Impact Health

Before you start your holiday break, check out our November edition of HOP Happenings! This month's edition is full of exciting stories, from Hurricane Helene recovery stories to learning more about our new team members! Read more at https://lnkd.in/eiBkgCYz

Are you a CHW in WNC? Register today for our free Rise and Thrive Retreat! Take a break from recovery efforts and join us for a day of self-care, connection, and community. Open to all CHWs (with or without certification) in our region! Lunch and live Spanish/English interpretation will be provided. Register for the event at https://lnkd.in/eENfjPxF - ?Es usted un Promotores de Salud en el Oeste de Carolina del Norte? ?Regístrese hoy para nuestro retiro gratuito Levántate y Prospera! Tómese un descanso de los esfuerzos de recuperación y únase a nosotros. Acompá?enos en un día de autocuidado, conexión y comunidad. ?Abierto a todos los Promotores de Salud (con o sin certificación) de nuestra región! Habrá almuerzo e interpretación en vivo espa?ol/inglés. Inscríbete en el evento en https://lnkd.in/eENfjPxF

Immediately following Hurricane Helene, Dayspring Foundation was left without power, water, and cell service. With no way to reach clients digitally, Dayspring quickly visited clients in person to assess damage. A $10,000 grant distributed by Impact Health enabled Dayspring to help hurricane-impacted clients pay for gas to run generators, replace clothes lost to the storm, and pay rent after losing jobs. Dayspring is also helping community members get screened for Medicaid eligibility.

We were excited to have the opportunity to spend two days with our colleagues at Access East, Inc, Community Care of the Lower Cape Fear, and the NCDHHS in Winston-Salem where we explored #NCHOP successes to date and new opportunities to learn and grow as we plan for another five years of good work under a new 1115 waiver once approved. We’re looking forward to sharing even more healthy opportunities across North Carolina in 2025!

We are excited to welcome Destiny Roberts to our team! Destiny joins us as a care navigator, where she will serve as a point of contact for both eligible and enrolled HOP participants. Read more about her new role and previous experience at https://ow.ly/v8jr50Uc08h

#HOPInTheNews According to NCDHHS, "the state is spending about $85 less in medical costs per Healthy Opportunities Pilots (HOP) beneficiary per month." Read more below about the social impact of HOP in this recent article from Forbes.

We are so excited to welcome Amanda Huskin to our team! Amanda joins us as an executive assistant for both our operation and diversity and innovation teams. Amanda is passionate about organizational efficiency and tackling complex problems, which makes her a perfect fit for our dynamic organization. Learn more about her new role and her experience at https://ow.ly/1t1n50UamWZ

Starting your Monday with a little bit of cheer. Check out this most recent client feedback we received: "I appreciate everything that these programs have helped me. They are helping my family in our darkest times right now." #OverheardatHOP #HealthyOpportunities

Last week, Corey and Brandi traveled to one of our HSOs, Neighbors Feeding Neighbors, to volunteer! They helped sort through donations and move them into trailers for storage. Incredible work is happening in our communities to help those affected by Hurricane Helene, and we are grateful to provide support whenever we can!

Join us as we celebrate Transgender Awareness Week from November 13 - 19. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive and supportive of all our trans and gender-diverse family and friends. Transgender individuals, especially trans women, people of color, and youth, face disproportionate rates of discrimination, mental health challenges, and limited access to affirming healthcare. In fact, studies show that over 80% of trans youth report feeling unsafe in their schools, highlighting the need for inclusive spaces and supportive resources. This week was created to increase awareness of the many contributions made by transgender community members and the challenges they face every day. This week leads up to Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20, a day to honor those lost to anti-transgender violence. Learn more and discover ways to support this community at https://lnkd.in/dWGRZRcn and locally at https://tranzmission.org/ #TransAwarenessWeek #TransIsBeautiful