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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T080000
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SUMMARY:Bleeding Disorders Foundation of NC Advocacy Days
DESCRIPTION:Bleeding Disorders Foundation of North Carolina (BFDNC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of persons affected by bleeding disorders through advocacy\, education\, promotion of research\, and delivery of supportive programs and services. The BDFNC Advocacy Days is an opportunity to educate policymakers on the importance of healthcare and access to medications/services for people with bleeding disorders. \nJune 15 – 6:30pm – Training & Dinner\nJune 16 – all day – Legislative meetings
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/bleeding-disorders-foundation-of-nc-advocacy-days/2022-06-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T183000
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SUMMARY:Bleeding Disorders Foundation of NC Advocacy Days
DESCRIPTION:Bleeding Disorders Foundation of North Carolina (BFDNC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of persons affected by bleeding disorders through advocacy\, education\, promotion of research\, and delivery of supportive programs and services. The BDFNC Advocacy Days is an opportunity to educate policymakers on the importance of healthcare and access to medications/services for people with bleeding disorders. \nJune 15 – 6:30pm – Training & Dinner\nJune 16 – all day – Legislative meetings
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/bleeding-disorders-foundation-of-nc-advocacy-days/2022-06-15/
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SUMMARY:2022 ACS CAN North Carolina Cancer Action Day
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest in participating in the 2022 ACS CAN North Carolina Cancer Action Day on June 15th in Raleigh\, NC. This special day will be an opportunity for us to come together to advocate for the future of healthcare in North Carolina. It is time to expand Medicaid so all North Carolinians have access to affordable and quality healthcare. \nEveryone is welcome to attend! Whether you are a veteran volunteer or brand new to ACS CAN and advocacy\, we will help you get ready for the day and make sure you are well prepared. \nhttps://www.fightcancer.org/actions/2022-acs-can-north-carolina-cancer-action-day#:~:text=Thank%20you%20for%20your%20interest%20in%20participating%20in\,for%20the%20future%20of%20healthcare%20in%20North%20Carolina.
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/2022-acs-can-north-carolina-cancer-action-day/
LOCATION:Raleigh\, NC
ORGANIZER;CN="ACS CAN":MAILTO:DERWIN.MONTGOMERY@CANCER.ORG
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053059
CREATED:20220531T113514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T145344Z
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SUMMARY:Invitation Only: Care4Carolina: Closing the Coverage Gap for Southeastern NC
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/closing-the-coverage-gap-for-southeastern-nc/
ORGANIZER;CN="Care4Carolina":MAILTO:info@care4carolina.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053059
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SUMMARY:HIV Speaks on Jones Street 2022
DESCRIPTION:For 2022\, we are thrilled to be back in-person at the North Carolina General Assembly! We would love to have a great showing of folks from across the state who will be able to meet with policy makers representing their respective areas about such important and timely issues\, so be sure to register so we can schedule legislative meetings. We will kick off with a morning program at 8:45 AM that will include welcoming remarks\, a panel with advocates from across NC\, and a briefing on relevant public policy issues related to HIV & HCV in North Carolina this year. Group meetings will be scheduled with elected officials throughout the day directly following the opening program and will likely go until around 3PM. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/hiv-speaks-on-jones-street-2022/
ORGANIZER;CN="NC AIDS Action Network":MAILTO:matt@ncaan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053059
CREATED:20220519T194724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T194755Z
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SUMMARY:LEADing The Conversation on HIV in NC
DESCRIPTION:Team NC AIDS Action Network and our partners at Southern AIDS Coalition will also be hosting “LEADing The Conversation on HIV in NC”\, a virtual training focused on HIV advocacy\, policy\, and storytelling\, this Thursday\, May 19th from 5:30PM-7:00PM. This will be a great opportunity to brush up on some advocacy skills in preparation for HIV Speaks on Jones Street\, so you do not want to miss it! \nClick here to register. 
