Care Ring

03/09/2026

Registration is OPEN for the 3rd Annual Maternal Health Conference, hosted by Care Ring and presented by Novant Health! Emcee'd by Ramona Holloway and Welcome from our Board Chair Andrea Wages.

Don't miss the chance to gather with your fellow birthing professionals and executive leadership for this day of learning and connecting as we strive to improve maternal and infant health outcomes for everyone, especially those most vulnerable. In-person or virtual!

We'll have important updates about "The State of Maternal Health" from our Main Stage from: Tchernavia Montgomery, MSW, US Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, PhD; Tara Owens Shuler with NC Department of Health and Human Services; and Dr. Kimberly Scott with Mecklenburg County Public Health.

Participants can choose from 12 different breakout sessions, happening in the morning and afternoon.

Our Lunch Panel discussion on "How Smart Philanthropy and Investments are Driving Maternal Health Innovations" will feature J Hill moderating; Tchernavia Montgomery, MSW; Whitney Feld with Bissell Ballantyne Legacy Foundation; Nicole Campbell Ed.D with Smart Start of Mecklenburg County; Jonisha Brown MD with WeBe Institute; Racquel Washington with Atrium Health; a representative from Novant Health; and video remarks from The Duke Endowment and The Leon Levine Foundation.

The day will be punctuated by remarks from our top sponsors along with door prize drawings from several local businesses, a Sponsor and Community Organizations Expo, chances to tour the Atrium Health Women's Care Drive to Thrive Mobile Unit; Maternal Touch Therapy demos from Kaffia Radiance Gammon, NMT,LMBT,Doula,MCHW; and delicious breakfast and lunch from Chef Henry Catering.

We'll close the day with our Impact Speaker, NC Senator Natalie Murdock and Tchernavia Montgomery, MSW.

Thank you to our top tier sponsors: Novant Health, Bank of America, Atrium Health, Jack and Jill of America, Inc. QC Chapter, UnitedHealthcare, Grant Thornton (US), Carolina Asthma & Allergy Center, and Mecklenburg County Public Health. More sponsors can be found at our website.

>>>CONFERENCE DETAILS & REGISTRATION: link in the comments

Thank you South Piedmont AHEC for being our continuing education partner, and ensuring the quality and management of our conference education sessions.

03/02/2026

Last week, our friends at Smart Start of Mecklenburg County hosted a Lunch & Learn webinar about Home Visiting. One of the panel guests was our own Megan Dunn, a Nurse Supervisor with our Nurse-Family Partnership program, alongside representatives from other organizations that provide home visiting services. The panel moderator was Nicole Campbell Ed.D.

In this video, you can learn what Home Visiting truly is and what it isn’t. During this session, they explore how Home Visiting has grown and evolved at Smart Start of Mecklenburg County, unpack common myths and misconceptions, and clarify the vital role these services play in supporting families.

Community partners gained a clear understanding of Smart Start of Mecklenburg County's Home Visiting catalog of services, learned how these supports are delivered across our community, and discovered practical ways to connect families to the right resources at the right time.

In this Lunch and Learn, learn what Home Visiting truly is and what it isn’t. During this session, we’ll explore how Home Visiting has grown and evolved at S...

02/27/2026

Care Ring is proud to partner with GardHouse to support talented college students through their mission-driven workforce development program. As Charlotte’s leading nonprofit dedicated to creating a seamless pipeline to employment for underserved college students, GardHouse provides paid internships, career coaching, and professional development that empower young professionals to launch successful careers.

Today, we’re excited to spotlight one of our incredible interns, Ayemhenre Isikhuemhen, who goes by "Rein."

Rein is a Senior at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, studying Computer Science with a focus on AI, Data, and Product. With roots in the Esan Tribe of Nigeria and the vibrant culture of Tartu, Estonia, Rein brings a global perspective and a passion for building solutions that improve people’s lives.

As part of his internship, Rein is partnering with one of our vendors to help build Care Ring’s internal SharePoint intranet site—a key project that will strengthen collaboration, communication, and organizational efficiency.

Outside of work, Rein enjoys writing poetry, biking, hiking, gardening, and hitting the gym.

02/26/2026

☔️Rain or shine our friends always show up for our neighbors who need access to free, healthy produce. Thursdays, 11-12, in our parking lot. No referral needed, just show up.

02/05/2026

ATTENTION RNs and CHWs! We currently have 3 roles available: Clinical Nurse Coordinator, and Clinical Nurse Supervisor in our Care Ring Clinic; and Community Health Worker/Postpartum Doula in our A Guided Journey maternal health program. All roles have upfront salary transparency, are full time, and offer great benefits.

Learn more and apply here: https://careringinc.applytojob.com/apply/

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02/03/2026

In mirroring the Mecklenburg County schedule for today, Care Ring will be operating on a delayed opening schedule. Our office and Clinic will open at noon. Patients and clients are being notified of any rescheduled or delayed appointments with our staff. We apologize for any inconvenience.

02/02/2026

In alignment with the Mecklenburg County Government schedule and for the safety of our staff and patients, we will be closed on Monday, Feb 2nd. Our service providers will be in touch to reschedule appointments. We hope everyone is safe and warm, and apologize for any inconvenience.

01/26/2026

In mirroring the Mecklenburg County schedule for tomorrow, Care Ring will be operating on a delayed opening schedule for Tuesday, 1/27/26. Our office and Clinic will open at Noon. Our Food Pantry will be closed, per our partners at Nourish Up. Patients and clients are being notified of any rescheduled or delayed appointments with our staff. We apologize for any inconvenience.

01/26/2026

The Care Ring office, Clinic, and other in-person services are closed today due to icy road conditions and power outages. Some staff may be working remotely. All patients are being notified about rescheduling or moving to virtual for their services for today.

01/23/2026

As we observe National Maternal Health Awareness Day today, please Save the Date for our 3rd annual Maternal Health Conference on 4.9.26, presented by Novant Health. As part of the conference, we are hosting 12 breakout sessions for our attendees, and are looking for presenters! Abstracts are due by FEBRUARY 9th and those chosen will be notified the week of February 16th.

Learn more and submit your proposal at: https://careringnc.org/events/2026-mh-conference/

In partnership with South Piedmont Area Health Education Center and Mecklenburg County Government.

01/19/2026

We will be closed today in honor and recognition of the life and work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

01/13/2026

We were pleased to be chosen by and host The Charlotte Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated over the past two days as part of their annual "22 Acts of Kindness." The chapter volunteered at 22 nonprofit organizations across the county in recognition of the 113th Founders Day of the national sorority and in celebration of sisterhood, service, scholarship, and social action. 22 members volunteered in our Food Pantry, helping to stock and inventory grocery items and assisting shoppers. They also received a tour of our facility, conducted by our CEO and fellow Delta Tchernavia Montgomery. Staff members and fellow DST Wanda Williams, Stephanie Malloy, and Norika Fisher also helped out, along with our Board Chair Andrea Wages. Thanks ladies!