MedBoard Matters Podcast: NC DHHS’s Response to Hurricane Helene
The North Carolina Medical Board’s Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with State Health Director Dr. Betsey Tilson about all of the things NC DHHS has been doing to safeguard the health and safety of people...
View ArticleCollaborative Care Model: Problem-Solving Therapy Training
COLLABORATIVE CARE MODEL (CoCM) Problem-Solving Therapy (PST) Training December 2 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Please join on December 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Southern Regional AHEC in Fayetteville to empower...
View ArticleSave the Date: 2nd Annual CoCM Behavioral Health Care Manager Summit
2nd Annual CoCM Behavioral Health Care Manager Summit May 16, 2025 Conference Center at GTCC | Colfax, NC Mark your calendar for the 2nd Annual Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) Behavioral Health Care...
View ArticleDon’t Miss Thursday’s Medicaid Managed Care Fireside Chat
Medicaid Managed Care Fireside Chat Thursday, November 21 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Please join this month’s Fireside Chat on November 21, hosted by Dr. Janelle White, Chief Medical Officer of Medicaid,...
View ArticleReminder: Disaster Relief Applications for Health Care Professionals Not...
The NC Department of Health and Human Services is committed to ensuring continued access to care for NC Medicaid beneficiaries, as well as reimbursement to qualified providers for services rendered,...
View ArticleFDA Approves Revuforj to Treat a Genetic Form of Leukemia
image credit: pharmaphorum Just three days after Syndax Pharmaceuticals revealed data from a trial of revumenib in one indication of acute leukemia which chilled investors, the FDA has approved the...
View ArticleIt’s ‘Easier for You’ to Renew Your 2025 NCMS Membership
The immediate crisis caused by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina has subsided. Now, the long journey to full recovery is beginning. Included on your 2025 invoice is a spot to Round Up When...
View ArticleMobile Outreach Unit Delivering Essential Care to Uninsured
image credit: WRAL Meeting patients where they are: That’s the simple but impactful mission behind UNC Health Johnston’s Mobile Outreach Unit. The bus is equipped with various medical equipment, an...
View ArticlePreparing for Your Thanksgiving Feast? Put Food Safety at the Top of Your List!
The Holidays are a Time for the Three F’s: Family, Feasts, and Fun! Whether you’re cooking up a classic turkey dinner, baking mouthwatering desserts, or preparing that famous side dish, food safety...
View ArticleThousands of American Youth Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
A study published in Gastroenterology provides the most comprehensive assessment to date of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) prevalence in the United States. The research, led by...
View ArticleDid you see this? Renewal Season is underway and you don’t want to miss it!
Did you see this on Wednesday? It is your NCMS Renewal form! Check your spam file today! It is time to Renew your NCMS membership! This year you we have made it EASIER FOR YOU to renew with all...
View ArticleNCMS Recognizes NCMS Disaster Relief Fund Contributors
A heartfelt THANK YOU to these individuals and organizations for their contribution to the NCMS Disaster Relief Fund. Your generous donation is far more than just a financial contribution; it’s a...
View ArticleJoin DOCMS at the University Club Wednesday, December 11!
Join DOCMS at the University Club! Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm University Club, 3100 Tower Boulevard, Suite 1700 – Durham, NC 27707 AGENDA: 6:00pm- 6:30pm – Socializing &...
View ArticleNo matter where you are in your career, NCMS has a membership level for you!
Active Physicians, PAs, Life Members, Student Members, Retired Members! The list goes on! Renewal Season is underway and NCMS has made it easier than ever! This year you we have made it EASIER FOR...
View ArticleRates of Postpartum Depression Have Doubled in the Last Decade. Many are...
Rates of postpartum depression — a serious mood disorder affecting new moms within the first 12 months after childbirth — have doubled over the last decade, according to a new study of more than...
View ArticleRegister Now: NC Medicaid Community Partners Webinar
Community Partners Webinar – An Update on Medicaid: December 5, 2024 The Community Partners webinar series is designed to provide updates on NC Medicaid and key Medicaid initiatives. Join us...
View ArticleTruist Bank Announces Hundreds of Millions in Loans for Residents and...
(Photo: Mike Stewart/AP) Charlotte-based bank announces more than $650 million in loans (WUNC, by Associated Press) — Truist Financial Corporation has announced that it is making hundreds of millions...
View ArticleWant to be Part of a Dynamic Team? Join Ours! The North Carolina Medical...
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) is looking for talented, driven individuals to help us shape the future of healthcare in North Carolina. We are currently hiring for two key positions:...
View ArticleAtlas of Cells Offers Milestone Leap in Understanding of Human Body
Scientists have mapped the gastrointestinal tract using from data from 1.6 million cells, including gut tissue pictured here. A. Oliver/N. Huang, R. Li, et al. (2024) Could discovery lead to new...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Vaccine and Reimbursement Guidelines for 2024-2025 for NC Medicaid
On June 27, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccination with an FDA-approved or authorized vaccine for...
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