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/2975/
ORGANIZER;CN="NC AIDS Action Network":MAILTO:matt@ncaan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053059
CREATED:20220425T173818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T174007Z
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SUMMARY:NCHA Virtual Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Please join NCHA for a free statewide virtual town hall discussion about the state of rural health care in North Carolina. The event will be held on Zoom and streamed on NCHA’s facebook page on Thursday\, April 28 at 1 pm. \nThe conversation will be moderated by Joann Anderson\, Senior Advisor\, Ascendient\, and former CEO\, UNC Health Southeastern. \nOur guest panel will include: \nBert Beard\, CEO\, Maria Parham Health\, a Duke LifePoint Hospital\nPaul Hammes\, CEO\, Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital\nJames Hoekstra\, MD\, President\, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist-High Point Medical Center\nAngela Orth\, President\, Cone Health Annie Penn Hospital\nRoxie Wells\, MD\, President\, Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital \nDon’t miss this conversation about challenges and opportunities facing health systems and hospitals serving our state’s rural areas\, and how they are working to improve community health. \nRegister here: https://nchealthcare.org/events/the-state-of-rural-health-care-in-north-carolina/ 
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/ncha-virtual-town-hall/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053059
CREATED:20210126T203719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T203719Z
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SUMMARY:October C4C Stakeholder Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Care4Carolina stakeholders meet monthly to discuss current legislative action\, upcoming events\, new partnerships\, and other issues affecting the health insurance gap. We strive to raise public awareness and provide education to our members and other constituencies to find a solution for closing the health insurance gap in North Carolina. \nIf you or your organization are interested in attending stakeholder meetings\, please contact Director Erica Palmer Smith at erica@care4carolina.com. \nPlease contact Erica if you wish to receive a calendar invitation for this event.
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/october-c4c-stakeholder-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Online\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stakeholder Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Care4Carolina":MAILTO:info@care4carolina.com
GEO:35.771152;-78.6779559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053059
CREATED:20210126T203613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T203613Z
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SUMMARY:September C4C Stakeholder Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Care4Carolina stakeholders meet monthly to discuss current legislative action\, upcoming events\, new partnerships\, and other issues affecting the health insurance gap. We strive to raise public awareness and provide education to our members and other constituencies to find a solution for closing the health insurance gap in North Carolina. \nIf you or your organization are interested in attending stakeholder meetings\, please contact Director Erica Palmer Smith at erica@care4carolina.com. \nPlease contact Erica if you wish to receive a calendar invitation for this event.
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/september-c4c-stakeholder-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Online\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stakeholder Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Care4Carolina":MAILTO:info@care4carolina.com
GEO:35.771152;-78.6779559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210823T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053059
CREATED:20210126T203303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T203303Z
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SUMMARY:August C4C Stakeholder Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Care4Carolina stakeholders meet monthly to discuss current legislative action\, upcoming events\, new partnerships\, and other issues affecting the health insurance gap. We strive to raise public awareness and provide education to our members and other constituencies to find a solution for closing the health insurance gap in North Carolina. \nIf you or your organization are interested in attending stakeholder meetings\, please contact Director Erica Palmer Smith at erica@care4carolina.com. \nPlease contact Erica if you wish to receive a calendar invitation for this event.
