The second annual Community Health Impact Awards (CHIA) was a vibrant celebration of purpose, progress, and people. Held on Oct. 23, the event brought together teammates, faculty, staff, learners, and partners from across UNC Health and the UNC School of Medicine to honor those who are transforming care and strengthening communities across North Carolina. Several members of the neurology faculty were celebrated during the event.
This year’s honorees reflect the heart of our mission — driving meaningful progress in patient care, education, and research to improve lives across North Carolina. Whether through hands-on clinical innovation or deep-rooted community collaboration, their work is helping to remove barriers, strengthen partnerships, and deliver lasting impact where it’s needed most.
We’re proud to recognize these outstanding individuals and teams, nominated by their peers for their commitment to access and excellence in care.
Check out the 2025 award winners below:
- Ease of Access & Language Innovation
Dr. Billy Tart and the NC Integrated Care for Kids Family Navigators
For making care easier to reach and understand for those facing language or sensory barriers. - Quality Improvement for Respectful Care
Community Health Worker Team and Roy Green
For elevating safe, respectful, high-quality care through continuous improvement. - Outstanding Local Partnership
Rex Mobile Mammography
For strengthening community ties to improve health and well-being. - Physician Leadership in Advancing Access to Care
Dr. Nina Browner
For championing equal access and reducing outcome gaps.
- Nursing Excellence in Outcome Balance
Jennifer Loper
For integrating gap-narrowing practices that improve patient experience and results. - Cross-Cultural Insight
Kim Walker
For weaving diverse cultural perspectives into care delivery. - Excellence in Leadership
Jamie Harrison
For fostering positive workplace climates and empowering high-performing teams. - Rising Star in Local Engagement
Lana Nasrallah
For bringing fresh, innovative ideas to community health efforts. - Clinic and Practice Impact
Dr. Clio Rubinos, Dr. Thiri Lin, and Dr. Joel Callahan
For applying targeted tactics to narrow outcome gaps in clinical settings.
Learn more about the Community Health Impact Awards at this link.
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