Providing Support for Western North Carolina in the Wake of Hurricane Helene: An Interview with Dogwood Health Trust CEO Dr. Susan Mims.

Hurricane Helene made landfall in late September 2024, causing widespread damage to Western North Carolina. In this interview, Dr. Susan Mims, CEO of Dogwood Health Trust, discusses her organization's response to Hurricane Helene and its role in disaster recovery in Western North Carolina. Dr. Mims describes the role that philanthropy can play in disaster response, and further emphasizes the importance of collaboration, flexibility, and a sustained focus on long-term recovery efforts.