More Information:
Contact Presbyterian Hospital Foundation at 704-384-4048 or by email to donate.
What is it?
The Presbyterian Hospital Community Care Cruiser is a 40-foot recreational vehicle that will serve as a doctor's office and provide comprehensive primary and preventive medical care to youth who can not afford it.
The cruiser will be led by a medical director, pediatric nurse practitioner, nursing staff and social worker and will visit identified underserved areas of the community to offer the following pediatric services:
Patient records will be maintained and updated, which will allow Presbyterian to provide a continuum of care by establishing a medical history and opportunity for follow-up.
Why is it needed?
Nationwide, the workforce is suffering from a reduction or elimination of benefits. In fact, one in nine children in North Carolina lack health insurance, and more than 37,000 are on the list for subsidies.
The Cruiser will create a win-win situation for the entire community by decreasing non-reimbursed costs and unneccessary ER visits, and by improving the health of our youth.
How will it work?
Presbyterian Hospital will collaborate with interested parties to ensure the best possible resource is put into place.
The Cruiser will work with places of worship, schools and other support groups to promote the clinic and provide easy access for youth who need its services.
Presbyterian Hospital will work with its Parish Nursing Program to establish strong working relationships in the communities we already serve. Through this collaborative effort, we believe we will maximize our impact.
How can I support it?
Many partnerships and donor opportunities are available through Presbyterian Hospital Foundation. After all, the Cruiser's potential can only be maximized through community-wide support.
Currently, Presbyterian Hospital is proud to have the support of the following partners:
Call the Presbyterian Hospital Foundation to find out more about donor opportunities: 704-384-4048.
