June 16, 2026
Abacus Evaluation partners with the North Carolina Institute for Public Health (NCIPH) across multiple projects like the Coverdell Stroke Program Evaluation, Burke County Mental Health Collaboratory, and the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) to provide evaluation expertise and capacity building assistance. For Burke, Abacus delivers skill building workshops to the Burke County opioid response team …
May 17, 2026
What would it look like if research was designed with communities, not just for them? That question sat at the heart of UNC-Chapel Hill’s inaugural BIRCWH Evidence Academy on April 21, 2026, marking the official launch of the Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRCWH). It also served as the kickoff for the “Communicating …
May 13, 2026
Abacus Evaluation is proud to partner with the North Carolina Institute for Public Health (NCIPH) and Cone Health Coverdell to strengthen stroke care systems and reduce disparities in stroke outcomes across North Carolina. As part of the CDC’s Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Program, Abacus works within an integrated evaluation team to support evaluation and …
May 11, 2026
As another academic year wraps up, we want to take a moment to recognize our outstanding group of students who worked with us at the Center for Thriving Communities on different research projects. Our students learned about various parts of the research from community engagement to SOP development to literature reviews and more. They all …
May 8, 2026
We are excited to share that UNC Hospitals has been selected as the NC ROOTS (North Carolina Rural Organizations Orchestrating Transformation for Sustainability) Hub Lead for Region 4 as part of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Rural Health Transformation Program. As one of UNC Hospitals’ key partners, the Center for Thriving …
May 1, 2026
Our team at NC CEAL is hiring for a Project Manager! The NC CEAL research initiative is one of 21 Community Engagement Research Alliance (CEAL) against health disparities in all communities. NC CEAL is committed to strengthen communities across North Carolina by championing science-based resources, fostering partnerships, and promoting innovative, community-driven research to enhance health …
April 30, 2026
Karenna Barmada, a senior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, recently completed their internship at the Center for Thriving Communities through the Karen M. Gil Internship Program. Karenna posted reflections about her time at the Center for Thriving Communities working on the CommunityRx-Kidney Health (CRx-K) project. Read her reflections, “Closing the Gap: …
April 9, 2026
The Healthy Vets Community Project, housed within UNC’s Gillings School of Global Public Health, aims to enhance community capacity to support Veterans and their families by reducing barriers to care and improving Veteran health across the Veterans Integrated Service Network-6 (VISN-6) region, the VA’s Mid-Atlantic health care network serving all of North Carolina and most …
March 30, 2026
March 17, 2026 – the North Carolina CEAL regional research team, the ACHIEVE study, and a community-driven planning committee held a UNC Community Partner Showcase and Networking Event at the annual meeting of the National Institutes of Health Community Engagement Alliance Meeting held in Charlotte, NC. The evening kicked off with a performance by the Queen …
March 11, 2026
Healthy Living Anson is recruiting and enrolling participants into a community-engaged research study that seeks to increase consumption of fruits and vegetables. If you know of anyone residing in Anson County, North Carolina, over the age of 18 with or at risk for a chronic illness who may be interested, please email the study team …
March 11, 2026
The Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program aims to improve the health of children and adolescents for generations to come by generating research that can inform healthcare practices, programs, and policies. As the program approaches its 10‑year anniversary in 2026, Abacus Evaluation, working in partnership with the ECHO Cohort Coordinating Center and the …
February 11, 2026
Advancing Maternal and Child Health Through Community‑Driven Insight Abacus Evaluation is proud to support Thriving Hearts as they work to reduce maternal and child health disparities and strengthen pregnancy care across North Carolina. Through research implementation, human‑centered design, and comprehensive evaluation and data services, Abacus Evaluation helps the program understand community needs, measure progress, and …