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Happy Doctor's Day! Established in 1991, this day recognizes the incredible contributions and sacrifices made by medical professionals for the betterment of our communities.
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Safe Kids Wilkes County is hosting a car seat check this afternoon (Thursday) from 1-4pm!Safe Kids Wilkes County will be hosting a Community Car Seat Check at Traphill Elementary School, Tommorow!
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When Wilkes Recovery Revolution moved up to Jefferson Street, we discovered that the windows were in dire need of replacement. We would like to extend an enormous thanks to Window World for the donation of new windows and Window World of the Blue Ridge for the excellent installation services!
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Sorry! Our phone system is not working this morning. Thank you for your patience while our service provider works to fix the issue.
If you need to contact The Health Foundation, please send an email to holly@healthywilkes.org and we will get you connected!
For property emergencies, please call Chris at (336) 566-7389.
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We couldn’t be happier to announce our move to 1503 West D Street in North Wilkesboro. Formerly the offices of Cubic, Inc., it’s only a stone’s throw from our offices at West Park.
With two spacious conference rooms and added office spaces, we are now even better poised to welcome our collaborative partners into our work to improve the health and well-being of our community.
It feels particularly fitting to have found a new home here. The Health Foundation originally acquired the land it sits on when we purchased West Park in 1996 and sold the parcel to Cubic, who then built their construction and engineering offices here.
Over the decades we’ve spent a lot of time in this building, as the late Frank Taracido’s company worked with us to turn West Park, a once declining shopping center, into the vibrant medical park we envisioned. It took me years after his untimely death not to speed-dial him for solving construction and engineering mysteries both mundane and complex.
Frank was also a go-to guy who helped develop the @YadkinRiverGreenway, a foundation for the work of our Outdoor Economy group. His leadership and generosity remain an inspiration to me.
Your Health Foundation has big dreams for our communities—that everyone here is safe, happy, and able to live their best lives. To do so, we follow in the footsteps of Frank and many, many other incredible people whose love for Wilkes leaves a mark on our hearts.
My heartfelt thanks for your help and support as we continue to contribute to a healthier community together.
P.S. The driveway to our new office is between Don’s Char-Grill and Northwest Toyota. We’re planning an open house once we’re fully furnished, but you’re welcome to stop in any time! — Heather
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I will miss being able to see your smiling faces next door but am thrilled for all of the opportunities this move brings for you and our community. 💖
Heather – My father was John Bryan. I want you to know how happy he’d be to see The Health Foundation continue to thrive! He always spoke so highly of you. Thank you for all you do.
REMINDER: Opioid settlement grant session 2/1, 10am @ 1901 West Park Drive!
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The Non-Profit Internship Program (NPIP) is an eight-week long paid summer internship (beginning around May 31st for most) where students are matched with and work with nonprofit organizations from across North Carolina. Internships offer a range of exposure and skill-building opportunities in areas such as research, community outreach, public policy, communications, fundraising and social media. Interns receive a stipend of $4,800.
Applications are due February 19th, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. (noon).
In addition to the internship, students will have the opportunity to connect with other interns in the program and participate in ongoing professional development throughout the summer.
Learn about eligibility requirements and apply at the link below.
Non-Profit Internship Program Summer 2024
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REMINDER: 1/25, 2:30 @ 1901 W Park Drive – opioid settlement grant info session!
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Wilkes County’s 2024 Opioid Settlement Grant Application is now accepting applications at healthywilkes.org/grants! The Health Foundation, Inc. is working with Wilkes County Government to ensure the funds are distributed following the State guidelines while also addressing community priorities.
We are holding two information sessions about the competitive grants process. The first is scheduled for Thursday, January 25th at 2:30 p.m. and the second is scheduled for Thursday, February 1st at 10 a.m. Both meetings will be held at the Meeting Room at 1901 West Park Drive in North Wilkesboro.
The application is due March 8, 2024.
