North Carolina Healthcare Association

There’s still time to nominate your Healthcare Heroes! Submit a Healthcare Hero that’s made a difference in your life by October 31⤵️

Healthcare workers in Western North Carolina continue to serve their communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, while grappling with the task of rebuilding their own lives. CEO of the Puerto Rico Hospital Association, Jaime Pla, recently donated on behalf of the organization, expressing solidarity and support. Give today to the North Carolina Healthcare Foundation's Disaster Relief Fund to support healthcare workers in Western North Carolina➡️: https://lnkd.in/eDVVNJzU #Helene

NC Department of Health and Human Services is urging western North Carolinians relying on private wells for drinking water to use bottled, boiled or treated water. Private wells impacted by Hurricane Helene must be disinfected and tested for dangerous bacteria. Before using septic systems impacted by the storm, safety measure and precautions are needed to ensure they are functioning properly. More here: https://bit.ly/3Nsjtr7

Happy #PAweek! We're celebrating the more than 178,700 PAs who dedicate themselves 365 days per year to delivering quality care to patients and the communities they serve. American Academy of Physician Associates #PAsGoBeyond

For North Carolinians impacted by Hurricane Helene, the North Carolina State Board of Elections has compiled resources, including county election office closures and other guidance. Find more at the link below. Exercise your civic duty, register and plan when you will vote. North Carolina's voter registration deadline is Friday. Learn how to register and more here: https://lnkd.in/eWSWgsd7 #WeCareWeVote #VoteReady #VoteNC

Join us in congratulating LaPonda Edmondson, DrPH, MHS, the new president of the North Carolina Healthcare Foundation and senior vice president of NCHA!⤵️

We're thankful for Emergency Nurses across North Carolina that care for patients and communities around the clock, each and every day. #ENWeek #EmergencyNursesWeek

#HurricaneHelene Recovery Update: 🤝 28 RNs are providing 80 12hr shifts over the next several days in Emergency Department and Labor & Delivery. 🤝 227 residents, 35 pets, and 47 #IMT, #EMS, American Red Cross North Carolina, Buncombe County Government and NC Department of Health and Human Services and other support personnel are being housed at the #WNC Agricultural Center shelter. 🤝 Our Incident Management Team has increased their presence at the shelter and has moved operations to a command bus. 🤝 Fire and Life Safety Coordinator, Jay Baker, is now deployed to #BurkeCounty as part of an IMT supporting Finance & Administration.

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, AdventHealth Hendersonville team members have been dedicated to providing caring, not just for the community, but for each other as well. Our team members have been resilient and have continued to show up to support their coworkers and community throughout this devasting natural disaster. Shortly after the storm hit, AdventHealth Hendersonville quickly set up a distribution of supplies for our team members to ensure that each employee and their family were compassionately cared for during this time. Listen as our Surgical Services team member, Britt Goodwin, CST, gathers supplies for a co-worker in need. To each of our incredible team members who went above and beyond to care for those around you, we say 'Thank you.' Click here to learn more or donate to our Team Member Care Fund, where funds go directly to helping and supporting our team members. https://bit.ly/3BuYbqn