This month we celebrated our country’s independence on the 4th of July. And in line with celebrations and summer activities, it’s no surprise we also observe July as national blueberry and hot dog month!
Awareness for several health-related items is also highlighted, including Cord Blood, Group B Strep, Healthy Vision, Juvenile Arthritis, Cleft & Craniofacial, Sarcoma, and UV Safety.
We are also excited to announce the NC Chapter of HIMSS board of directors for the 2023-2024 year that will continue under the second term of President Leslie Cothren.
Thank you everyone for your dedication to this organization!
In this newsletter: Upcoming Events, Scholarships, Workgroup Updates, Healthcare News Highlights, Sponsors/Sponsorship, Local Health IT Event
Upcoming Events
- August 15, 2023 – HIT Like a Girl Pod Meet-up, Optimist Hall at 5:30 pm, Charlotte, NC. Join others in the HIT Like a Girl Pod community to connect, share experiences, and learn from dynamic women making waves in health technology. This casual, yet inspiring, event is all about fostering relationships, collaboration, and conversation about the issues affecting us in the healthcare tech space. RSVP here.
- October 2-3 – NC HIMSS Annual Conference “Healthy Living: Exploring the Intersection of Technology and Wellness” will be held at the Marriott Crabtree in Raleigh. Click here to see more details and check back often as we update it with new information. Registration is now open! Register here.
- Stay tuned for information on the annual Winter Dinner
Scholarships
The NC HIMSS scholarship is newly named the Linda Hoover Academic Scholarship, in honor and memory of Linda Hoover who passed away in December 2022 after supporting our chapter for many years. This $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to provide recognition and financial assistance to a current NC HIMSS member toward their undergraduate or graduate degree program related to health management or health information technology. Submit your application for the scholarship here no later than July 31st. Submit your application for the scholarship here.
Duke MMCi has offered two $25,000 scholarships for NC HIMSS members admitted to the Master of Management in Clinical Informatics program. One scholarship has been awarded to Jennifer Jury. For questions, email MMCi at mmci@duke.edu.
Workgroup Updates
NC HIMSS currently has three Workgroups: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Cybersecurity; and Informatics. Watch for upcoming events in future newsletters. If you are interested in joining the planning committee for any of these SIGs, please email programs@nchimss.org.
Did you join us for the DEI webinar held last month? We hope you enjoyed it! Good Housekeeping recently published an article by our presenter, Sameer Doshi, addressing the power of optimism. Read here.
Healthcare News Highlights
National HIMSS updates and other important healthcare news in our state.
- Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill Awarded up to $50 Million from the FDA for New Research Center
- Cone Health CEO on Most Influential List
- Novant, Ochsner partnership on older adult care will focus on the whole person, CEOs say
- CMS considers hospital price, data transparency changes in 2024
- Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Campus Expansion Breaks Ground
- How to create a culture of respect in the healthcare workplace
- Opinion: Setting the Record Straight on NC Medicaid Expansion Financing
Sponsors and Sponsorship
Amico Accessories provides a line of Healthcare Mounting Solutions to meet the needs of healthcare providers. The organization provides caregivers with reliable and attractive workflow solutions and continuously evolves its products to meet changing healthcare technologies.
Thank you, Amico Accessories, for your sponsorship with NC HIMSS! Learn more.
Become an NC HIMSS Sponsor
Thank you to all of our sponsors for supporting healthcare IT, healthcare delivery, and the health of all of us across North Carolina! Click here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
NC HIMSS is pleased to share with you the names of our 2023 – 2024 Board Members.
Click Here to see a list of our active Board of Directors.
The NC Chapter of HIMSS is always on the lookout for good talent and creative input to reach the chapter’s goals. If you’re interested in serving in a leadership role, please reach out to Chapter President, Leslie Cothren.
