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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 care4carolina@gmail.com.
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/august-c4c-stakeholder-meeting/
LOCATION:NC Healthcare Association\, 2400 Weston Pkwy\, Cary\, NC\, 27513\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stakeholder Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190923T150000
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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 care4carolina@gmail.com.
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/september-c4c-stakeholder-meeting/
LOCATION:Weymouth Woods\, 555 E. Connecticut Avenue\, Southern Pines\, North Carolina
CATEGORIES:Stakeholder Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191028T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193218
CREATED:20190801T190249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190801T190404Z
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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 care4carolina@gmail.com.
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/october-c4c-stakeholder-meeting/
LOCATION:North Carolina
CATEGORIES:Stakeholder Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Care4Carolina":MAILTO:info@care4carolina.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193218
CREATED:20190801T190451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T171318Z
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SUMMARY:December 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 care4carolina@gmail.com.
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/december-c4c-stakeholder-meeting/
LOCATION:NC Community Health Center Association\, 4917 Waters Edge Dr\, Ste 165\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stakeholder Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200127T130000
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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 care4carolina@gmail.com.
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/january-c4c-stakeholders-meeting/
LOCATION:NCHA\, 2400 Weston Parkway\, Cary\, NC\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Care4Carolina":MAILTO:info@care4carolina.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200130T180000
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SUMMARY:Screening of Left Behind: Health and Hope in North Carolina
DESCRIPTION:The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is hosting an event in Raleigh on Thursday\, January 30th at 6:00 pm for the premiere screening of Left Behind: Health and Hope in North Carolina. This new documentary short film features hardworking North Carolinians from across the state striving to care for their families and communities without access to health care. Immediately following the screening will be a live panel discussion and Q&A featuring the filmmaker\, subjects featured in the film and community leaders. Refreshments will be available before the screening.   \nThis event is part of the Medicaid Covers US public education campaign organized by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. The campaign and this film are intended to foster an important and open dialogue about the role that Medicaid plays in the lives of our friends\, neighbors and communities. As part of the campaign\, ACS CAN has partnered with award-winning documentary filmmaker\, Ky Dickens\, to produce a series of mini-documentaries that provide an in-depth look into the lives of those who have Medicaid health insurance as well as those who remain uninsured.  \nYou can see the film trailer and reserve your seat at: You can see the film trailer and reserve your seat at https://www.fightcancer.org/left-behind-health-and-hope-north-carolina
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/screening-of-left-behind-health-and-hope-in-north-carolina/
LOCATION:North Carolina Museum of History\, Raleigh\, NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200224T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200224T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193218
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SUMMARY:Think Babies™ Think Tank and Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the NC Early Education Coalition to give your input about key strategies to help babies and their families thrive! Collaborate with your early childhood colleagues and advocates in child health\, family support\, and early learning\, and celebrate the work of Think Babies NC. \nAre you passionate about babies and their families? Do you want to make an impact on programs and policies to support our state’s youngest children? Are you committed to working on infant-toddler issues? Then come take a seat at the Think Babies Think Tank and Celebration! \nAbout the Event \nJoin us for an inspiring keynote and parent panel\, Outstanding Baby Advocate Award ceremony\, and workgroups focused on healthy beginnings\, family support\, and early learning that will set the stage for improving outcomes for babies and their families. \nWho should Attend \nParents\, child care providers\, early educators\, service providers\, professionals working in child health\, family support or early education\, and anyone who cares about and advocates for our state’s youngest children and their family members. \nRegister at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/think-babiestm-think-tank-and-celebration-registration-89613168399
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/think-babies-think-tank-and-celebration/
LOCATION:McKimmon Conference Center\, 1101 Gorman St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200224T150000
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SUMMARY:February 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.
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/february-c4c-stakeholders-meeting/
LOCATION:NCHA\, 2400 Weston Parkway\, Cary\, NC\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Care4Carolina":MAILTO:info@care4carolina.com
GEO:35.8322945;-78.7774821
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200323T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200323T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193218
CREATED:20191217T210023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T210023Z
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SUMMARY:March 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.