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The Health Foundation applauds Wilkes County EMS on their new Community Paramedic program, serving individuals in our community struggling with substance use disorder. This was identified as a high priority need by the Community Opioid Prevention and Education Team (COPE) that The Health Foundation facilitates. It was made possible through Opioid Settlement Funds earmarked for high-impact strategies.
With opioid overdoses at crisis levels, the Community Paramedic program will help people who use drugs receive treatment and follow-up care in their homes by trained professionals. Paramedics will connect patients to Peer Support Specialists, Medication Assisted Treatment, and programs or services supporting their long-term recovery from substance use disorders.
This whole-system approach puts the phrase “it takes a village” into practice. We couldn’t be more thankful for our village.
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This holiday season, give thanks with a gift that lends a helping hand to Wilkes County families.
The Shelton Helping Hands Fund is, hands down, one of the best ways to support a child in need in Wilkes County. When you make a charitable gift to The Health Foundation, Wilkes County School social workers help families in crisis so school children across the county can stay focused on their education.
Struggling families do okay until something happens. And whether it’s an unexpected illness, a car repair, or a dead refrigerator, your gift can help keep families learning, working, and give them a helping hand to stay on their feet.
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Check out this article about North Wilkesboro's work with The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Greater Good Studio! The Wilkes Fresh Mobile Market sprang from this work, along with a great many other ideas!
Human-centered Design Addresses Ageism and Ableism
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If you currently have full Medicaid coverage, nothing will change for you. When it is time to get ready for the renewal process, you MUST update your contact information – mailing address, phone number, and email. This way, DSS will be able to contact you about your Medicaid coverage.
📣📣You can update your address and other information for Medicaid online WITHOUT having to call or visit your local DSS. Visit: epass.nc.gov/
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Starting today, more North Carolinians can get health care coverage through Medicaid! The expansion means that single adults making around $20,000 a year or a family of three making around $34,000 may now qualify for coverage.
📣 The quickest way to apply is online! epass.nc.gov/
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This #GivingTuesday, give thanks with a gift to the next generation.
People entering health care professions want to help others, but some of them need help themselves to get there! Scholarships not only ease the financial hardship of going to school, they provide a key to unlocking a better life. In our rural, isolated community, careers in the medical field provide living wage jobs.
For students just graduating high school, finding money for tuition can be a struggle. For mature students changing careers, they have the additional hardship of rearranging their established lives to make it possible.
Gifts to The Health Foundation’s scholarship fund support the future of our medical community!
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This #GivingTuesday, give thanks with a gift that lends a helping hand to Wilkes County families.
The Shelton Helping Hands Fund is, hands down, one of the best ways to support a child in need in Wilkes County. When you make a charitable gift to The Health Foundation, Wilkes County School social workers help families in crisis so school children across the county can stay focused on their education.
Struggling families do o.k. until something happens. And whether it’s an unexpected illness, a car repair, or a dead refrigerator, your gift can help keep families learning, working, and give them a helping hand to stay on their feet.
healthywilkes.org/donate
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Please join us for #GivingTuesday tomorrow! We're focusing on a couple of special projects that need your support.
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North Carolina will soon provide coverage to more people through Medicaid. You may be able to get Medicaid even if you did not qualify before.
➡️Go to medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/expansion to learn more.
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On this day of thanks, we would like to say THANK YOU to each and every person who has been a part of The Health Foundation, past and present, as we try to make Wilkes County a place where everyone is healthy, safe, and able to thrive. ❤️
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We're having our annual meeting Wednesday, November 15th! It's an open house at our office, 1902 West Park Drive, so drop in anytime between 11am and 2pm, enjoy some light refreshments, and get an update on what we've been up to lately.
See you soon!
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NC MedAssist is coming back to Wilkes County on Friday, November 17th! Hosted by Atrium Health, the free over-the-counter medication giveaway will be at the First United Methodist Church in North Wilkesboro from 9am to 2pm. See the flyer for more info!
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