Governor's Institute

06/17/2026

🎙️ The final episode of our Tarang series is here!

Join Pooja Mehta as she talks with two individuals about their recovery journeys, the role of culture and community, and what helped them find support along the way.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

Health & Fitness Podcast · The Addiction Medicine Podcast is designed for healthcare professionals and others interested in addiction medicine and will feature thoughtful conversations and insights from clinicians, patients and…

06/16/2026

*Emerging Substances Alert for Clinicians*

North Carolina clinicians should be aware of the increasing detection of medetomidine, a potent veterinary sedative, and cychlorphine, a highly potent synthetic opioid, in the illicit opioid supply.

Read the full memo from the NC Department of Health and Human Services:https://e1.nmcdn.io/assets/ncstar/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/final_Emerging_Substances_Clinician_Memo_June_2026.pdf

06/12/2026

Today, we honor and the 78th Anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act — which allowed women to serve as permanent members of the military.

Thank you, Governor Josh Stein, for proclaiming June 12, 2026, as “Women Veterans Day” in North Carolina and recognizing the trailblazing women who’ve served. Read the proclamation: https://governor.nc.gov/governor-stein-proclaims-women-veterans-day

06/11/2026

Supporting pregnant and parenting patients affected by substance use requires knowledge, collaboration, and compassionate care.

Join our new 7-part virtual learning series designed to equip healthcare professionals with practical, evidence-based strategies for treating and managing Perinatal Substance Use Disorders (PSUD). Designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician associates, and other healthcare professionals serving NC Medicaid Region 2.

Learn more & register at the link under comments.

06/08/2026

*New Mental Health First Aid Training Opportunities!
https://milvetacademy.org/mhfa/

June 24 - Fayetteville
July 3 - Virtual
July 16 - Raleigh
July 22 - Jacksonville
July 24 - High Point
August 5 - Virtual
August 7 - Virtual

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to recognize the signs of mental health and substance use challenges, offer support, and connect people with the help they may need.

Register now: https://milvetacademy.org/mhfa/

Mental Health First Aid Identify. Understand. Respond. Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants to identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use challenges. This basic course on mental health and substance abuse conditions will give y...

05/28/2026

🎙️ Episode 2 of our Tarang series is now live on the Governor’s Institute’s Addiction Medicine Podcast.

Hosted by Pooja Mehta, this conversation features two clinicians sharing both professional and lived perspectives on substance use and mental health in AAPI communities.

Together, they discuss stigma, barriers to care, and what they’re seeing in their own practices across the country.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

Health & Fitness Podcast · The Addiction Medicine Podcast is designed for healthcare professionals and others interested in addiction medicine and will feature thoughtful conversations and insights from clinicians, patients and…

05/22/2026

This upcoming Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

We also recognize the importance of supporting veterans, service members, and military families every day.

'Ask Me NC' encourages communities to start with one simple question: “Have you or a family member ever served in the military?”

That conversation can open the door to understanding, connection, and support for military-connected individuals and families across North Carolina.

Learn what to do if the answer is yes:

Just Ask. Veterans, Service Members, and their Families regularly interact with healthcare providers, housing agencies, schools, and support services — yet they are not always asked about their military background. Many choose not to disclose this information, whether out of pride, privacy, or sim...

05/13/2026

🎙️ We’re launching a new three-part series on our Addiction Medicine Podcast focused on Tarang and culturally responsive approaches to substance use and mental health care in Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.

Episode 1 touches on stigma, barriers to care, and why these conversations matter.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

Health & Fitness Podcast · The Addiction Medicine Podcast is designed for healthcare professionals and others interested in addiction medicine and will feature thoughtful conversations and insights from clinicians, patients and…

05/02/2026

North Carolina is home to the largest populated Army base in the world and the fourth-largest military presence in the nation
🇺🇸 136k+ military service members
🇺🇸 148k+ military family members
🇺🇸 680k+ military veterans

During , we honor NC’s service members, Veterans, and their families. We also thank you to Governor Josh Stein for proclaiming May as Military Appreciation Month in North Carolina. Read the proclamation: governor.nc.gov/governor-stein-proclaims-military-appreciation-month

04/29/2026

🇺🇸 Join Us for the Veteran Stand Down & Resource Fair!
Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Randolph County, NC Agricultural Center, 1880 US Hwy 64 E, Asheboro, NC
Hosted by Randolph County, NC Veterans Services Office, A Heart For Heroes, NCWorks Career Center of Randolph County, and Randolph Community College.
🚐 Need a ride? We've got you covered! Hourly pickups and drop-offs at Journey Church (1801 S Fayetteville St) and Food Lion (1200 N Fayetteville St).
🌭 Enjoy free food and live music! 🎶
Please share!
We are thankful for the following partners attending:
Asheboro Housing Authority (Family Services - Asheboro Housing Authority)
Asheboro Police Department
Authorcare
Camp Hope-Seth
Concerned Vets of America
Future Truckers of America
Hinesly In Home Care
Home Instead of Asheboro
Greensboro Vet Center
Keaton’s Place
Kintegra Health
The Marine Corps League
Military Missions in Action
Purple Heart Homes
Pyramid Healthcare
Randolph Community College
Randolph County Animal Services
Randolph County Community Navigators
Randolph County Housing Coalition
Randolph County Sheriff's Office, NC
Ridgewear
Summit-Tactical Recovery
VBA
VHA
Vet App