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/march-c4c-stakeholders-meeting/
LOCATION:NCHA\, 2400 Weston Parkway\, Cary\, NC\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Care4Carolina":MAILTO:info@care4carolina.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193218
CREATED:20191217T210132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T210132Z
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SUMMARY:April 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.
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/april-c4c-stakeholders-meeting/
LOCATION:NCHA\, 2400 Weston Parkway\, Cary\, NC\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Care4Carolina":MAILTO:info@care4carolina.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200525T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200525T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193218
CREATED:20191217T210221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T210221Z
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SUMMARY:May 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.
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/may-c4c-stakeholders-meeting/
LOCATION:NCHA\, 2400 Weston Parkway\, Cary\, NC\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Care4Carolina":MAILTO:info@care4carolina.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200622T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200622T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193218
CREATED:20191217T210306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200617T205714Z
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SUMMARY:June 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.
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/june-c4c-stakeholders-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Online\, NC\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Care4Carolina":MAILTO:info@care4carolina.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200714T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200714T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193218
CREATED:20200626T142913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200626T164731Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Briefing: COVID-19 and the Health Insurance Coverage Gap
DESCRIPTION:Please join Care4Carolina for our virtual briefing on the impacts of COVID-19 and the influence of the health insurance coverage gap in North Carolina. \nOur expert panel of speakers will cover a range of topics\, including: the impact of the pandemic on our economy\, health systems\, families and children\, and chronic disease patients\, as well as the role health disparities have played in worsening the situation for so many North Carolinians. \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. \nOur director\, Erica Palmer Smith\, will also offer insight on policy options to address these concerns and share action items for attendees. \nThis event will take place over Zoom. Registration is required using the form below. \nAgenda\nWelcome and Overview \nModerator: Peg O’Connell\, Chair\, Care4Carolina Coalition \nEconomic Impact on North Carolina \nJason Gray\, Senior Fellow for Research and Policy\, NC Rural Center \nPhysician Perspective: Impact on Our Health Systems\, Families\, and Children \nDr. Lacy Hobgood\, Governor\, NC Chapter American College of Physicians; Medical Director of Adult and Pediatric Health Center at Brody School of Medicine\, East Carolina University \nPhysician Perspective: A Discussion on Chronic Disease and Health Disparities \nDr. Karen Winkfield\, Radiation Oncologist and Director of Cancer Health Equity\, Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center \nPotential Policy Options & Status of Current Legislation \nErica Palmer Smith\, Director\, Care4Carolina Coalition \nQ&A \nOpportunities for Action \n  \nMore About Our Panel of Speakers\nJason Gray \nSenior Fellow for Research and Policy\, NC Rural Center \nJason’s career has been dedicated to raising up and advancing the interests of rural communities. As senior fellow at the Rural Center\, he brings his experience linking research and over-the-horizon policy and program development to assist Center initiatives. He led the effort to create the Center’s Rural Counts policy platform and the Faith in Rural Communities program.  \nFrom 2009 to 2013\, he was director of the Center’s Office of Research and Innovation\, and managed a diverse portfolio of research and grant-making projects. As a grantmaker\, Jason oversaw the strategic development and implementation of nearly $9 million of economic innovation grants for reinvigorating North Carolina’s manufacturing sector\, alternative energy development\, and sustainable tourism industry. \nJason holds a master’s degree in regional planning from the School of Architecture at the University of Virginia\, where he held a fellowship at the Institute for Environmental Negotiation\, and a bachelor’s from Emory & Henry College\, a small Methodist school in rural Southwestern Virginia. A Virginia native\, he got to North Carolina as soon as he could. \n  \nLacy Chadwick Hobgood\, MD\, FACP\, FAAP \nClinical Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics  \nDivision Head\, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics  \nMedical Director\, Adult and Pediatric Health Center \nBrody School of Medicine\, East Carolina University \nDr. Lacy Hobgood is a North Carolina native.  