https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/states/north-carolina Rural health resources for North Carolina with information provided by the Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://schs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/units/ldas/docs/2025-NC-StateHealthAssessment.pdf Offers a comprehensive look at the health and well-being of North Carolinians and provides the mid-cycle review of Healthy North Carolina 2030 (HNC 2030). Evaluates progress on statewide health goals, identifies emerging trends, and assesses opportunities to strengthen conditions that influence health. Mentions rural throughout. -- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27976 Thu, 21 May 2026 11:24:56 -0500 https://www.ncha.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Economic_Impact_NC_Hospitals_RTI_2026_Report.pdf Reports on the statewide and regional economic contributions of 113 hospitals across North Carolina. Features statistics including number of hospitals by county designation and number of beds, with breakdowns by nonmetropolitan, micropolitan, and metropolitan areas. -- North Carolina Healthcare Association https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27946 Fri, 15 May 2026 11:11:29 -0500 https://nchealthworkforce.unc.edu/pdf/CPSS-Snapshot.pdf Presents statistics on North Carolina peer support specialists, including demographics, rate per 10,000 population with breakdowns by metro and nonmetro areas, and a county-level map showing rate per 10,000 population as of 2024. -- The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27908 Fri, 08 May 2026 14:10:34 -0500 https://nchealthworkforce.unc.edu/pdf/CHW_Snapshot.pdf Presents statistics on numbers of community health workers (CHWs) in North Carolina with breakdowns by metro and nonmetro areas, statistics on certification level, and a county-level map showing numbers of CHWs per 10,000 population as of 2024. -- The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27906 Fri, 08 May 2026 13:58:21 -0500 https://nchealthworkforce.unc.edu/pdf/Addiction_Counselors.pdf Offers statistics on number of addiction counselors in North Carolina, with breakdowns by type; demographics; county-level maps showing number of licensed clinical addiction specialists and certified drug and alcohol counselors per 10,000 population; and metro and nonmetro rate to 10,000 population by credential type, as of 2024. -- The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27905 Fri, 08 May 2026 13:42:25 -0500 https://www.niwrc.org/events/specialty-institute-skills-engaging-tribal-leadership-domestic-violence-prevention-and Durham NC<br>July 28, 2026 -- National Indigenous Women's Resource Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/25162 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1059924X.2026.2656163 Explores access to and use of phones among migrant and seasonal farmworkers in North Carolina to identify barriers to managing healthcare and reporting emergencies. Discusses how international phone numbers impact participation with the healthcare system. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27846 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:49:54 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6569 Funding for free grant writing support for Western North Carolina nonprofits and municipalities. -- Dogwood Health Trust https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6569 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:36:36 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6565 Grant to support innovative, community-driven approaches that address mental health challenges and improve access to care in rural areas served by West Fraser Timber Company. -- Mental Health America https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6565 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:28:46 -0500 https://www.jneb.org/article/S1499-4046(26)00007-2/fulltext Examines changes in food literacy among 140 diabetic or prediabetic adults without insurance participating in the Fresh Start Food is Medicine (FIM) + Food Literacy intervention, which provided group classes on food literacy, direct provision of produce, and health coaching in rural, eastern North Carolina. Provides data on racial and ethnic disparities in food literacy before and after participation. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27761 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:28:30 -0500 https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/office-rural-health/rural-health-transformation-program/rural-health-transformation-program-grant-opportunities Lists funding opportunities available through the North Carolina Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to help implement North Carolina's approved RHTP initiatives and activities. -- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27607 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:28:16 -0500 https://ncmedicaljournal.com/article/146069-unpacking-the-primary-care-clinician-index-understanding-how-changes-in-population-and-workforce-supply-affect-access-to-primary-care-in-north-caroli Analyzes the primary care clinician supply between 2017 and 2024 to identify how it has changed with regard to physician, population, and geographic characteristics including rurality. Discusses how the studied characteristics indicate access to care. Discusses the role of the nurse practitioner workforce in increasing access to care. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27539 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:31:25 -0500 https://ncmedicaljournal.com/article/147488-trends-in-non-emergency-medical-transportation-during-medicaid-transformation-in-north-carolina Examines the impact of Medicaid transformation on non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) services in North Carolina in the shift from fee-for-service (FFS) to Managed Care. Utilizes 2019-2023 Medicaid claims data to analyze NEMT service provision trends according to cost, travel mode, public versus private provider, and urban versus rural geography. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27537 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:02:57 -0500 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00031348261429424 Examines patient bypass of nearest surgical hospital (NSH) in North Carolina. Utilizes 2016-2019 patient data to analyze bypassing of local surgery care according to rurality of NSH and facility characteristics, general surgery workforce density by county, and patient characteristics, including residence of metro, micro, small town, or rural area. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27426 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:31:50 -0600 https://www.easternahec.net/courses-and-events/77354/2026-rural-health-symposium-understanding-rural-realities---care-rooted-in-community Greenville NC<br>August 6, 2026 -- North Carolina Area Health Education Center Program https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/24968 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://ncmedicaljournal.com/article/137497-rebuilding-maternal-health-access-in-western-north-carolina-addressing-critical-gaps-amplified-by-hurricane-helene Discusses the impact of Hurricane Helene on maternal health in rural North Carolina. Focuses on maternal healthcare workforce shortages, access issues in isolated areas, maternal morbidity and mortality, rural health disparities, and more. Offers suggestions to improve rural maternal health in North Carolina, including enhancing data collection, strengthening infrastructure and access, and addressing the social determinants of health. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27149 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:00:59 -0600 https://www.3rnet.org/conference Raleigh NC<br>August 24, 2026 -- 3RNET https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/24817 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://schs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/data/brfss/2024/nc/all/topics.htm Provides survey data on health behaviors and health status in North Carolina for 2024. Covers access to care, exercise, tobacco use, alcohol consumption, immunization, H.I.V./AIDS, long-term COVID effects, disabilities, chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and arthritis, and more. Data comparing responses from rural, suburban, and urban counties can be accessed via data tables for each question asked. -- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27035 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:24:21 -0600 https://rhrc.umn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/UMN-Case-Study_Community-Healers_12.11-updated.pdf Discusses how the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) addresses the health needs of its community, by integrating Cherokee culture and Western medical care as a way to improve community health. Documents CIHA's work in promoting relationships between federal and state entities and Native Nations. -- University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26980 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:10:35 -0600 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/josh.70093 Examines virtual, hybrid, and in-person learning modalities and their impact on adolescent mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Analyzes mental health emergency department (ED) visits in North Carolina alongside county-level information on learning modalities used over time. Provides rural versus urban data on impacts of learning modality on mental health. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26910 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:42:45 -0600 https://www.arc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Appalachia-Water-Infrastructure-2025.pdf Provides county, state, and metro versus nonmetro data on water and wastewater infrastructure in the Appalachian region. Discusses funding and collaborative possibilities to improve critical infrastructure in Appalachian communities. -- Appalachian Regional Commission https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26790 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:25:28 -0600 https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/office-rural-health/rural-health-transformation-program Provides information on North Carolina's Rural Health Transformation Program. Includes links to North Carolina's application, frequently asked questions, town hall recordings, and presentation slides. -- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26786 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:58:23 -0600 https://www.stjude.org/research/comprehensive-cancer-center/hpv-cancer-prevention-program/resources/news-hpv-program/wos/wos-strength-in-community-native-youth-leading-hpv-cancer-prevention.html Discusses the Southeastern American Indian Cancer Health Equity Partnership (SAICEP), a cancer prevention initiative focused on addressing cancer burdens through partnerships with North Carolina's tribal nations and urban Indian organizations. Details SAICEP's current initiative to encourage youth cancer prevention advocacy, including strategies related to human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, tobacco use reduction, and sun safety. -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26731 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:46:49 -0600 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10903127.2025.2490180 Examines barriers and facilitators to timely and high-quality acute stroke care in rural communities via interviews with 12 rural EMS professionals in North Carolina. Discusses topics including comprehensive stroke assessment, destination decision protocols, communication between EMS and hospital staff, transport distances, limited staffing, and more. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26699 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:24:55 -0600 https://www.ncruralcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/FINAL_population_change_2024_estimates.pdf Analyzes population trends for rural North Carolina from 2010-2024. Features a county-level map with shadings showing changes in population from 2023 to 2024, and statistics on population change during this period with breakdowns by urban, suburban, and rural areas. -- NC Rural Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26626 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:43:12 -0500 https://familymedicine.uw.edu/rhrc/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/10/RHRC_DBOCT2025_NC_OB_Woolcock.pdf Offers maps and tables of the obstetricians and advanced practice midwives workforce distribution in North Carolina in 2025. Includes county-level data and rural and urban comparisons. -- WWAMI Rural Health Research Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26619 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:38:22 -0500 https://familymedicine.uw.edu/rhrc/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/10/RHRC_DBOCT2025_NC_PC_Woolcock.pdf Offers maps and tables of the primary care workforce distribution in North Carolina in 2025. Includes county-level data and rural and urban comparisons. -- WWAMI Rural Health Research Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26612 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:49:53 -0500 https://familymedicine.uw.edu/rhrc/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/10/RHRC_DBOCT2025_NC_BH_Woolcock.pdf Offers maps and tables of the supply and distribution of behavioral health clinicians in North Carolina in 2025. Includes county-level data and rural and urban comparisons. -- WWAMI Rural Health Research Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26609 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:41:19 -0500 https://muse.jhu.edu/article/970153 Discusses strategies for rural communities to enhance mental health crisis response by partnering with and training local organizations. Explores several programs providing faith-based mental health training to rural clergy in North Carolina. Compares data for rural Rockingham County to the state as a whole. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26439 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:25:13 -0500 https://scholarworks.umt.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1109&context=ruralinst_independent_living_community_participation Examines the impact of the disAbility Resource Center of North Carolina (dRC) that serves people with disabilities in rural North Carolina. Discusses collaboration with other organizations and efforts to provide disability and human services. -- University of Montana: Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26443 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:30:39 -0500