School is out for many across North Carolina and summer is underway! NC HIMSS extends wishes for an enjoyable summer and a very special June for all fathers across the state! Several events are celebrated in June and provide opportunities for individuals, communities, and organizations to come together, advocate for better health outcomes, and promote awareness about various health conditions. Some notable events include:
Men’s Health Month to heighten awareness of preventable health issues, encourage early detection and treatment, and promote healthy lifestyles among men.
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month dedicated to increasing awareness about Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
National Cancer Survivors Day was celebrated on the first Sunday in June to honor and support cancer survivors while raising awareness about ongoing challenges.
World Blood Donor Day (June 14) highlights the importance of safe blood transfusion and acknowledges life-saving contributions of blood donors.
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (June 26) raises awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and global efforts to combat illicit drug production and trafficking.
LGBTQ+ Pride Month dedicated to celebration and commemoration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) pride.
And, a reminder to submit your abstract for the
NC HIMSS annual conference. Abstracts are due by July 10!
NC HIMSS Board Member presents at NJ HIMSS Summer Conference
Timothy Gray, Secretary for NC HIMSS, was a keynote presenter at the NJ HIMSS Summer Conference. He provided an overview of innovation in healthcare covering its priorities and applications. NC HIMSS applauds Tim’s efforts and contributions!
Our May 17 Cybersecurity Workgroup event and Spring Social, “Healthcare Cyber Resiliency: Lessons Learned from the Moore County Power Grid Attack,” and Drive Shack outing was a great success! Thank you to our over 45 attendees and sponsors!
Check out a few pictures from the event! We can’t wait to do it again.
Upcoming Events
October 2-3 – Annual NC HIMSS Conference, Healthy Living: Exploring the Intersection of Technology and Wellness, will be held at the Marriott Crabtree in Raleigh. Abstracts are being accepted NOW! Submit your abstract by July 10.
Looking ahead to 2024 – where do YOU want to see the annual conference be held? Give us your opinion here.
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.
Workgroup Updates
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A free webinar was held on June 22. Sameer Doshi presented “I Didn’t Tell My Boss I was Blind When I Interviewed at Microsoft”. Watch for our next DEI event!
Cybersecurity: Spring Social and Cyber Panel
Panel discussion “Healthcare Cyber Resiliency: Lessons Learned from the Moore County Power Grid Attack” was held on May 17 in coordination with the NC HIMSS Spring Social. Panelists from a local health system, the FBI, and DHS shared best practices for anticipating, and navigating, ongoing cybersecurity risks and challenges. Watch for future cybersecurity-related events!
Healthcare News Highlights
National HIMSS updates and other important healthcare news in our state.
- Healthcare affordability improved during the pandemic: 7 things to know (beckershospitalreview.com)
- Employment of RNs, by state (beckershospitalreview.com): North Carolina RN employment: 104,300
- Health systems’ top 10 AI priorities for the next 2 years (beckershospitalreview.com)
- Many Cohen, former public health chief in NC, takes over as director for CDC
- Health IT in 5 years: Can you tell a CIO’s response from ChatGPT?
- ECU Health names Dr. Richard Medford as system’s first Chief Medical Informatics and Digital Health Officer
Sponsors and Sponsorship
Zones
For over 30 years, Zones has worked with industry-leading partners to offer comprehensive IT solutions to customers around the world. Their Workplace Modernization, Network Optimization, Data Center Transformation, and Security Fortification solutions lead clients through digital transformations and provide services to support them every step of the way. 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.
Regards from the NC HIMSS Board of Directors
