ncIMPACT Initiative Hosts a Virtual Town Hall Series Helping Communities Rethink During COVID-19

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A NEW WAY FORWARD

The ncIMPACT Initiative hosted a series of virtual town halls to rethink our community challenges and solutions in light of COVID-19. Professor and Director Anita Brown-Graham was joined by a panel of experts during each event, broadcast publicly on Facebook Live with interactive Q&A from a statewide audience. The series was made possible through support from UNC-TV and Civic Federal Credit Union. Learn more about the series and follow links to watch these recorded events:

Child Well-being and COVID-19 | Watch Now

In addition to keeping children physically safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say it is also important to care for their emotional health. ncIMPACT dives into how to support children and parents during this crisis.

Substance Use Recovery and COVID-19 | Watch Now

Anita Brown-Graham hosts a virtual town with leaders from North Carolina's substance misuse treatment and recovery programs with a focus on bringing treatment services to people during this challenging time.

Telehealth during COVID-19 | Watch Now

Many residents in cities and rural areas share challenges in getting access to healthcare during stay-at-home orders. Telehealth can be a lifeline to those who need help. Frontline healthcare workers can bridge the healthcare gap using new technologies to better serve communities and patients.

Broadband and COVID-19 | Watch Now

Those who struggled with broadband access before the coronavirus may struggle even more now. Communities across the state are working to narrow the digital divide, and with the transition to remote learning and online classes this work becomes even more important.