January 31, 2019
The i2i Center for Integrative Health hit the one year mark on January 1, 2019, and what a year of building and growth it has been for the organization! In 12 short months, i2i staff have met with leaders representing all segments of the public service system, as well as private sector organizations involved in…
Read moreThe long session of the NC General Assembly began on January 9th and we can expect much more lively debate, hopefully in more public forums than in recent years. As you know, the November 2018 elections turned over enough seats in the House from Republican to Democrat that it potentially reduced the use of the…
Read moreOn January 24th NC DHHS held a webinar that provided additional, point-in-time information on the planning for the BH/IDD Tailored Plans. It was explained that these are initial discussions and that there will be further detail as planning progresses. NC DHHS will continue to offer webinars and other learning opportunities as well as concept papers…
Read moreJanuary 7, 2019
NC DHHS Secretary Approves Realignment Request Rutherford County— January 3, 2019 — On December 28, 2018, Rutherford County government was notified by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) Secretary Mandy Cohen, MD, MHP, that, in accordance with NCGS § 122C-115(a3) and the county disengagement rules, NC DHHS is approving Rutherford…
Read moreDecember 17, 2018
Pinehurst, NC (December 6, 2018). Atrium Health’s Whole Person Care program at their Behavioral Health Charlotte (BHC) campus was recognized with the i2i Center’s Whole Person Care Innovation award. i2i’s Executive Director Mary Hooper explained, “The purpose of the Innovation Awards is to recognize innovation in services and programming to increase integrated, whole person approaches…
Read morePinehurst, NC (December 6, 2018). In honor of long-time advocate and MH/IDD/SUD professional Sally Cameron’s retirement from the NC Psychological Association, the i2i Center for Integrative Health honored her years of tireless work, advocacy and commitment to those served in the public MH/IDD/SUD system with a Lifetime Advocacy Award. i2i’s Executive Director Mary Hooper remarked…
Read morePinehurst, NC (December 6, 2018). Long time NC Representative Nelson Dollar was recognized at the i2i Center for Integrative Health’s yearly conference in Pinehurst, NC with the first ever Champion Award for his advocacy for and recognition of the importance of the important role of the public Behavioral Health and I/DD system in NC. Remarking…
Read morePinehurst, NC (December 6, 2018). Trillium Health Resources in partnership with CHAT providers and Inflexxion were recognized with the 2018 Technology Innovation award. i2i’s Executive Director Mary Hooper explained, “The purpose of the Innovation Awards is to recognize innovation in services and programming to increase integrated, whole person approaches to care. This was the first…
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