Eastern District NCPHA

08/04/2026

🌞 The Summer EDNCPHA Newsletter is here!
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07/29/2026

07/29/2026

07/27/2026

We’re proud to announce that our very own Health Director, Trey Wright, has a received the Stacy H. Covil Outstanding Individual Achievement Award! The award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in health-related programs, projects or activities with significant local, regional or statewide impact. The award committee selected Mr. Wright for this year’s award in recognition of his leadership, innovation and commitment to advancing public health services across North Carolina. Throughout his career, Mr. Wright has led initiatives in health education, parenting programs, care coordination, child passenger safety, oral health access and rural healthcare innovation. As Health Director in Rockingham County, his accomplishments include the development of the Mobile Dental Unit (MDU) program, expanding clinical services, modernizing reimbursement systems, and increasing services for Medicare beneficiaries. Congratulations, Mr. Wright!

¡Estamos orgullosos por anunciar que nuestro Director de Salud, Trey Wright, ha recibido el premio Stacy H. Covil Outstanding Individual Achievement Award! Este premio es para reconocer a individuos que han demostrado logros excepcionales en programas, proyectos o actividades relacionados con la salud con efectos significativos locales, regionales o estatales. El comité del premio escogió al Sr. Wright para el premio de este año por su liderazgo, innovación y compromiso con promover servicios de salud pública en Carolina del Norte. Durante su carrera, el Sr. Wright ha dirigido iniciativas en educación de la salud, programas de crianza, gestión de casos, seguridad del niño pasajero, acceso a la salud oral y innovación en la atención médica rural. Como Director de Salud en el Condado Rockingham, sus logros incluyen el desarrollo del programa de la Unidad Dental Móvil (MDU por sus siglas en inglés), la expansión de servicios clínicos, la modernización de sistemas de reembolso y el aumento de servicios para beneficiarios del Medicare. ¡Felicidades, Sr. Wright!

05/07/2026

Huge thanks to our 66th Annual EDNCPHA Conference sponsors! 🌟
​The success of this year’s conference wouldn't be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors. Their commitment to public health in North Carolina allows us to continue growing, learning, and serving our communities at the highest level.