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/august-c4c-stakeholder-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Online\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stakeholder Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Care4Carolina":MAILTO:info@care4carolina.com
GEO:35.771152;-78.6779559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053059
CREATED:20210726T190512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T191605Z
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SUMMARY:Business Forum: Forsyth
DESCRIPTION:**REGISTER THROUGH THE FORM BELOW** \nAmerican Rescue Plan Opportunities for Forsyth County \nThe forum will focus on both immediate and long-term structural opportunities available through the American Rescue Plan to help rebuild our local economy post-Covid. A portion of this event will highlight the new federal incentive to close NC’s coverage gap\, and the impact that would have on small businesses and their employees. \nTime: August 4\, 2021 from 11:30am-1:00pm \nLunch will be provided. \nLocation: Innovation Quarter \n575 N. Patterson Ave.\, Winston-Salem\, NC 27101 \nRoom: Biotech Place \n  \nSpeakers \nErica Palmer Smith \nExecutive Director\, Care4Carolina \n  \nDan Gerlach \nDan Gerlach LLC\, former Golden LEAF President and Governor’s Budget Advisor \n  \nJulie Ann Freischlag\, MD \nChief Executive Officer\, Wake Forest Baptist Health \nDean\, Wake Forest School of Medicine \nChief Academic Officer\, Atrium Health Enterprise \n  \nLeighton Ku\, PhD\, MPH \nDirector\, Center of Health Policy Research \nMilken Institute School of Public Health \nGeorge Washington University \n 
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/business-forum-forsyth/
CATEGORIES:Regional Business Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053059
CREATED:20210722T210644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T190507Z
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SUMMARY:Business Forum: Guilford
DESCRIPTION:**REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW AT CAPACITY** \nAmerican Rescue Plan Opportunities for Guilford County \nThe forum will focus on both immediate and long-term structural opportunities available through the American Rescue Plan to help rebuild our local economics post-Covid. A portion of this event will highlight the new federal incentive to close NC’s coverage gap\, and the impact that would have on small businesses and their employees. \nTime: August 3\, 2021 from 11:30am-1:00pm \nLunch will be provided. \nLocation: Union Square Campus \n124 East Gate City Boulevard\, Greensboro\, NC 27406 \nRoom 166 \n  \nSpeakers \nErica Palmer Smith \nExecutive Director\, Care4Carolina \n  \nDan Gerlach \nDan Gerlach LLC\, former Golden LEAF President and Governor’s Budget Advisor \n  \nWilson Lester \nCo-Founder and Manager Partner\, Partners in Equity \n  \nLeighton Ku\, PhD\, MPH \nProfessor\, Dept. of Health and Policy Management \nDirector\, Center for Health Policy Research \nMilken Institute School of Public Health \nGeorge Washington University \n  \nThank you for you interest in this event! We have reached our capacity for this event and are unable to accept new registrations at this time.
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/business-forum-guilford/
CATEGORIES:Regional Business Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210726T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210726T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053059
CREATED:20210126T203200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T203200Z
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SUMMARY:July C4C Stakeholder Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Care4Carolina stakeholders meet monthly to discuss current legislative action\, upcoming events\, new partnerships\, and other issues affecting the health insurance gap. We strive to raise public awareness and provide education to our members and other constituencies to find a solution for closing the health insurance gap in North Carolina. \nIf you or your organization are interested in attending stakeholder meetings\, please contact Director Erica Palmer Smith at erica@care4carolina.com. \nPlease contact Erica if you wish to receive a calendar invitation for this event.
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/july-c4c-stakeholder-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Online\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stakeholder Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Care4Carolina":MAILTO:info@care4carolina.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T100000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053059
CREATED:20210615T192537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T160332Z
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SUMMARY:Care4Carolina Virtual Prayer Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:  \nHosted by the Care4Carolina Faith Advisory Council \nJoin with faith leaders across NC to pray for state leaders and all those who fall into the health insurance coverage gap. \nNo registration required. Zoom information below. \nZoom Link: bit.ly/C4CPrayerBreakfast \nMeeting ID: 846 1135 7973 \nPasscode: 086092 \n  \nWe hope you are able to join us!
