NC Department of Health and Human Services
Dr. Susan Haynes Little has extensive work experience in the field of public health and nursing. Dr. Susan Haynes has served as the Chief Public Health Nurse & Branch Head for the NC Department of Health and Human Services since October 2019. Prior to this, they held various roles within the department, including Manager of Public Health Nursing & Professional Development Unit and Director of Continuing Nursing Education. Dr. Susan Haynes also worked as a Regional Public Health Nurse Consultant and Health Choice Nurse Analyst.
Dr. Little has also worked as the Chief Public Health Nurse and Branch Head for the NC Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health. Dr. Susan Haynes has served as a Consulting Associate in Public Health at Duke University School of Nursing since 2017.
Before their work in the government and educational settings, Dr. Little gained experience in the community. Dr. Susan Haynes was a Supervisor for Nurse-Family Partnership and a Public Health Nurse specializing in maternal-child health, high-risk pregnancy, and postpartum care in Wake County. Dr. Susan Haynes also worked as an HIV Clinic Nurse and a Health Degreed Volunteer for the Peace Corps.
Beyond their public health work, Dr. Little has pursued personal interests, such as hiking the Appalachian Trail and sailing in a cruiser. Dr. Susan Haynes has also been involved in managing a resort and marina.
Overall, Dr. Susan Haynes Little has a well-rounded and accomplished career in public health nursing, with a focus on leadership and professional development.
Dr. Susan Haynes Little, DNP, RN, CPHN, PHNA-BC, CPH, FAAN completed their Baccalaureate in Nursing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington in 1996. Dr. Susan Haynes then pursued a Master's degree in Nursing focused on Community and Public Health Systems and Populations at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte from 2007 to 2011. In 2009, they also attended the Maternal and Child Health Public Health Leadership Institute at the Gillings School of Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a Fellow. Dr. Susan Haynes'seducational journey culminated in obtaining a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Duke University from 2015 to 2017.
NC Department of Health and Human Services
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The Department of Health and Human Services manages the delivery of health- and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable citizens – children, elderly, disabled and low-income families. The Department works closely with health care professionals, community leaders and advocacy groups; local, state and federal entities; and many other stakeholders to make this happen. The Department is divided into 30 divisions and offices. NCDHHS divisions and offices fall under four broad service areas - health, human services, administrative, and support functions. NCDHHS also oversees 14 facilities: developmental centers, neuro-medical treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, alcohol and drug abuse treatment centers, and two residential programs for children. Mission: In collaboration with our partners, DHHS provides essential services to improve the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians. Vision: Advancing innovative solutions that foster independence, improve health and promote well-being for all North Carolinians. Values: People-Focused Focus on the people we serve, deliver value and make a positive impact on their lives and communities. Teamwork We are all one department, one team, working toward one goal: to improve the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians. Proactive Communication Maintain an open and trusting environment for collaboration and continuous improvement with our team, stakeholders and the people we serve. Transparency Share expertise, information and honest feedback within the Department and with stakeholders and the community. Ask for help when needed. Stewardship Be good stewards of resources and time to create a positive impact for those we serve. Joy Have joy and balance at work so we all bring our A-game when serving the people of North Carolina.