He grew up in Louisburg\, which is a small town northeast of Raleigh.  He went to UNC-CH for his undergraduate education\, then to NC State for a master’s degree in Zoology\, then back to UNC-CH for medical school\, where he was in the final class of the NC Rural Health Scholars Program.  He completed his residency training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in Wilmington\, Delaware\, at Christiana Hospital and the Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children.  He then came back to North Carolina to be a small town doctor in Wadesboro as part of the NCMSF’s Community Practitioner Program.  He worked in the outpatient clinic setting\, took care of patients in the hospital\, was available for emergency room consults\, and was the medical director of a nursing home.   \nHe joined the faculty of the Brody School of Medicine during the summer of 2010.  He is now the medical director of the combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics teaching clinic\, where he sees patients and teaches medical students and resident physicians.  His primary job is to teach them how to practice effective longitudinal care.  He also serves as an attending physician for both the General Internal Medicine and Newborn Nursery inpatient teaching services at Vidant Medical Center. \nHe is the Governor of the NC Chapter of the American College of Physicians\, the Scoutmaster of Scouts BSA Troop 9\, the husband of Elizabeth and father to son Chadwick\, age 15\, and daughter Caroline\, age 10.   \n  \nKaren Winkfield\, MD\, PhD \nDirector\, Hematologic Radiation Oncology \nAssociate Director for Cancer Health Equity \nDirector\, Office of Cancer Health Equity \nWake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center \nDr. Winkfield is an Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at Wake Forest Baptist Health\, specializing in the use of radiation therapy in the treatment of hematologic malignancies (lymphoma\, leukemia\, multiple myeloma\, bone marrow transplantation) and breast cancer. She received her MD and PhD degrees at Duke University\, the 2nd black woman to graduate from Duke’s Medical Scientist Training Program. Karen completed her training at the Harvard Radiation Oncology Program in Boston\, and remained on faculty at Massachusetts General Hospital for several years before relocating to Winston-Salem. She is a national expert in health equity research and community engagement. Her research is focused on the design and implementation of programming to reduce sociocultural and economic barriers that contribute to disparate health outcomes for racial/ethnic minorities and underserved populations. Dr. Winkfield is the Associate Director for Cancer Health Equity and Director of the Office of Cancer Health Equity at WFBCCC and previously served as Chair of ASCO’s Health Equity Committee.  \n  \n\n 
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/virtual-briefing/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200727T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200727T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193218
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SUMMARY:July 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.
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/july-c4c-stakeholders-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Care4Carolina":MAILTO:info@care4carolina.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200824T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200824T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193218
CREATED:20191217T210439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200814T174421Z
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SUMMARY:August 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/august-c4c-stakeholders-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Online\, NC\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200824T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200824T170000
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SUMMARY:Medicaid Expansion: Why is it Important to You?
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, August 24 at 3:30PM ET\, Atrómitos is teaming up with the League of Women Voters of Lower Cape Fear to talk about Medicaid expansion and why it matters to you. \nJoin them for this important conversation and gain an understanding of Medicaid expansion and why it’s important to all North Carolinians\, the difference between transformation and expansion\, how COVID has made the need for expansion even more urgent\, and where our North Carolina representatives stand on expansion. And most importantly\, learn how you can make a difference. RSVP here! \nCare4Carolina Director\, Erica Palmer Smith\, will be one of the guest speakers at this event.
