Our Focus
UNC Health Nash Foundation focuses on several causes. Foundation funds are used to expand our community's access to state-of-the-art medical services and high-quality patient care, close to home. Donor dollars fund initiatives will expand services or programs to increase patient access and improve patient outcomes.
Our Primary Areas of Focus
Inpatient Food Pantry
Over $60,000 was raised for construction and equipment for the Patient Food Pantry. Thanks to support from the Foundation, the pantry will provide eligible patients with the disease-specific food boxes at discharge so that they can recover at home with less of a chance of readmission. The Foundation continues to raise funds to be used for foods, additional equipment needs and hopefully an expansion to help more patients in the future.
Community Paramedic
The Community Paramedic Program provides wellness interventions in the home to improve patient outcomes and decrease ED utilizations. This program helps patients better manage their chronic diseases and make sure they follow up with Primary Care. The Foundation has helped to expand the program to four full time paramedics and purchase an additional vehicle. Funds will continue to be raised to further support the Community Paramedic Program.
Patient Assistance
Many of our patients experience financial challenges while receiving the medical care they need to heal. The Patient Assistance Program is designed to help patients in need with expenses related to their health, such as medications, medical equipment, supplements, transportation assistance and home safety modifications. Undesignated gifts and gifts through our Lights of Love and Employee Giving Campaigns are used to support our Patient Assistance Fund.
Recovery Support Services for Substance Use & Mental Health
The Foundation partners with the Emergency Department and Coastal Plain Hospital to support patients with substance use and mental health disorders, offering immediate behavioral health support and resources for recovery. Funds support a Certified Peer Support Specialist and expand outpatient resources, including care kits for patients discharged from the ED and CPH.
