NC Prevention Partners (NCPP) is a statewide nonprofit and leader in reducing preventable illness and early death caused by tobacco use, poor nutrition and physical inactivity.

Our mission is: prevention first for a healthier North Carolina. Our work brings together leaders from business, health insurers, schools, hospitals, foundations, researchers, consumers, public health and advocacy organizations to improve health and control costs. 

Founded in 1998, NCPP's first accomplishment was creating the Preventive Benefits Profile, a voluntary insurance reform campaign to have health insurance plans cover preventive health services.  We also played a critical role in advocating for dedicated health and wellness funds from NC's tobacco settlement, worked on the successful campaign to increase the cigarette excise tax in 2005, and helped found the NC Alliance for Health.
 
Our ultimate goal is for all North Carolinians to have the opportunity to enjoy good health. With three-quarters of early deaths each year from preventable diseases, much work remains to be done.