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/care4carolina-virtual-prayer-breakfast/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Online\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053059
CREATED:20210615T145948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T015438Z
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SUMMARY:Business Forum: Waynesville
DESCRIPTION:***REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED*** \nAmerican Rescue Plan Opportunities for Western North Carolina \nThe forum will focus on both immediate and long-term structural opportunities available through the American Rescue Plan to help rebuild our local economics post-Covid. A portion of this event will highlight the new federal incentive to close NC’s coverage gap\, and the impact that would have on small businesses and their employees. \nTime: June 29\, 2021 from 11:30am-1:00pm \nLunch is provided. \nLocation: Wells Events Center \n33 Wells Events Way\, Waynesville\, NC
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/business-forum-waynesville/
LOCATION:Wells Events Center\, 33 Wells Events Way\, Waynesville\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Business Forum
ORGANIZER;CN="Care4Carolina":MAILTO:info@care4carolina.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T093000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053059
CREATED:20210610T180319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T183601Z
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SUMMARY:Business Forum: Tryon
DESCRIPTION:***REGISTER THROUGH THE FORM BELOW*** \nAmerican Rescue Plan Opportunities for Western North Carolina \nThe forum will focus on both immediate and long-term structural opportunities available through the American Rescue Plan to help rebuild our local economics post-Covid. A portion of this event will highlight the new federal incentive to close NC’s coverage gap\, and the impact that would have on small businesses and their employees. \nTime: June 29\, 2021 from 8:00-9:30am \nBreakfast is provided. \nLocation: Tryon International Equestrian Center \n25 International Blvd\, Mill Spring\, NC 28756 \n  \nSPEAKERS \nSharon Decker \nPresident\, Carolinas Operations\, Tryon Equestrian Partners at Tryon Resort\, Tryon International Equestrian Center \nMatt Raker \nExecutive Director\, Mountain Bizworks \nDan Gerlach \nDan Gerlach LLC\, former Golden LEAF President and Governor’s Budget Advisor \nPatrick Woodie \nPresident and CEO\, Rural Center \nErica Palmer Smith \nExecutive Director\, Care4Carolina \n  \nRSVP
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/business-forum-tryon/
LOCATION:Tryon International Equestrian Center\, International Pavilion – The Ridge\, 25 International Blvd\, Mill Spring\, NC\, 28756
CATEGORIES:Regional Business Forum
ORGANIZER;CN="Care4Carolina":MAILTO:info@care4carolina.com
GEO:35.2836461;-82.0670809
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210628T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053059
CREATED:20210615T190644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T190644Z
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SUMMARY:Business Forum: Lenoir
DESCRIPTION:***REGISTER THROUGH THE FORM BELOW*** \nAmerican Rescue Plan Opportunities for Western North Carolina \nThe forum will focus on both immediate and long-term structural opportunities available through the American Rescue Plan to help rebuild our local economics post-Covid. A portion of this event will highlight the new federal incentive to close NC’s coverage gap\, and the impact that would have on small businesses and their employees. \nTime: June 28\, 2021 from 3:30-5:00pm \nRefreshments are provided. \nLocation: JE Broyhill Civic Center \n1913 Hickory Blvd SE\, Lenoir\, NC \n  \nSPEAKERS \nLaura Easton \nPresident and Chief Executive Officer\, Caldwell UNC Health Care \nMatt Raker \nExecutive Director\, Mountain Bizworks \nDan Gerlach \nDan Gerlach LLC\, former Golden LEAF President and Governor’s Budget Advisor \nPatrick Woodie \nPresident and CEO\, Rural Center \nErica Palmer Smith \nExecutive Director\, Care4Carolina \n  \n\n 
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/business-forum-lenoir/
LOCATION:JE Broyhill Civic Center\, 1913 Hickory Blvd SE\, Lenoir\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Business Forum
ORGANIZER;CN="Care4Carolina":MAILTO:info@care4carolina.com
GEO:35.8817687;-81.5120663
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210628T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053059
CREATED:20210126T203056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T203056Z
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SUMMARY:June C4C Stakeholder Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Care4Carolina stakeholders meet monthly to discuss current legislative action\, upcoming events\, new partnerships\, and other issues affecting the health insurance gap. We strive to raise public awareness and provide education to our members and other constituencies to find a solution for closing the health insurance gap in North Carolina. \nIf you or your organization are interested in attending stakeholder meetings\, please contact Director Erica Palmer Smith at erica@care4carolina.com. \nPlease contact Erica if you wish to receive a calendar invitation for this event.
