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Media Coverage: New Covenant United Methodist Dedicates New Playground

Apr. 06, 2012

Gaston Gazette

The New Covenant United Methodist Preschool in Mount Holly held a special "Preschool Sunday" event to celebrate its newly updated classrooms, brand new playground and improved training and curriculum for teachers. The preschool offers classes for ages 2-4, and toddlers on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Read the article.

Media Coverage: Who’s Behind the Evaluation Curtain

Apr. 1, 2012

Chronicle of Philanthropy

Simply put, the purpose of evaluation is to determine if something works—but it can get pretty complicated beyond that. Bill Bacon, Duke Endowment Director of Evaluation, and a number of other evaluators from across philanthropy discuss how their roles are evolving, the value of preliminary results and mid-course corrections, and the need to creatively explore new models for evaluation. Read the full article.

Media Coverage: Months After Irene Hit, Eastern N.C. Desperately Needs Help

Mar. 29, 2012

Charlotte Observer

Seven months after Hurricane Irene sent devastating floods to the East Coast, Program Director Robb Webb spotlights the ongoing need that persists in Eastern North Carolina and the opportunity to get involved through the United Methodist Church. Read Full Article.

Media Coverage: AnMed Health Recognized for Excellence in Employee Wellness Programs

Mar. 14, 2012

upstatebizSC.com

Working Well, a collaboration between the South Carolina Hospital Association and NC Prevention Partners has recognized the hospitals affiliated with AnMed Health for meeting its Gold standards. The honor, which recognizes hospitals for establishing a culture of wellness in the workplace, is only offered to those hospitals that meet the highest standard of excellence in all three areas of the Working Well initiative. Read Full Article.

Dr. Okun talks tobacco-cessation success and resources

Mar. 13, 2012

ActionToQuit.org

Don’t miss Dr. Melva Fager Okun, Senior Health Promotion Manager at North Carolina Prevention Partners on the ActionToQuit podcast! Dr. Okun helped North Carolina become the first state to have all hospitals go 100% tobacco-free campus wide and in this podcast she discusses the leadership role hospitals can play in helping patients quit tobacco as well as practical tools for organizations looking to go tobacco-free. Listen here.

 

Media Coverage: Solar Project Done, College Re-Signs Sustainability Pledge

Feb. 27, 2012

DavisdsonNews.Net

Earlier this month, President Carol Quillen and other college officials held a ceremony to celebrate the completion of the solar panels atop Davidson College’s Baker Sports Complex.  It is estimated that the new technology will save the college about $25,000 a year in energy expenses. In addition to producing a portion of the buildings electricity the solar panels are also producing hot water for both the swimming pool and showers. Read Full Article.

 

Media Coverage: DHHS Receives Grant to Promote Patient Safety in State Operated Healthcare Facilities

Feb. 23, 2012

NC Department of Health and Human Services

Patient safety and fair treatment of employees will be the focus of a three-year grant that is part of an implementation of a “Just Culture.” This approach promotes employee responsibility and system-wide improvement to ensure safety for patients and residents. Read Full Article.

Media Coverage: Georgetown Hospital System First in the Nation to Meet Gold Medal Standard

Feb 15, 2012

South Carolina Hospital Association

 

Working Well, a collaboration between the South Carolina Hospital Association and NC Prevention Partner, has bestowed its first Gold Medal Standard to the Georgetown Hospital System (GHS). The honor, which recognizes hospitals for establishing a culture of wellness in the workplace, is only offered to those hospitals that meet the three pillars of the Working Well Initiative. Read the full article.

Media Coverage: Nurse-Family Partnership Expands in Carolinas

Feb. 08, 2012

The Charlotte Observer

Duke Endowment Vice-President, Rhett Mabry spotlights how registered nurses are working with mothers to improve pregnancy outcomes in counties across the Carolinas. Read the full article.

 

 

Editorial: Second Harvest's Expanded Programs Should Help the Hungry

Feb. 8, 2012

Winston-Salem Journal

Answering the call of increasing needs, the Second Harvest Food Bank creates two new initiatives to help families in Northwest North Carolina who have trouble paying for food. Read full article.