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Policy Forum: Introduction

A Note on Oral Health, and on the Future of the North Carolina Medical Journal
November 13, 2024 EDT
A Note on Oral Health, and on the Future of the North Carolina Medical Journal
Peter J. Morris

This issue of the journal argues that the goal of improving health compels us to address heart, mind, body, and our teeth and gums.

It's Time for Treatment
September 17, 2024 EDT
It’s Time for Treatment
Peter J. Morris

This issue of the NCMJ highlights substance use disorders and the growing proportion of unintentional deaths begging to be prevented in our state.

“Plan, Don’t Panic” – Adapting to AI in Health Care
July 11, 2024 EDT
“Plan, Don’t Panic” – Adapting to AI in Health Care
Peter J. Morris

This issue of the North Carolina Medical Journal offers the reader a step-by-step journey into artificial intelligence as a tool to improve the outputs and outcomes of clinical practice.

Conquering Health Care Complexity as a Team: Evolution of Interprofessional Education in North Carolina
May 07, 2024 EDT
Conquering Health Care Complexity as a Team: Evolution of Interprofessional Education in North Carolina
Peter J. Morris

Conquering health care complexity requires a team that brings different professionals together to tackle issues in a collaborative and interprofessional way.

March 17, 2024 EDT
Intro: Expanding Medicaid, Expanding Life in North Carolina
Peter J. Morris

This issue of the journal lays out the ambitious plans to make it easier for people in our state to participate in caring for their own health.

January 09, 2024 EDT
Introduction: No More Missed Opportunities
Peter Morris

This issue of the journal persuades us to cry “no more missed opportunities” when it comes to cancer, stroke, and heart disease in North Carolina and beyond.

Going Beyond “Thank You for Your Service”
November 06, 2023 EDT
Going Beyond “Thank You for Your Service”
Peter J. Morris

It is incumbent on us to improve the health care provided to the enlisted, the reservist, the Veteran, and to their families.

Addressing 'Adverse Community Experiences' with a Collaborative Approach to Child Well-being
September 01, 2023 EDT
Addressing ‘Adverse Community Experiences’ with a Collaborative Approach to Child Well-being
Peter Morris

In time, we can steadily raise up additional mental health and behavioral health professionals and programming. We can more rapidly alleviate distress and provide redress for parents, children, and families.

Intervening Before Thoughts and Prayers
July 05, 2023 EDT
Intervening Before Thoughts and Prayers
Peter Morris

This issue describes the potential for changes to lower the probability of firearm-related injuries and fatalities, not just for children and adolescents, but persons of all ages.

Trust is a Leap of Faith
May 02, 2023 EDT
Trust is a Leap of Faith
Peter J. Morris

Up front, trust is a leap of faith.

March 06, 2023 EDT
We Must Prepare for Aging—Our Own, and That of Our State
Peter J. Morris

We all grow older. It’s an inevitable shared experience that we are reluctant to share. Worse, we aren’t sure how it will affect us and unclear how we should prepare.

January 05, 2023 EDT
Changing the Birthing Narrative
Peter J. Morris

This issue of the journal is focused on the social, emotional, and physical health of the birthing person, before, during, and after the delivery, through the fourth trimester and beyond.