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🏆 Do you know a North Carolina physician who goes above and beyond for their patients and community?

Constellation Quality Health is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Harris Memorial Award, recognizing outstanding physicians who demonstrate excellence in patient care, leadership, innovation, and service.

The selected recipient will be honored by their peers and receive a $5,000 charitable donation to the organization of their choice.

📅 Nominations are open through July 31, 2026.

Learn more and submit a nomination today: constellationqualityhealth.org/physician-awards

At Constellation Quality Health, we recognize Men's Health Week for the week of June 8th-12th! Men have unique health needs. Let's encourage the men in our lives to get their screenings and tend to their health - not just this week - but every day!

Learn more about the outstanding work being accomplished by our 2024 grantee, Western Carolina Medical Society Foundation, in Asheville NC.

Western Carolina Medical Society | WCMS Western Carolina Medical Society offers local WNC medical society membership to those looking to join a network for patients, providers, and the local community.

Learn more about our 2023 grantee, Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic of Laurens County (SC).

Free Medical Clinic | Good Shepherd Free Clinic | Clinton Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic provides quality healthcare to the low-income, uninsured residents of Laurens County. Conveniently located in Clinton near the Prisma Health hospital, DHEC, and other human services agencies, we provide excellent healing, healthcare, and hope.

Learn more about our 2024 grantee, Anderson Free Clinic, in Anderson SC!

Anderson Free Clinic – Serving Anderson County, South Carolina

Did you know that high blood pressure affects people of all ages? About 1 in 3 Americans have it, but don’t even know it. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) encourages everyone to take action to prevent or control high blood pressure.

7 Ways to Keep Your Blood Pressure Healthy

You can start by adopting heart-healthy habits, including:

· Being more physically active
· Maintaining a healthy weight
· Following a heart-healthy diet such as the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan
· Quitting smoking
· Managing stress
· Getting 7-9 hours of quality sleep
· Knowing and tracking your heart health numbers, like blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels

You can stay aware of your blood pressure by having it checked at each visit with your healthcare provider. A healthy blood pressure is typically less than 120/80 mm Hg.

Do you know your numbers?

Accepting the Challenge is an award-winning dementia education program designed to equip family caregivers and professionals with practical skills and tools to provide personalized, compassionate care.

Developed in partnership with renowned dementia care experts Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, and Melanie Bunn, RN, MS, GNP, this program is easy to follow and impactful, giving you the knowledge and confidence to navigate the caregiving journey.

Whether you're new to caregiving or looking to strengthen your skills, Accepting the Challenge can help.

Learn more and get started at acceptingthechallenge.org.

May is Speech-Language-Hearing Month—a time to recognize the essential role speech-language pathologists and audiologists play in helping people communicate, connect, and engage with the world around them. From early intervention to rehabilitation, these services support individuals across the lifespan in finding their voice and maintaining meaningful relationships.

At Constellation Quality Health, we celebrate not only the clinicians providing this care, but also the systems that help ensure it reaches the right patients at the right time. Within our Outpatient Specialized Therapy department, our work in utilization management and prior authorization helps align speech-language services with evidence-based practices and individualized patient needs.

By applying clinical expertise and established guidelines, our team supports appropriate, effective, and timely care—helping to reduce barriers while preserving access to these critical services. This work strengthens the quality and sustainability of care, ensuring resources are used where they can have the greatest impact.

This month, we honor the professionals on the front lines and the collaborative efforts behind the scenes that help uphold the integrity of speech-language and hearing services. Together, we advance a shared goal: empowering individuals to communicate, participate, and live more connected lives.