Advancing community partnerships and innovation through rural public health practice.
The Healthy Tomorrow Foundation of North-Central North Carolina advances community partnerships, innovation, and long-term impact through rural public health practice.
Mission
Supporting rural communities by strengthening partnerships, public health practice, and access to whole-person, whole-community care across North Carolina.
We are committed to maintaining rural access to care, advancing innovation in public health, and building sustainable partnerships that improve the health and well-being of communities across the region.
What We Focus On
Creating economic vitality for the region through rural public health research, addressing determinants of health, and improving access to quality care.
Rural Public Health Research
Supporting applied research that strengthens local practice, guides decisions, and helps communities respond to changing health needs.
Determinants of Health
Addressing upstream factors that shape outcomes through community-informed strategies, local partnerships, and practical solutions.
Access to Quality Care
Expanding opportunity, quality, and long-term impact by supporting flexible and evidence-based public health capacity.
Advancing Community Partnerships and Innovation
- Engage and reflect community voices
- Create funding streams for local public health
- Create flexibility to serve communities
- Build and monitor evidence-based capacity for success
- Create long-term impact
- Value collaboration over competition
Supporting innovation, partnerships, and stronger rural public health systems across North Carolina.
Who We Partner With
Community partners, academic institutions and CBPR, and governmental public health organizations.
Community Partners
Local organizations, leaders, and communities helping define priorities and shape practical solutions.
Academic Institutions and CBPR
Community-based participatory research and academic collaboration that build evidence and real-world impact.
Governmental Public Health
Public sector partnerships that strengthen systems, improve coordination, and support rural health practice.
Contact
For general questions, partnership opportunities, or support inquiries, please reach out.