Community Care of North Carolina

09/08/2026

Cervical cancer screening is an area where practices have an important opportunity to reconnect patients with preventive care.

National Cancer Institute research found that 23% of women eligible for cervical cancer screening were overdue in 2019, compared with 14% in 2005.

Practices can make progress by starting with manageable steps: identify patients who may be overdue, assign clear ownership for outreach, and use upcoming visits as opportunities to address screening when appropriate.

As your team reaches out, consider sharing this video as a patient education resource to help patients better understand the importance of cervical cancer screening: https://ccnc.care/4x8TGJg

This is "CCNC Cervical Cancer Screening 15-second video" by CCNC on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

09/03/2026

When a physician prepares to retire, the future of the practice affects more than the physician. Staff, patients, and the surrounding community all have a stake in what comes next.

For Dr. Cornelius Cathcart, having an organization that understood North Carolina practices was an important part of his transition:

“CCNC knows North Carolina, it knows the practices in North Carolina. It is able to come in and actually continue what you have in place.”

Thinking about what comes next for your practice? Learn more about CCNC’s approach to practice transitions: https://www.communitycarenc.org/practice-transition-and-operations

09/01/2026

Healthy aging is about more than responding when something feels wrong. Staying connected to routine care and recommended screenings can help patients keep track of their health over time.

During Healthy Aging Month, practices can look for opportunities to connect patients with preventive care they may be due for, including cervical and colorectal cancer screenings based on their individual needs.

One appointment can be an opportunity to ask questions, catch up on care and make a plan for the months ahead.

08/27/2026

Join fellow CCPN members for the next Community Care CONNECTED meeting on Thursday, Sept. 3, at 12:15 p.m.

Community Care CONNECTED is an opportunity to hear timely updates, exchange ideas and stay informed on topics affecting healthcare delivery across North Carolina.

Registration details were included in the member newsletter. Interested in becoming a member? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more.

08/26/2026

During , we recognize the community health workers whose trusted relationships help strengthen communities across .

By connecting patients with care, resources, and support, they bring CCNC's mission to life: improving the health and quality of life of all North Carolinians through stronger community-based healthcare.

Thank you for all you do.

08/25/2026

What drives the people behind CCNC's mission?

Hear directly from our team about what inspires their work and how every role helps improve the health and quality of life of North Carolinians.

08/20/2026

Congratulations to the entire Catawba Pediatric Associates team on its top 10 Combo-10 achievement in the 2025 Quality Metrics Competition!

After being recognized at the CCPN Annual Clinician Conference in May, the team recently gathered for a special lunch to celebrate the achievement together.

It was a well-deserved celebration of the teamwork and dedication that go into providing high-quality care for children and families every day.

Congratulations, Catawba Pediatric Associates!

08/19/2026

Respiratory virus season often arrives quickly. Now is a good time for primary care providers to talk with patients about recommended vaccines, preventive care, and individual health concerns that may affect their risk.

Late summer is also an opportunity to review vaccine workflows, prepare patient outreach, and ensure the practice is ready for the season ahead.

08/17/2026

Meet “Mobile Mable,” Hodges Family Practice’s mobile healthcare unit bringing preventive care and wellness services directly to patients in its rural community.

The practice launched Mobile Mable this spring after receiving a grant from the Office of Rural Health. By partnering with schools, daycares, housing authorities, shelters, and community organizations, the team is helping patients access care where they live, learn, and work.

Mobile Mable has helped the practice reach patients who may have difficulty traveling to the office, increase participation in wellness visits, and connect more community members with needed care. CCPN quality bonus funding also helps support maintenance, gas, and staffing costs.

Congratulations to Marie Polanco and the entire Hodges Family Practice team for finding a creative way to bring care closer to the patients and communities they serve.

08/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 CCPN Clinician Conference.

We appreciated the opportunity to learn, connect, and exchange ideas with clinicians and practice leaders from across .

Take a look back at some of the conversations, connections, and moments that made this year's conference so meaningful. We hope to see you again next year on Friday, May 21, and Saturday, May 22, 2027.