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Rural Health

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Insights from the First Annual Rural Health Symposium

May 15, 2026

At the ɫ��ֱ�� First Annual Rural Health Symposium, the audience emphasized key common terms in crowd-sourced word cloud activities: innovation, collaboration, and community.

Collage of Dean's Pilot Bridge Awards recipients

Dean's Pilot Awards Fund Promising Projects

April 27, 2026

At the School of Nursing, the Dean’s Pilot Bridge Awards have provided funding for five innovative projects, supporting better healthcare for all.

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ɫ��ֱ�� Nursing Students Partner with Pamlico Co

April 14, 2026

ɫ��ֱ�� Nursing students reached more than 700 Pamlico County community members through health screenings, education, and emergency response training.

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ɫ��ֱ�� and NC Partners Advocate for Nursing

March 12, 2026

ɫ��ֱ��, ɫ��ֱ�� Health Nursing, and ɫ��ֱ�� Government Relations convened top healthcare, education, and community leaders from across NC in Washington, DC, for a discussion on the future of the nursing profession.

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Carolyn Raihala's Path to Nursing

February 26, 2026

Carolyn Raihala's path from clinic administrator to ɫ��ֱ�� pre-licensure student has led her to hands-on patient care, advocacy, and commitment to health equity.

DNP student Matthew Donegan

A CRNA’s Path from Rural Kansas to ɫ��ֱ��

January 22, 2026

At ɫ��ֱ��, Matthew Donegan discovered that innovation isn’t just a course but a mindset, one that’s reshaping his approach to nursing, leadership, and future entrepreneurial goals.

A nurse appears on a mobile screen as part of a telehealth visit. There is a backpack and audio equipment on the desk next to the tablet.

A Passion for Rural Mental Health

September 5, 2025

Tonya Hensley is intimately familiar with the health care needs of rural communities and has translated her background into a career dedicated to improving the mental health of children across rural North Carolina.