Western Carolina Medical Society Foundation Inc
Programs
Program 1 [2020]
Foundation Accomplishments In 2020 the Foundation, through the Project Access (PA) program, facilitated services to over 2,200 patients by over 700 physicians and providers with an estimated value to the community of almost $7.7 million. Of those served, over 1,600 were new patients. During 2020, WCMSF Project Access: Collaborated with Health Equity Coalition to meet the needs of the Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities, Trained Community Health Workers and Certified Application Counselors, Screened 671 patients for social determinants of health and Seamlessly transitioned to remote working for all staff.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.6MProgram 2 [2020]
WCMSF partnered with Dogwood Health Trust to distribute approximately $450,000 in personal protective equipment. The Healthy Healer Program continued offering discounted services such as therapy, coaching and other support services. WCMS Interpreter Network (WIN) assisted over 5,300 physician appointments helping limited English speaking patients as well as patients with hearing loss. Parnering with MAHEC, WIN held a 40-hour course on Cross Cultural Communications (training interpreters)GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$0Program 3 [2020]
The WCMSF Endowment provided a $3,860 grant to support CareReach, Inc. to provide screenings and self-care education to low-income people in McDowell County. The Charles Blair Health Scholar Fund provides scholarships for minority youth pursuing health careers. WCMS awarded scholarships to six students. The Dr. Brian Ling Memorial Scholarship Fund awarded two scholarships to local high school seniors who are pursuing a career in health care.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$0
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