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/medicaid-expansion-why-is-it-important-to-you/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Online\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200831T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200831T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193218
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SUMMARY:International Overdose Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!\n\nIOAD Raleigh 2020 will take place via Zoom. Join us for Speakers\, Entertainment and Resources. Concluding with a Reading of Names and Vigil\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nBe sure to follow and like us on Facebook to get updates. The full schedule will be coming soon. \nBecause we are holding the event via Zoom everyone will need to register. You will recieve a confirmation email and link to confirm your Zoom login the week before the event. \nIMPORTANT LINKS \nFollow the event on Facebook \nRegister Names for the Lost Loved Ones Remembrance \nRegister Here
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/international-overdose-awareness-day/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Online\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200902T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200902T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193218
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SUMMARY:Virtual Forum: COVID-19 and the Health Insurance Coverage Gap in Western North Carolina
DESCRIPTION:Register here!\nCare4Carolina and the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina are proud to co-host a virtual forum for western North Carolina with AMY Wellness Foundation\, Western Carolina Medical Society\, Blue Ridge Health\, WNC Bridge Foundation\, Pisgah Health Foundation\, and UNC Health Sciences MAHEC.  \nThe virtual forum will focus on how COVID-19 and the health insurance coverage gap have impacted the western part of the state. 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 policy options 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 and Overview \nPeg O’Connell\, Chair\, Care4Carolina Coalition \nEconomic Impact on North Carolina \nJason Gray\, Senior Fellow for Research and Policy\, NC Rural Center \nCounty Government Perspective \nBecky Garland\, County Manager\, Finance Officer\, Graham County \nCommunity Health Perspective \nRichard Hudspeth\, M.D.\, CEO\, Blue Ridge Health \nChamber of Commerce Perspective \nSteve Bush\, Executive Director\, McDowell County Chamber of Commerce \nPhysician Perspective \nSusan Mims\, M.D.\, MPH\, FAAP\, Chair\, Department of Community and Public Health\, MAHEC \nNorth Carolina’s Policy Opportunity \nErica Palmer Smith\, Director\, Care4Carolina Coalition \nFacilitated Discussion \nPeg O’Connell \n 
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/virtual-forum-wnc/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Online\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193218
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SUMMARY:Mid-State Virtual Forum: COVID-19 and the Health Insurance Coverage Gap
DESCRIPTION:Register here!\nCare4Carolina and the Cone Health Foundation are proud to co-host a virtual forum for the Mid-State region with Action Greensboro\, United Way of Greater Greensboro\, Greensboro AHEC\, Guilford Community Care Network\, and the City of Reidsville.  \nThe virtual forum will focus on how COVID-19 and the health insurance coverage gap have impacted the Mid-state region. 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 \nSusan Shumaker\, President\, Cone Health Foundation \nEconomic Impact on North Carolina \nJason Gray\, Senior Fellow for Research and Policy\, NC Rural Center \nLocal Government Perspective \nJay Donecker\, Mayor of Reidsville \nHealth Provider Perspective \nYun L. Boylston\, MD MBA FAAP\, Burlington/Mebane Pediatrics \nHealth System Perspective \nAngie Orth\, Chief Executive Officer\, Randolph Health \nLocal Economy Perspective \nMichelle Gethers-Clark\, President & CEO\, United Way of Greater Greensboro \nNorth Carolina’s Policy Opportunity \nErica Palmer Smith\, Director\, Care4Carolina Coalition \nFacilitated Discussion \nPeg O’Connell \nClosing Remarks \nNancy Vaughan\, Mayor of Greensboro \n 
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/mid-state-virtual-forum/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Online\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200928T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193218
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SUMMARY:September 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/september-c4c-stakeholders-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Online\, NC\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193218
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SUMMARY:Southeast NC Virtual Forum: COVID-19 and the Health Insurance Coverage Gap
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!\nCare4Carolina and CommWell Health are proud to co-host a virtual forum for Southeast North Carolina. \nThe virtual forum will focus on how COVID-19 and the health insurance coverage gap have impacted the Southeast region. 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 \nEconomics of COVID and Uninsured in The Southeast \nJason Gray\, Senior Fellow for Research and Policy\, NC Rural Center \nCommunity Health Center Perspective \nPam Tripp\, Chief Executive Officer\, CommWell Health \nLocal Government Perspective \nEd Causey\, Sampson County Manager \nLocal Health Department Perspective \nDr. Marilyn Pearson\, Health Director\, Johnston County Public Health Department \nNorth Carolina’s Policy Opportunity \nErica Palmer Smith\, Director\, Care4Carolina Coalition \nFacilitated Discussion \nPeg O’Connell
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/southeast-virtual-forum/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Online\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193218