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/june-c4c-stakeholder-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Online\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stakeholder Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Care4Carolina":MAILTO:info@care4carolina.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210625T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053059
CREATED:20210615T200439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T200439Z
UID:10000134-1624617000-1624622400@care4carolina.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Business Forum: NC East
DESCRIPTION:***REGISTER HERE*** \nAmerican Rescue Plan Opportunities for Eastern North Carolina \nThe forum will focus on both immediate and long-term structural opportunities available through the American Rescue Plan to help rebuild our local economics post-Covid. A portion of this event will highlight the new federal incentive to close NC’s coverage gap\, and the impact that would have on small businesses and their employees. \nTime: June 25\, 2021 from 10:30am-12:00pm \nLocation: Zoom \nRegistration required for zoom information. Use link above to register. \n  \nSPEAKERS \nVann Rogerson \nPresident and CEO\, NCEast Alliance \nDan Gerlach \nDan Gerlach LLC\, former Golden LEAF President and Governor’s Budget Advisor \nPatrick Woodie \nPresident and CEO\, Rural Center \nErica Palmer Smith \nExecutive Director\, Care4Carolina
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/virtual-business-forum-nc-east/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Online\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210524T130000
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SUMMARY:May C4C Stakeholder Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Care4Carolina stakeholders meet monthly to discuss current legislative action\, upcoming events\, new partnerships\, and other issues affecting the health insurance gap. We strive to raise public awareness and provide education to our members and other constituencies to find a solution for closing the health insurance gap in North Carolina. \nIf you or your organization are interested in attending stakeholder meetings\, please contact Director Erica Palmer Smith at erica@care4carolina.com. \nPlease contact Erica if you wish to receive a calendar invitation for this event.
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/may-c4c-stakeholder-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Online\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stakeholder Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Care4Carolina":MAILTO:info@care4carolina.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053059
CREATED:20210126T202813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T202813Z
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SUMMARY:April C4C Stakeholder Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Care4Carolina stakeholders meet monthly to discuss current legislative action\, upcoming events\, new partnerships\, and other issues affecting the health insurance gap. We strive to raise public awareness and provide education to our members and other constituencies to find a solution for closing the health insurance gap in North Carolina. \nIf you or your organization are interested in attending stakeholder meetings\, please contact Director Erica Palmer Smith at erica@care4carolina.com. \nPlease contact Erica if you wish to receive a calendar invitation for this event.
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/april-c4c-stakeholder-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Online\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stakeholder Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Care4Carolina":MAILTO:info@care4carolina.com
GEO:35.771152;-78.6779559
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210326T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053059
CREATED:20210323T200915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T203138Z
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SUMMARY:WNC Listening Session on Closing the Health Insurance Coverage Gap
DESCRIPTION:The Care4Carolina Business Advisory Council is proud to co-sponsor a listening session on closing the health insurance coverage gap in western North Carolina with the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority and the NC Rural Center. \nRegistration is not required for this event. \nSouthwestern Community College will be live-streaming the event for public viewing at https://livestream.com/southwesterncc/menc2021
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/wnc-listening-session-on-closing-the-health-insurance-coverage-gap/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053059
CREATED:20210126T202709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T202709Z
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SUMMARY:March C4C Stakeholder Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Care4Carolina stakeholders meet monthly to discuss current legislative action\, upcoming events\, new partnerships\, and other issues affecting the health insurance gap. We strive to raise public awareness and provide education to our members and other constituencies to find a solution for closing the health insurance gap in North Carolina. \nIf you or your organization are interested in attending stakeholder meetings\, please contact Director Erica Palmer Smith at erica@care4carolina.com. \nPlease contact Erica if you wish to receive a calendar invitation for this event.
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/march-c4c-stakeholder-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Online\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stakeholder Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Care4Carolina":MAILTO:info@care4carolina.com
GEO:35.771152;-78.6779559
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053059
CREATED:20210126T202549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T202549Z
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SUMMARY:February C4C Stakeholder Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Care4Carolina stakeholders meet monthly to discuss current legislative action\, upcoming events\, new partnerships\, and other issues affecting the health insurance gap. We strive to raise public awareness and provide education to our members and other constituencies to find a solution for closing the health insurance gap in North Carolina. \nIf you or your organization are interested in attending stakeholder meetings\, please contact Director Erica Palmer Smith at erica@care4carolina.com. \nPlease contact Erica if you wish to receive a calendar invitation for this event.
