public Health, and Joshua Swift, MPH, of Forsyth County Department of Public Health, share their experiences, concerns, and hopes for the future.

A Conversation with Tom Lawrence, President & CEO of The Leon Levine Foundation.

The Leon Levine Foundation provides funding to health care, human services, and education nonprofits throughout North and South Carolina, with a focus on supporting self-reliance and Jewish values. The North Carolina Medical Journal sat down with President & CEO Tom Lawrence to learn how the Foundation is addressing health disparities.

Achieving Healthy NC 2030 Goals: Life Expectancy.

The following is a review of policies related to life expectancy indicators in North Carolina as highlighted by authors in this issue. It is not an endorsement of any policy or bill; it is meant to serve as a resource for policy-makers, health care stakeholders, and other readers of the .

Demystifying 'Deaths of Despair': An Interview with Medical Anthropologist Dr. Jennifer J. Carroll.

Healthy North Carolina 2030 aims to increase life expectancy in the state from 77.6 to 82.0 by the end of the current decade.

The Path to Better Cardiovascular Health in North Carolina: An Interview with a Family Physician and Lipidologist.

Cardiovascular disease remains a major health issue in North Carolina, significantly affecting longevity and health care costs. Managing Editor Kaitlin Ugolik Phillips sat down with family physician Dr. Thomas White to discuss his experiences and perspectives on this disease process.

Philanthropy Profile : A Conversation with Laura Gerald, President of the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust.

Current issues of trust between health care insti-tutions and communities are rooted in generations of marginalizing behavior and system failures. In this interview, Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust President Laura Gerald emphasizes the hard truths about why trust is lacking and what must be done to build it.

A Conversation with Rose Hoban, Executive Editor of North Carolina Health News.

The recent pandemic highlighted a critical lack of trust in health information and the need for better ways to communicate health and safety news and recommendations to the general public. Rose Hoban, executive editor of the nonprofit online publication , discusses her experience and recommendations.

Fortifying North Carolina's Workforce for Health to Meet Current and Future Challenges.

Two new North Carolina Institute of Medicine task force reports make recommendations for bolstering the state's public health workforce through new funding and partnerships in an effort to prepare for future health crises, achieve health equity, and support the growing economy.

Achieving Healthy NC 2030 Goals: Health Behaviors.

The following is a review of current policy and proposed legislation related to health behavior indicators in North Carolina. It is not an endorsement of any policy or bill; it is meant to serve as a resource for policy makers, health care stakeholders, and other readers of the NCMJ.

Achieving Healthy NC 2030 Goals: Clinical Care.

The following is a review of current policy and proposed legislation related to clinical care indicators in North Carolina. It is not an endorsement of any policy or bill; it is meant to serve as a resource for policy makers, health care stakeholders, and other readers of the NCMJ.

Achieving Healthy NC 2030 Goals: Physical Environment.

The following is a review of current policy and proposed legislation related to physical environment indicators in North Carolina. It is not an endorsement of any policy or bill; it is meant to serve as a resource for policy makers, health care stakeholders, and other readers of the NCMJ.

Housing as Health Care: An Interview with Housing Advocate Michelle Kennedy.

Housing's impact on health goes beyond the need for a roof over one's head. Severe housing problems, such as overcrowding, high housing costs, or lack of plumbing or kitchen facilities, contribute to poor health outcomes ranging from asthma to heart disease. Michelle Kennedy, Greensboro's neighborhood development director, discusses policies to improve housing quality in North Carolina.

Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences with Evidence-based Care: Tripp Ake and Lisa Amaya-Jackson.

Childhood trauma can have lasting impact throughout the life course, affecting both physical and mental health. But it doesn't have to be this way. To better understand the role of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) as indicators of health, the sat down with George (Tripp) Ake, PhD, and Lisa Amaya-Jackson, MD, MPH, two state experts in child traumatic stress.

American Indian Health in North Carolina.

The following is a review of current policy and proposed legislation related to the health of American Indians in North Carolina. It is not an endorsement of any policy or bill; it is meant to serve as a resource for policy makers, health care stakeholders, and other readers of the NCMJ.

Tar Heel Footprints in Health Care.

A periodic feature that recognizes individuals whose efforts-often unsung-enhance the health of North Carolinians.