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SUMMARY:Central Piedmont Virtual Forum: COVID-19 and the Health Insurance Coverage Gap
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!\nCare4Carolina and Iredell Health System are proud to co-host a virtual forum for central piedmont North Carolina. \nThe virtual forum will focus on how COVID-19 and the health insurance coverage gap have impacted the central piedmont region. 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 \nMiles Atkins\, Mooresville Mayor and Director\, Corporate Affairs & Government Relations\, Iredell Health System \nEconomics of COVID and Uninsured in Central Piedmont \nJason Gray\, Senior Fellow for Research and Policy\, NC Rural Center \nHealth Provider Perspective \nJeffrey Katz\, PA-C\, DFAAPA\, Iredell Family Care Center of Taylorsville \nEconomic Development Perspective \nJenn Bosser\, President & CEO\, Iredell Economic Development Corporation \nHealthcare Safety Net Perspective \nNancy Litton\, Executive Director\, The Community Free Clinic of Cabarrus County \nNorth Carolina’s Policy Opportunity \nErica Palmer Smith\, Director\, Care4Carolina Coalition \nCare4Carolina Business Advisory Council \nMiles Atkins \nFacilitated Discussion \nPeg O’Connell
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/central-piedmont-forum/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Online\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193218
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SUMMARY:Voices on Health Care NC Oct 7 2020 - 12th Annual Jack Crum Conference
DESCRIPTION:Health Care\, the Bible\, Christian Tradition\, and Current Perspectives\nHosted by the Methodist Federation for Social Action NC Chapter \nJoin the Methodist Federation for Social Action NC Chapter as our Speakers for this Evening’s Webinar will focus on the following discussion… \nSpeaker: Rev. Dr. Laceye Warner\, Associate Dean for Wesleyan Engagement\, Duke Divinity School\nTalk: “Primitive Physick – Care of the Sick in Early Methodism”\nDr. Warner will discuss biblical and John Wesley’s Early Methodist Views on Acts of Mercy\, Health\, and Healing the Sick. \nSpeaker: Dr. G. Scott Morris\, Founder & CEO\, Church Health (Memphis\, TN)\nTalk: “How Our Current Healthcare System Developed\, the Church’s Role\, and How the Church Might Reengage”\nDr. Morris in this talk will touch on the 19th century pastor “healer\,” growth of charitable hospitals\, how employer-based health insurance & other changes in healthcare financing had an impact on church-based & public charitable hospitals and the ways Church Health\, Memphis is trying to reclaim the church’s role in providing health care. \nSpeaker: Rev. Dr. George McClain\, former national executive director\, Methodist Federation for Social Action\nTalk: “An Activist Theological Perspective on Systemic Change in Health Care Delivery”\nDuring this session of our webinar\, Rev. Dr. McClain will discuss how our health care institutions are part of the biblical “principalities and powers\,” that need to be (continually) “unmasked\,” “engaged\,” and “redeemed” from the clutches of greed\, profiteering\, racism\, etc. Now is a Kairos moment for God’s movement among us and through 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-7-2020-12th-annual-jack-crum-conference/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Online\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193218
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SUMMARY:Northeast Virtual Forum: COVID-19 and the Health Insurance Coverage Gap
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!\nCare4Carolina is proud to co-host a virtual forum for Northeast North Carolina with the Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center and Eastern AHEC. \nThe virtual forum will focus on how COVID-19 and the health insurance coverage gap have impacted the northeast region. 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 \nEconomics of COVID and Uninsured in the Northeast \nJason Gray\, Senior Fellow for Research and Policy\, NC Rural Center \nHealth Provider Perspective \nDr. Jessica Fuller-Hines\, M.D.\, F.A.A.P.M.R.\, Comprehensive Rehabilitation & Pain Specialists \nCommunity Health Center Representative \nKim Schwartz\, Chief Executive Officer\, Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center \nLocal Government and Economy Perspective \nRon Wesson\, Chairman\, Bertie County Commission\, Retired Senior Vice-Pres. and Global Leader\, The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation \nNorth Carolina’s Policy Opportunity \nErica Palmer Smith\, Director\, Care4Carolina Coalition \nFacilitated Discussion \nPeg O’Connell
URL:https://care4carolina.com/event/northeast-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:20260501T193218
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193218
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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:20201021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193218
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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:20201026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201026T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193218
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193218
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:20210125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193218
CREATED:20201207T151730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201207T151730Z
UID:10000116-1611579600-1611586800@care4carolina.com
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
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Zoom Online NC United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Online:geo:-78.6779559,35.771152
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