Why Your Support Matters
Stories of Hope...click to read
Names and identifying details have been changed to protect
our patients' privacy. These are true stories.
Jack
Jack is a father of two. He has battled hypertension, diabetes and
depression for years. When he came to HopeHealth, his blood sugar
was consistently over 200 mg/dL and his blood pressure was
dangerously high as well. Having been turned away at other doctor's
offices, Jack was unsure if he'd be able to get the help he needed.
The skilled staff at HopeHealth recognized the severity of his
symptoms and welcomed him as a patient. One of our nurse
practitioners, Mary Mitchell, became his primary care provider. She
helped him learn to manage his chronic illnesses. Renee Smith, our
behavioral health counselor, helped Jack with his depression.
"When I came to HopeHealth, I was at a point in my life where I
wasn't sure I wanted to go on," Jack said. "Coming to Hope helped
me get back on my feet… It helped me be able to lead a life that my
sons can be proud of."
Melissa (As told by one of our Medical Case
Managers)
"Melissa is a devoted mother and very hard worker. When her car
broke down, she was beside herself because she could not afford the
$250 repair and was afraid she would lose her job. We were able to
help her pay for the repair, which allowed her not only to keep her
job and support her family but also to continue to come to
HopeHealth for really important medical care. For many folks, $250
is a manageable sum of money, but for my client, it was a
make-or-break situation. I'm glad we were able to help her make it
rather than letting it break her."
Angela
Angela has no health insurance. It has been more than five years
since she had seen a doctor to receive any preventive health care
or screenings. She could not afford to pay out-of-pocket for these
services. Angela became a patient at HopeHealth and qualified for
our sliding fee discount program, and was able to get essential
health care services. We also referred her to have a mammogram.
The mammogram revealed a frightening bit of news: Angela had
breast cancer. Fortunately, however, it was caught early and
treated.
"Coming to HopeHealth really saved my life. If I hadn't come,
I'd be living today with undiagnosed breast cancer," Angela
said.
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The Hope Fund
Grant money and billing income help us cover the cost of care
for the patients we serve, but there are always more needs than we
cannot meet without your help. We have established The Hope Fund to
provide additional support and to be able to expand the number of
needy patients we serve.
Our fundraising events, corporate annual giving, employee giving
program and individual donations support The Hope Fund. Through
this fund, we are then able to provide the following to
our patients:
- Eyeglasses and vision appointments
- Specialty care, surgeries and other medical care we cannot
provide in-house
- Prescription drug assistance
- Emergency assistance
If you would like to learn more about our efforts to provide
these services to our patients, please join us at
an upcoming event or learn how you can donate.
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Why Your Support Matters
Stories of Hope...click to read
Names and identifying details have been changed to protect
our patients' privacy. These are true stories.
Jack
Jack is a father of two. He has battled hypertension, diabetes and
depression for years. When he came to HopeHealth, his blood sugar
was consistently over 200 mg/dL and his blood pressure was
dangerously high as well. Having been turned away at other doctor's
offices, Jack was unsure if he'd be able to get the help he needed.
The skilled staff at HopeHealth recognized the severity of his
symptoms and welcomed him as a patient. One of our nurse
practitioners, Mary Mitchell, became his primary care provider. She
helped him learn to manage his chronic illnesses. Renee Smith, our
behavioral health counselor, helped Jack with his depression.
"When I came to HopeHealth, I was at a point in my life where I
wasn't sure I wanted to go on," Jack said. "Coming to Hope helped
me get back on my feet… It helped me be able to lead a life that my
sons can be proud of."
Melissa (As told by one of our Medical Case
Managers)
"Melissa is a devoted mother and very hard worker. When her car
broke down, she was beside herself because she could not afford the
$250 repair and was afraid she would lose her job. We were able to
help her pay for the repair, which allowed her not only to keep her
job and support her family but also to continue to come to
HopeHealth for really important medical care. For many folks, $250
is a manageable sum of money, but for my client, it was a
make-or-break situation. I'm glad we were able to help her make it
rather than letting it break her."
Angela
Angela has no health insurance. It has been more than five years
since she had seen a doctor to receive any preventive health care
or screenings. She could not afford to pay out-of-pocket for these
services. Angela became a patient at HopeHealth and qualified for
our sliding fee discount program, and was able to get essential
health care services. We also referred her to have a mammogram.
The mammogram revealed a frightening bit of news: Angela had
breast cancer. Fortunately, however, it was caught early and
treated.
"Coming to HopeHealth really saved my life. If I hadn't come,
I'd be living today with undiagnosed breast cancer," Angela
said.
.
The Hope Fund
Grant money and billing income help us cover the cost of care
for the patients we serve, but there are always more needs than we
cannot meet without your help. We have established The Hope Fund to
provide additional support and to be able to expand the number of
needy patients we serve.
Our fundraising events, corporate annual giving, employee giving
program and individual donations support The Hope Fund. Through
this fund, we are then able to provide the following to
our patients:
- Eyeglasses and vision appointments
- Specialty care, surgeries and other medical care we cannot
provide in-house
- Prescription drug assistance
- Emergency assistance
If you would like to learn more about our efforts to provide
these services to our patients, please join us at
an upcoming event or learn how you can donate.
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