CaroMont Health FY 2017 Community Report

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CA RO M O NT HE A LTH FOU NDATION: GR A NTS

TEN CAROMONT HEALTH DEPARTMENTS WERE AWARDED MORE THAN $605,000 IN GRANTS: CaroMont Cancer Center: Dental Services

Indigent Medications and Services

Funds provide medically-necessary dental services to patients who are unable to afford it before they begin radiation therapy.

Funds provide much-needed medications at discharge, home healthcare, medical equipment, hospice care and short-term rehabilitation placement for patients who are homeless or living in poverty.

Birthplace and NICU: Safe Beginnings Funds provide car seats, home health services, pack n’ plays, blankets, diapers, bottles and hygiene items for families who have given birth at the Birthplace and are unable to provide these items for their new babies.

Spiritual Care: FaithHealth-Gaston Funds provide much-needed medications at discharge, home healthcare, medical equipment, hospice care and short-term rehabilitation placement for patients who are homeless or living in poverty.

Environmental Services Funds provide education training opportunities for employees in our Environmental Services Department so they can continue to grow and develop in their career. Human Resources/Nursing Certification Funds provide financial assistance for Registered Nurse certification exams. Imaging Services Mobile Mammography Funds provide screening mammograms, follow-up diagnostic imaging and radiologic professional services interpretations in our community for women who are unable to afford these life-saving services.

Wellness Department: Discover You!, Family Wellness Program, Quit Smart, PRIDE and Weight Loss Programs Funds provide educational programs to the community about healthy cooking and eating, the importance of family exercise, smoking cessation, exercise strategies for cancer patients and weight loss programs. Chronic Disease Prevention and Self Management: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Heart Failure and Diabetes Funds provide self-management tools and educational materials for patients identified with high risk chronic disease, COPD, heart failure, stroke and diabetes diagnoses.

Burial Program Funds provide cremation services for families unable to afford burial services for their loved ones.

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