Impact Health

Happy Work Anniversary, Jessica! Jessica celebrates three years with us as an executive assistant and board liaison! We are so grateful to have you on our team, supporting our staff every day.

HOP is proving every day that caring for our community’s critical social needs improves health and lowers healthcare costs! #HOPintheNews Read more at https://lnkd.in/d-4Qjtss

The numbers are in—HOP is making a difference! A new article from JAMA highlights how the Healthy Opportunities Pilot is improving health outcomes for Medicaid recipients and lowering costs. Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e_6BVZw8

Behind every question about HOP is a compassionate voice on the other end of the line. ???? Our Care Team is sometimes the first connection for HOP clients, answering an average of 300 calls a week to guide people through the eligibility process and connect them with HOP resources. Their dedication ensures that individuals and families in WNC get the support they need, from healthy food to housing assistance. If you or someone you know could benefit from HOP services, give our Care Team a call today at 828-278-9900 or visit https://lnkd.in/dFFUpvj8

#OverheardatHOP "I appreciate this program and the wonderful people that run it. I'm not so stressed out, wondering how I'm going to get groceries. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!" -Client Feedback Access to nutritious food and essential items can make a world of difference. Thanks to our incredible HSOs, HOP clients receive the support they need to live healthier lives. If you or someone you know could benefit from free resources like food, check your eligibility today: https://lnkd.in/dFFUpvj8

Safe Shelter has been in search of a permanent location since it opened its doors in 2019. In many ways, their story mirrors the journeys of the community members it has served for the past six years. Read more about the journey of Safe Shelter, one of the commuity health worker organizations we partner with, at https://lnkd.in/eRDKEdGK

This week, we are honoring Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first Black woman in the U.S. to earn a medical degree. After graduating from the New England Female Medical College in 1864, Dr. Crumpler moved to Richmond, VA in 1865, after the Civil War ended and dedicated her career to providing medical care for newly freed enslaved people. Although she faced intense racism while working in the South, she persisted in her mission to improve public health and authored A Book of Medical Discourses, one of the first medical publications by a Black author. Dr. Crumpler's legacy paved the way for generations of Black women in medicine, proving that determination and compassion can transform healthcare. Read more about her legacy at https://lnkd.in/ewHajYP

Want to learn more about our new clinically integrated network? Or read about one of our community health worker organizations? Then check out our February newsletter, Making an Impact: https://lnkd.in/e6yjHvyK Don't forget to subscribe and receive our news right to your inbox!

Congratulations to Share Thy Bread on your new building! On January 23, the Tryon-based HSO cut the ribbon on a new 2,1000-square-foot facility. Supporting over 11,500 households annually across Polk, Henderson, Rutherford, and parts of South Carolina, this new building offers community members a full, free shopping experience. Thank you for the difference you all are making in your community!

Spreading a little love this Valentine's Day! Check out this most recent client feedback quote we received. "The food products are high quality and good variety. These items help a great deal with the food needs in our household, and we are incredibly grateful for this opportunity. We love it!" #OverheardatHOP