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This week, Burke County Public Health hosted a vital community conversation with North Carolina Attorney General, Josh Stein, at the CoMMA Performing Arts Center. Substance use remains a pressing concern nationwide. This forum, moderated by NPR Addiction correspondent Brian Mann, promoted dialogue and understanding around this complex issue. Attorney General Stein provided invaluable insights and engaged in a meaningful conversation to address substance use disorder. Following the forum, UNC Health Blue Ridge hosted a breakfast for community leaders to delve deeper into these issues locally with Dr. Rahul Gupta, Director of The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. This leadership team also toured our new patient tower, which features a new emergency department and expanded services that will enhance patient care locally. A big thank you to Dr. Rahul Gupta and Attorney General Josh Stein for visiting our community and addressing our concerns about substance misuse in Burke County. Together, we can make a difference! #BurkeCounty #CommunityConversation #SubstanceUseAwareness #PublicHealth #CommunityEngagement

This week, Burke County Public Health hosted a vital community conversation with North Carolina Attorney General, Josh Stein, at the CoMMA Performing Arts Center. Substance use remains a pressing concern nationwide. This forum, moderated by NPR Addiction correspondent Brian Mann, promoted dialogue and understanding around this complex issue. Attorney General Stein provided invaluable insights and engaged in a meaningful conversation to address substance use disorder. Following the forum, UNC Health Blue Ridge hosted a breakfast for community leaders to delve deeper into these issues locally with Dr. Rahul Gupta, Director of The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. This leadership team also toured our new patient tower, which features a new emergency department and expanded services that will enhance patient care locally. A big thank you to Dr. Rahul Gupta and Attorney General Josh Stein for visiting our community and addressing our concerns about substance misuse in Burke County. Together, we can make a difference! #BurkeCounty #CommunityConversation #SubstanceUseAwareness #PublicHealth #CommunityEngagement

Today is the day!! Burke County is hosting a conversation between Dr. Rahul Gupta and Attorney General Josh Stein with Brian Mann, NPR as the moderator!! We hope that if you can't be here for the event, that you take time to watch live or from out youtube channel. You can search for: BurkeCountyNC Community Forum.

Save the Date! The next Community Forum: "A Conversation on Substance Use". This is the latest in a series by Burke County Public Health and UNC Health Blue Ridge. Join us in Morganton for an insightful discussion with Office of National Drug Control Policy Director Rahul Gupta and North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, moderated by NPR's Addiction Correspondent Brian Mann as we discuss the challenges tackling substance use disorder in rural communities! The event will also be live-streamed here: https://lnkd.in/erJ397CR

During National Nurses Week, we celebrate the heart and soul of healthcare: the nurses. They are the unsung heroes working tirelessly, showing boundless compassion, and providing unwavering care to those in need. From bedside to boardroom, their dedication shapes the very essence of healing and comfort. Let's honor and thank these extraordinary individuals for their selflessness, resilience, and the profound impact they make in our lives every single day.

Save the Date! The next Community Forum: "A Conversation on Substance Use". This is the latest in a series by Burke County Public Health and UNC Health Blue Ridge. Join us in Morganton for an insightful discussion with Office of National Drug Control Policy Director Rahul Gupta and North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, moderated by NPR's Addiction Correspondent Brian Mann as we discuss the challenges tackling substance use disorder in rural communities! The event will also be live-streamed here: https://lnkd.in/erJ397CR

Save the Date! The next Community Forum: "A Conversation on Substance Use". This is the latest in a series by Burke County Public Health and UNC Health Blue Ridge. Join us in Morganton for an insightful discussion with Office of National Drug Control Policy Director Rahul Gupta and North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, moderated by NPR's Addiction Correspondent Brian Mann as we discuss the challenges tackling substance use disorder in rural communities!

Save the Date! I'm excited to announce the next Community Forum: "A Conversation on Substance Use". This is the latest in a series by Burke County Public Health and UNC Health Blue Ridge. Join us in Morganton for an insightful discussion with Office of National Drug Control Policy Director Rahul Gupta and North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, moderated by NPR's Addiction Correspondent Brian Mann as we discuss the challenges tackling substance use disorder in rural communities. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details!

Happy Public Health Thank You Day!