UPCOMING AND RECENT EVENTS
On Friday, March 13, 2026, UNC Asheville hosts the 2026 WNC Health Policy Initiative Legislative Summit: The Changing Landscape of Health in Western North Carolina, featuring speakers, panels and research presentations exploring the complex and changing landscape of health and healthcare in WNC, what it means for the future of our region, and how we can work together to rebuild a stronger, healthier and more resilient WNC for everyone.
Previous Events
2025 HRSN Innovations Learning Lab
WNC Health Policy Initiative partners with Impact Health, Vircho Health, and the Impact Primary Care Network to host 2025 HRSN Innovations Learning Lab
2025 WNC LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT
UNC Asheville hosts 2025 WNC Legislative Summit: Building a Foundation for the Future - Strategies for a Sustainable Childcare Solution in WNC
2024 Women’s Health Awareness Conference
WNC HPI and regional community partners host the WNC Satellite Site of the 2024 Women’s Health Awareness Conference on the MAHEC campus.
2024 WNC LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS
UNC Asheville hosts 2024 WNC Legislative Caucus: Emerging Issues and Opportunities for WNC Healthcare & Health Policy
2023 WNC LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS
UNC Asheville hosts 2023 WNC Legislative Caucus: Focus on Healthcare and Health Policy in WNC
FRIDAY FORUM DETAILS
The WNC Health Policy Initiative meets Friday mornings to discuss topics related to health, healthcare, and health policy that impact individuals, communities and organizations in WNC. If you or your organization are interested in learning more about the Health Policy Initiative or joining us as a contributing member, email below for more info.