As we embrace the warmth of summer, June and July bring important health awareness opportunities for our healthcare IT community. This season highlights Men’s Health Month, PTSD Awareness, Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness in June, and UV Safety and Minority Mental Health Awareness in July. These initiatives remind us how technology continues to play a vital role in advancing care, from telehealth solutions supporting mental health services to AI-driven diagnostics improving early detection.

While many of us enjoy summer activities and well-deserved time off, our dedicated Program Committee and Board members will continue planning for an exceptional fall conference experience to ensure members receive cutting-edge content, enjoy innovative speakers, and experience valuable networking opportunities that advance our field and strengthen the health IT community.

We also thank sponsors Keysight, Nutanix, PDC, Proficient Health, Spectrum, and Symplr. See below for information about how they support our health IT community.

Upcoming Events

NC HIMSS Annual Conference

Innovate.

Collaborate.

Transform.

October 13th – 14th

McKimmon Center, NCSU

Save the dates on your calendar. Agenda coming soon!

HIMSS North Carolina Chapter Update

HIMSS North Carolina Board of Directors

Here is the list of board members for FT 2026 (July 2025 to June 2026).

President – Tim Gray

President-Elect – Catherine Diederich

Past President – Leslie Cothren

Secretary – Steffany Whiting

Treasurer – Rick Reddel

Sponsorship Chair – McRay Simmons

Sponsorship Chair – Kyle Fredette

Website Chair – Mike Plesh

Communication Chair – Molly True

Member-at-Large – David McSwain

Member-at-Large – Kyle Fredette

DEI Chair – Jennifer Jury

Advocacy Liaison – Meghan Huffman

Membership Chair – Malcolm Sanderson

OA Ambassador – Jennifer Anderson

OA Ambassador – Greg Foster

Program Chair – Steffany Whiting

 

Are you an NC HIMSS member via your Organizational Affiliate status?

Our OA members are able to invite all their employees to join NCHIMSS absolutely free! OA members also receive discounted registration rates at all our events. NCHIMSS is a great place for everyone—no matter if you are starting your career or a seasoned careerist. Thank you to our OA members who make our chapter possible.

Click here for more information.

Workgroups

Cybersecurity (Mark Mormann)
Lead efforts to educate and guide the chapter in cybersecurity awareness and activities.

  • Stay Ahead of Threats: Participate in initiatives to enhance cybersecurity awareness and safeguard our healthcare systems.
  • Educational Outreach: Help organize events and resources to educate members on the latest cybersecurity trends and best practices.

Clinical Informatics (Malcolm Sanderson)
Guide chapter efforts to improve patient care and outcomes using information and technology.

  • Clinical Informatics Education:Help organize events and resources to educate members on the latest solutions to improve patient outcomes and streamline clinical workflows.
  • Innovative Solutions: Share innovative informatics solutions that are addressing current healthcare challenges.

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!

  • Promote Inclusion: Engage in activities that foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within the healthcare IT community.
  • Support DEI Initiatives: Contribute to programs and discussions that highlight the importance of DEI in healthcare technology.

NCHIMSS Mentorship Program (Blake Jones)
Provide opportunities for dialogue, learning, and support for emerging leaders in healthcare information and technology.

  • Empower Future Leaders: Join efforts to mentor and support emerging leaders in healthcare IT.
  • Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate opportunities for learning and professional growth through mentorship.

If you’re interested in becoming a mentor, or you’re looking for one, learn more here and feel free to contact Blake Jones for more information.

 

Become a workgroup member today!

Joining a workgroup is a fantastic way to connect with peers and make a meaningful impact in healthcare and healthcare IT. For more information or to join a workgroup, contact Steffany Whiting.

News

Sponsors and Sponsorship

How do these sponsors support health IT?

 

Keysight provides automated software testing solutions for healthcare applications, including EHRs, patient management systems, and medical device software. The platform performs end-to-end testing to help healthcare providers maintain system functionality and regulatory compliance.

Nutanix offers cloud software solutions that allow organizations to run applications and data across on-premises, public cloud, and hybrid environments. Their platform focuses on unified management and automation for IT infrastructure.

PDC manufactures identification products and safety solutions for healthcare organizations, including wristbands, labels, printers, barcode readers, and credentials. The company has over 65 years of experience in healthcare identification workflows.

Proficient Health provides referral management systems that help healthcare providers generate, track, and manage patient referrals between practices and specialists.

Spectrum Enterprise delivers dedicated fiber internet connections and network infrastructure solutions designed to support healthcare organizations’ connectivity and bandwidth requirements.

symplr develops operational software systems for healthcare organizations, focusing on revenue cycle management, enterprise resource management, and EHR integration to support clinical and administrative workflows.

 

Secure a sponsorship spot for NC HIMSS events for the 2024-2025 year! Click here to Become a Sponsor – North Carolina HIMSS (nchimss.org). For questions, please contact McRay Simmons.