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/february-c4c-stakeholder-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Online\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stakeholder Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Care4Carolina":MAILTO:info@care4carolina.com
GEO:35.771152;-78.6779559
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053059
CREATED:20201207T151730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201207T151730Z
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SUMMARY:January C4C Stakeholders Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Care4Carolina stakeholders meet monthly to discuss current legislative action\, upcoming events\, new partnerships\, and other issues affecting the health insurance gap. We strive to raise public awareness and provide education to our members and other constituencies to find a solution for closing the health insurance gap in North Carolina. \nIf you or your organization are interested in attending stakeholder meetings\, please contact Director Erica Palmer Smith at erica@care4carolina.com. \nPlease contact Erica if you wish to receive a calendar invitation for this event.
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/january-c4c-stakeholders-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Online\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stakeholder Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Care4Carolina":MAILTO:info@care4carolina.com
GEO:35.771152;-78.6779559
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053059
CREATED:20201207T151608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201207T151749Z
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SUMMARY:November/December C4C Stakeholders Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Care4Carolina stakeholders meet monthly to discuss current legislative action\, upcoming events\, new partnerships\, and other issues affecting the health insurance gap. We strive to raise public awareness and provide education to our members and other constituencies to find a solution for closing the health insurance gap in North Carolina. \nIf you or your organization are interested in attending stakeholder meetings\, please contact Director Erica Palmer Smith at erica@care4carolina.com. \nPlease contact Erica if you wish to receive a calendar invitation for this event.
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/november-december-c4c-stakeholders-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Online\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stakeholder Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Care4Carolina":MAILTO:info@care4carolina.com
GEO:35.771152;-78.6779559
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201026T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053059
CREATED:20191217T210555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200814T174529Z
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SUMMARY:October C4C Stakeholders Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Care4Carolina stakeholders meet monthly to discuss current legislative action\, upcoming events\, new partnerships\, and other issues affecting the health insurance gap. We strive to raise public awareness and provide education to our members and other constituencies to find a solution for closing the health insurance gap in North Carolina. \nIf you or your organization are interested in attending stakeholder meetings\, please contact Director Erica Palmer Smith at care4carolina@gmail.com. \nPlease contact Erica if you wish to receive a calendar invitation for this event.
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/october-c4c-stakeholders-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Online\, NC\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Care4Carolina":MAILTO:info@care4carolina.com
GEO:35.771152;-78.6779559
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053059
CREATED:20200918T133642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T133642Z
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SUMMARY:Voices on Health Care NC Oct 21 2020 - 12th Annual Jack Crum Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Cost and Economic Impact of Our Current Health Care Crisis\nHosted by the Methodist Federation for Social Action NC Chapter \nJoin us as our Speakers for this Evening’s Webinar will focus on the following discussion… \nWilliam Munn\, Senior Policy Analyst\, Health Advocacy Project\, NC Justice Center\nWilliam Munn will discuss “Our Employment Based Health Insurance and the Coverage Gap.” How funding of healthcare developed and is currently funded in the US. Who is covered and who is left out? What does it cost? How has the Covid-19 crisis made things worse? And US Expenditures on Healthcare vs other Western Countries. \nPeg O’Connell\, Chair of Care4Carolina\nPeg O’Connell share with us “The Cost and Benefits of Medicaid Expansion\, a Potential NC Solution.” How Medicaid Expansion would affect healthcare access\, improve health outcomes\, and impact NC economically. She will discuss impact of Medicaid expansion on other states\, efforts to pass Medicaid expansion in NC\, and legislation currently before the NC General Assembly. \nRebecca Cerese\, Healthcare for All NC\nRebecca Cerese will discuss “Universal Coverage. The Argument for Medicare for All.” Why many believe this type of healthcare financing would be the most cost effective and provide the broadest range of health care coverage. What is the experience in other countries? What are the barriers to adoption & implementation in the US. \nRegister here in advance on Zoom for a secure link by email. \nFor more information\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/voices-on-health-care-nc-oct-21-2020-12th-annual-jack-crum-conference/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Online\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053059
