Teachers, apply for a Bright Ideas grant; applications open April 1

Surry-Yadkin Electric Membership Corporation is partnering with outstanding educators to bring creative learning to life! Starting this month, teachers can apply for a Bright Ideas education grant of up to $1,000 to fund projects that enhance student success in K-12 classrooms and would otherwise not be possible. Applications and more information about the program can be found at ncbrightideas.com .

Grants are available in all curriculum areas including art, science, history and mathematics.

Health

From page A for mothers-to-be to feel confident in securing an award-winning healthcare facility that focuses on the wellbeing of their current and future patients.

“Hugh Chatham Health is pleased to receive this recognition which highlights the exceptional care that is provided at our birth center. Our team includes OB/GYNs, Certified Nurse Midwives, specially trained OB nurses and techs, Family Physicians and Neonatal Nurse Practitioners. Together, they use their experience, talent, and collaborative efforts to focus on providing each patient with an individualized and compassionate care experience that they desire and the quality outcomes that they expect — right here, close to home and family. We are proud to be a part of our community’s growth and are privileged to care for others as they welcome a new life,” said Mary Blackburn, chief clinical officer and VP for Care Innovation when interviewed after receiving the award.

Equally as exciting is the expansion of services provided by Hugh Chatham Health. In January, the team opened a new physician practice, Hugh Chatham Health – Family Medicine and Obstetrics. The vision behind opening the new facility was to

Bright Ideas grant applications will be accepted through Sept. 15, but teachers are encouraged to apply early. Those who submit their application by Aug. 15 will be entered to win one of five $100 Visa gift cards.

Once the deadline closes, applications will be blind-judged by a team of retired educators from the Surry-Yad- kin EMC service area. Grant recipients will be awarded during surprise visits to their schools. offer a one-stop-shop for all members of the family who require healthcare. OB, newborn, pediatric, and adult patients can all be seen at the new facility. Three family medicine and obstetrical care physicians serve the practice, Meg Arboleda, MD, Brianna Hitchner, DO, and Jona Lamphier, DO. Arboleda and Hitchner are new providers for Hugh Chatham Health, and Lamphier has been with the facility for almost three years.

Supported by all 26 electric cooperatives in North Carolina, Bright Ideas grants have contributed $15 million to N.C. classrooms, funding a total of 14,200 projects that have benefited well over 3.5 million students statewide since 1994.

Support for youth and education is part of our continued commitment to building a brighter future for the communities we serve. To learn more, visit syemc.com/youth-programs.

Additional Hugh Chatham Health facilities include Hugh Chatham Health - Express Care in Dobson, which is a member of Surry-Yadkin EMC, and Hugh Chatham Health -

Urgent Care in Elkin. Both clinics are open seven days a week, offer extended hours, and walk-ins are welcome with no appointment necessary. Treatment of common conditions, such as minor illnesses and injuries, as well as occupational health services are offered at both clinics.

As the needs for patients continue to grow, so too will the offerings provided by Hugh Chatham Health. Their mission statement is simple, “Your Health. Our Passion.”, but their impact on the community and the care their teams provide is nothing short of significant, reliable, and commendable.