“The Root of Good Health”
Documentary ScreeninGs
April 22-May 1, 2026
Launched in March 2022, the Healthy Opportunities Pilot (HOP) was a groundbreaking initiative instituted in North Carolina. Funded through a private-public partnership, the program addressed pillars of health outside of the doctor’s office: transportation, healthy foods, affordable housing, and more.
Patients have reported dramatic results of success, including stories of lifesaving turnarounds. The Healthy Opportunities pilot was intended to last five years. However, without a state budget for the 2025-2027 biennium, all HOP services ended on July 1, 2025.
That’s why Beacon Media, Carolina Forward and Resource Rural, which is shifting narratives around rural federal investments across the country, partnered on this short documentary to highlight these important issues and this vital program for the future of working people in North Carolina.
We would love to see you at one of our upcoming screenings!
Please direct any questions to info@beaconmedianc.org and RSVP today for limited spots to one of our three events!
“The Root Of Good Health” Documentary Premiere and Panel Discussion
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ET
Museum of Natural Sciences, WRAL Theatre, 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Join Beacon Media, the Carolina Forward Foundation, and Resource Rural for their documentary screening about the Healthy Opportunities Pilot. This was North Carolina’s first-in-the-nation Medicaid program (authorized for $650M over five years) that funded non-medical services to address social drivers of health. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with participants, providers, and experts.
“The Root Of Good Health” Documentary Virtual Screening
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm ET
Moderated by Beacon Media founder and former NC Sen. Graig Meyer and featuring panelists DeBorah Ogiste and former NC Department of Health and Human Services Kody Kinsley. (Others to be announced!) This event will be a look at what has worked and what North Carolina leaders must do to push for a healthier future.
“The Root Of Good Health” Documentary Screening and Celebration
Friday, May 1, 2026 from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET
Dry Falls Brewing Company, 425 Kanuga Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Join the Carolina Forward Foundation, Beacon Media, and Resource Rural for a short documentary-style film that explores the life-changing impact of a first-in-the-nation Medicaid program pioneered by North Carolina followed by a celebration to thank participants and communities that helped make the pilot a success and what comes next. Food will be provided!
About the Project
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