CREATED:20200930T193059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201002T144245Z
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SUMMARY:Forsyth County Virtual Forum: COVID-19 and the Health Insurance Coverage Gap
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!\nCare4Carolina is proud to co-host a virtual forum for Forsyth County with the Partnership for Prosperity and the American Heart Association. \nThe virtual forum will focus on how COVID-19 and the health insurance coverage gap have impacted the county. Our expert panel of speakers will provide local perspectives on the issue and discuss a variety of topics\, including: the economic impact of the pandemic and rising unemployment rates\, challenges to our health systems\, health disparities\, and the struggles that community health and public health professionals face in confronting the virus. \nWe will discuss how closing the health insurance coverage gap is vital to the health of our citizens\, and to alleviating the devastating impacts of this pandemic. \nAdditionally\, Care4Carolina’s Director\, Erica Palmer Smith\, will offer insight on the policy opportunity that North Carolina has to address some of the concerns discussed during the forum. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to engage with the panel and fellow participants to discuss the health care issues our state is facing related to the health insurance coverage gap. \nThis virtual forum will take place over Zoom. \nClick here to register for this event. Participants will receive a confirmation email following registration with the Zoom link to join the forum. Registration is required. \nThe forum agenda with speaker information is included below. \n  \nAgenda\nWelcome from Co-hosts \nPeg O’Connell\, Chair\, Care4Carolina Coalition \nPaula McCoy\, Interim Director\, The Partnership for Prosperity \nEconomic Briefing \nMark Hall\, J.D.\, Professor of Law and Public Health\, Wake Forest University \nHealth Briefing \nJamy Ard\, M.D.\, Professor\, Epidemiology and Prevention\, Wake Forest School of Medicine \nLocal Community Perspective \nCindy Gordineer\, President & CEO\, United Way of Forsyth County \nNorth Carolina’s Policy Opportunity \nErica Palmer Smith\, Director\, Care4Carolina Coalition \nFacilitated Discussion \nPeg O’Connell
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/forsyth-forum/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Online\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053059
CREATED:20200918T133355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T133355Z
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SUMMARY:Voices on Health Care NC Oct 14 2020 - 12th Annual Jack Crum Conference
DESCRIPTION:Our Health Care Crisis and Its Impact on Diverse Populations\nHosted by the Methodist Federation for Social Action NC Chapter \nJoin us as our Speakers for this Evening’s Webinar will focus on the following discussion… \nKaren M Winkfield\, MD\, PhD\, Radiation Oncologist\, Co-Chair NC Advisory Committee on Cancer Coordination & Control\nDr. Winkfield will discuss “Health Care Disparities for People of Color and Other Minority Groups.” What factors contribute to disparate health outcomes? An overview of the impact of social location (race\, gender\, education\, employment\, income\, disability\, age\, and other variables) on access\, quality\, and affordability of healthcare and health outcomes. \nJason Gray\, Senior Fellow for Research & Policy\, NC Rural Center\nJason Gray will talk with us about “Rural Health in NC\, a System in Crisis.” This talk will explore the closure of rural hospitals\, the lack of healthcare providers\, and the unique issues facing rural residents of our state\, touching also on how NC’s refusal to expand Medicaid has exacerbated the problems. \nAdam Sotak\, Public Engagement Officer\, NC Child\nAdam Sotak shares with us “Health Challenges Facing Women and Children.” The unique challenges that women and vulnerable children face under our current healthcare system. The work of NC Child and other advocacy organizations and how they areas trying to make a difference. \nRegister here in advance on Zoom for a secure link by email. \nFor more information\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/voices-on-health-care-nc-oct-14-2020-12th-annual-jack-crum-conference/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Online\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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