We have advanced many state-level policies and secured millions in funding to support programs that reduce health disparities, prevent chronic disease, and promote health.
For more than two decades we have made substantial progress toward achieving our goals so that all North Carolinians will live healthier lives, protected by strong health policies.
Health policy affects how people access care, afford treatment, put food on the table, and can access the people, places, and things they need to live their healthiest lives.
Progress made on Medicaid, food security, and healthy opportunities while shifting SNAP costs to counties.The North Carolina Alliance for Health welcomes key investments included in North Carolina’s FY 2026-27 budget, recognizing the work of legislative leaders in...
Youth vaping is an epidemic and North Carolina is one of the few states without a tobacco retailer permit system or an aligned age-21 sales law. Solly’s Law (HB 430/SB 318) would change that—ensuring stronger protections for our kids. This bill honors Solomon “Solly”...
On January 6, 2025, Abby Carter Emanuelson will become the next executive director of the North Carolina Alliance for Health. Abby’s skills, expertise, and deep commitment to NCAH’s mission, vision, and values make her the ideal leader to guide NCAH into its next...
