As we step into the vibrant month of June, the North Carolina Chapter of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (NC HIMSS) invites you to explore the latest breakthroughs in healthcare technology. Employee Wellness Month is also celebrated as an opportunity for employers and organizations to enhance wellness programs and encourage employees to take proactive steps for improved physical, mental and emotional well-being in the workplace. Join us in celebrating innovation, collaboration, and progress as we continue our mission to enhance healthcare through technology.
Recent Chapter Activities & Updates
Your complete 2024 – 2026 Board of Directors
Tim Gray
President
Leslie W. Cothren
Past President
Catherine Diederich
President-Elect
Steffany Whiting
Secretary/Programs Co-Chair
Donald Cox
Programs Co-Chair
Rick Reddel
Treasurer/Technology Co-Chair
Malcolm Sanderson
Membership Chair/Advocacy Co-Chair
Meghan Huffman
Advocacy Chair/Membership Co-Chair
Cathy Durbin
Communications Co-Chair
Molly True
Communications Co-Chair
Jennifer Anderson
Outreach Co-Chair
Greg Foster
Outreach Co-Chair
McRay Simmons
Sponsorship Chair
Mike Plesh
Technology Co-Chair
David McSwain
Member at Large
Kyle Fredette
Member at Large
We are seeking participation in the Programming Committee, reach out if interested!
ValleySim Hospital @ Catawba Valley Community College
A few members of the board visited Catawba Valley Community College’s ValleySim Hospital, a state-of-the-art “hospital meets SIM world” designed to provide students, the community, and the region with a realistic 27,000 square foot hospital setting for education, research and problem solving. Realistic healthcare experiences can be simulated to meet the clinical training needs of healthcare students and practicing professionals.
See LinkedIn post here.
Upcoming Events
NC HIMSS Fall Conference – “Building the Future of Health Together”
October 10th – 11th, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Mark your calendars to join us at the Hotel Lumina! Building the Future of Healthcare Together is this year’s theme. Registration for the conference and hotel are now open!! The agenda is coming soon!
Regional Networking Luncheons
Standby for more details on our Regional Networking Luncheons
(Mountain, Triad/Piedmont, Charlotte, Triangle, Coastal)
Workgroups
Cybersecurity (Mark Mormann)
Lead efforts to educate and guide the chapter in cybersecurity awareness and activities.
- Please consider joining and adding to the discussion.
Informatics (Malcolm Sanderson)
Guide chapter efforts to improve patient care and outcomes using information and technology.
Join this workgroup and participate in the dialogue! Some of the topics being tackled:
- LOINC/RxNorm Mapping – Closing care gaps, problem-oriented charting
- Multi-EHR system data aggregation – Supporting people investing in data warehousing
- Standardizing benchmarks/care pathways
DEI in Healthcare IT (Jennifer Jury)
Provide opportunities to help promote the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the healthcare technology professions.
Join this team and become part of knowledge sharing and learning!
Emerging Leaders (Blake Jones)
Provide opportunities for dialogue, learning, and support to emerging leaders in healthcare information and technology.
- If you’d like to join us, or learn more about our meeting rhythms or content, please feel free to reach out to Blake Jones for more information.
Become a workgroup member today! If you are interested in joining the planning committee for any of these Workgroups, please email Steffany Whiting.
News
- Jacci Jacobs Named Chief Nursing Officer for UNC Hospitals
- Two Cone Health Leaders Named C-Suite Award Winners by Triad Business Journal
- Doctors on Track to Leadership Through Advanced Business Degrees
- ECU Health’s Dr. Teresa Anderson earns induction into ECU College of Nursing Hall of Fame
- Novant Health taps C-Suite talent for new roles, leans into new era of healthcare and digital advancements
- Advent Health Granted CON to Build New Hospital in Buncombe County
- WakeMed Welcomes Hank Woods as Vice President of the WakeMed Foundation
- White House partners with Microsoft, Google on cybersecurity for rural hospitals
- Cone Health to Become Risant Health
Sponsors and Sponsorship
Thank you to all of our current sponsors who support healthcare IT, healthcare delivery, and the health of everyone across North Carolina!
Click here to Become a Sponsor – North Carolina HIMSS (nchimss.org). The new fiscal year begins July 1, 2024 . . . get in early to secure a sponsorship spot for NC HIMSS events! For questions, please contact McRay Simmons.
