Client Success Story: Ashley |
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When the new intern makes you cry: NFP Nurse Tess Whitlock had no idea that the new Care Ring Clinic intern would be someone very special to her. Our staff kept it a secret that Tess's former client, NFP graduate Ashley España, would be joining us as part of her CPCC nurse training. |
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Tess was overjoyed to see Ashley, as they had lost contact over the past couple of years. Tess was also touched to learn from Ashley that their relationship was what inspired her to want to become a nurse.
Thank you to WSOC reporter Damany Lewis who covered the story. WATCH HERE
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Our team lives in and are trusted residents of the priority zip codes in which they work. A Guided Journey will act as an alternative to our Nurse-Family Partnership program, which is a more intensive intervention. |
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A Guided Journey: our newest program for mothers and babies!
Care Ring has partnered with Mecklenburg County Public Health and Symmetry Behavioral Health Services to continue to improve health and quality-of-life outcomes for mothers and their babies in our community.
A team of Community Health Workers, lead by Care Ring's Yami Vega, are working with both pregnant women and those up to 90 days postpartum to:
1) ensure they have a medical home;
2) connect them to support services that address social determinants of health (e.g. food assistance, transportation, housing) and long-term case management; and
3) provide education and support to promote healthy lifestyles and infant health. READ MORE
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Generosity is Contagious:
Highlighting our awesome supporters!
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Parham Family makes surprise gift |
Care Ring was recently chosen, along with 24 other community organizations, to receive a gift from the Parham Family Charitable Fund. Claudette and Roger Parham donated $100,000 to help address housing, healthcare, education, and other disparities in Charlotte-Mecklenburg. This gift was unsolicited, and we appreciate the Parham family's trust in our work. READ MORE.
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Care Ring partners with Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce |
Care Ring recently partnered with the Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce to hold a community health event. We were also highlighted during their December annual meeting to introduce us to more of their members, who were asked for donations or sponsorships. We are a proud new member and look forward to more events and engagement with them! |
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YOUR IMPACT ON OUR 3 PROGRAMS: |
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Primary care for people with modest resources
Our Clinic welcomes an additional provider! Steffanie Sullivan, Family Nurse Practitioner, has been working part-time in the Clinic, with a concentration on the health needs of individuals dealing with homelessness and said:
“It is an honor to be part of a team providing services that make a difference in the lives of so many in the Charlotte region. The name 'Care Ring' truly speaks to the actions, character, and hearts of every member of this team.”
In other news, the Clinic once again partnered with Atrium Health to host 2 COVID-19 vaccination clinics on 11/18 and 12/9 to help our patients protect themselves and their families, particularly with the surge in cases due to the Omicron variant. 104 vaccines were given.
We are thankful to be able to meet the ever-changing needs of our community's marginalized residents, which is only possible because of our generous donors and funders!
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Comprehensive healthcare for those most in need
After losing most of his family in the Cambodian Civil War, Sarak immigrated to the United States in 1982 as a lawful permanent resident. He was uninsured and his health had been deteriorating. Not sure where to turn, he learned about Care Ring through a co-worker in 2017.
Sarak enrolled in Care Ring’s Physicians Reach Out (PRO) program. Our PRO staff was able to coordinate multiple neurology subspecialties, as well as referrals to genetic testing, urology, and other specialties. After seeing multiple specialists, Sarak still does not have a confirmed diagnosis but likely has a genetic degenerative neuromuscular disorder.
When we learned Sarak’s condition had deteriorated further and that he was only able to get around by crawling, he was immediately connected to our case management team, who worked closely with Sarak and his caretaker to obtain a wheelchair for him. Our social worker also educated him on the eligibility process for disability benefits and helped him with the application.
While waiting for disability benefits, his social worker supported him with mental health resources as he struggled with the challenges of his continued declining health. In addition, our nurse case manager was able to assist him with accessing prescription medications and food resources.
In July 2021, Sarak was denied disability benefits. As part of a partnership that Care Ring has with Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy (CCLA), Sarak received assistance to appeal the decision. He won his appeal and now has Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and full Medicaid benefits. Sarak shared he never would have received disability benefits if it were not for Care Ring referring him to CCLA.
Sarak will now be able to travel to Duke University Hospital for further recommended specialty care and benefit from the additional resources Medicaid provides, such as non-emergency transportation and durable medical equipment.
As a friend of Care Ring, you made it possible for Sarak to receive vital medical care and other services to restore his dignity and hope while he transitioned to Medicaid and SSI.
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Helping first-time parents succeed
NFP's winter celebration this year was called the “Holiday Hop!” Our nurses decorated their vehicles with holiday themed décor and handed out gifts to the families, who “hopped” from car to car “shopping” for their goodies. Each car had a different item to give our families which included toys, blankets and beauty supplies donated by generous individuals and groups from the Charlotte community. There were also pictures with Santa and holiday themed cookies and juice.
We had 337 guests including our families, staff, volunteers, and community supporters!
Special thanks to our donors & volunteers:
* Atrium Health
* Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office
* Cheryl Demers & Family
* Dr. Sherry Saxonhouse & Family
* The Charlotte Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
* Mr. Culp (Santa)
* Dean Cikins & friends
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VIEW THE FULL PHOTO ALBUM HERE. Use password NFPHOLIDAYHOP2021.
Thank you to Jonathan S Vasquez for volunteering his photography services.
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CHANGING LIVES, SAVING LIVES:
Welcome our new Physicians Reach Out providers!
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Thank you to these generous medical practices and providers who have recently signed up to provide FREE care for our most in-need patients. Collectively, the providers below will see at least 32 of our patients over the next year!
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Dr. Megan Tarr - Women’s Center for Pelvic Health
Dr. Adam Faizi - Levine Children’s Charlotte Pediatric Clinic, SouthPark
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Dr. Sergio Patton - Presbyterian Internal Medicine
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Dr. Britney Welchel
Dr. Samuel Burrow
Dr. Emily Knott
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Dr. James Oelsen (Huntersville)
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THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE CHAMPIONS
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THANK YOU TO OUR CIVIC CHAMPION |
Care Ring is grateful for the extremely generous funding from Mecklenburg County government and its citizens as a trusted provider for our neighbors facing the challenges of poverty who need access to medical care. |
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New features include:
Google Translate feature into any language
and more!
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Care Ring is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, tax ID# 56-0621073.
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