Partners In Philanthropy
Our Mission
The UNC Health Nash Foundation serves as the fundraising arm of UNC Health Nash to strengthen hospital services and improve the health of the community. Dollars raised by the Foundation are used to expand our community’s access to state-of-the-art medical services and high-quality patient care, close to home. We fund initiatives that will expand services or programs to increase patient access and improve patient outcomes. Focus is also placed on addressing social barriers to health and improving the health of our patients beyond hospitalization.
Why Partner With Us?
Each year, UNC Health Nash impacts thousands of patients and community members across Nash County and beyond. As a corporate philanthropic partner, your contribution will make a meaningful difference, strengthening hospital services and improving our community’s health.
Serving as the fundraising arm of UNC Health Nash, the UNC Health Nash Foundation focuses on breaking down barriers to care that medication and healthcare alone cannot address. By funding transitional care programs, we work to enhance health outcomes beyond the four walls of the hospital. Programs such as the Community Paramedic Program, Inpatient Food Pantry, Recovery Support, and Patient Assistance funds help address social determinants of health. These initiatives provide critical resources to our most vulnerable patients, reducing hospital readmissions and fostering better long-term health.
Strong corporate collaboration is essential to ensuring that everyone in our community receives the best possible healthcare. However, funding remains one of the main barriers to advancing community health. By partnering with the UNC Health Nash Foundation, your business will not only be recognized for its commitment to building a healthier community but will also gain access to valuable opportunities to expand your brand’s reach.
Partnership benefits are customizable based on your level of giving and organizational goals. The Partners in Philanthropy Program provides businesses with a meaningful way to support community health while enhancing visibility and engagement.
2025 Beneficiaries
Recovery Support Services for Substance Use & Mental Health
The Foundation collaborates with the Emergency Department (ED) and Coastal Plain Hospital (CPH), a subsidiary of UNC Health Nash, to support patients facing substance use and mental health disorders. Patients in the ED have the opportunity to work with behavioral health specialists to determine a plan of action and other resources, inpatient and outpatient, to help patients with their recovery journeys.
By integrating behavioral health support into emergency services, our goal is to help patients navigate their options and access the care they need to move forward. Funds will be used to hire a Certified Peer Support Specialist(s) at CPH. Dollars will also be used to expand our outpatient resources, such as care-kits, to those being discharged from the ED and CPH.
Community Paramedic
The Community Paramedic Program (CPP) provides at-home care for high-risk patients to reduce the likelihood of readmission. These ongoing wellness interventions empower patients to manage their health and minimize unnecessary Emergency Department visits.
In 2024, the CPP completed 6,834 visits (26% more visits than in 2023).
Funds will be used to continue to fund two full-time community paramedics and provide patient assistance to enrolled patients. Dollars will also be used to help expand in-home services available to patients, such as virtual care visits with providers while the Community Paramedic is in the home with the ability to take vitals and provide other assessments such as nutritional education and medication reconciliation.
Partners In Philanthropy Incentives
