Tidelands Health receives grant to help uninsured, underinsured access health care

May 23, 2023
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health
(843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
 
News for Immediate Release: Tidelands Health receives grant to help uninsured, underinsured access health care
Tidelands Health has received a grant to help uninsured and underinsured residents get access to the health care they need.
The Leon Levine Foundation awarded a $50,000 grant to Tidelands Community Care Network to increase enrollment in its care coordination program. Tidelands Health, in partnership with AccessHealth SC and The Duke Endowment, created Tidelands Community Care Network to break down barriers to medical care for uninsured and underinsured adults.
Since its inception, Tidelands Community Care Network has served more than 7,850 individuals by connecting them with primary care, specialty care, affordable medication, behavioral health care, dental care and care for chronic conditions such as diabetes.
“This generous grant from The Leon Levine Foundation will directly help uninsured and underinsured residents in our region gain access to the health care they need,” said Kelly Kaminski, senior director of community health resources for Tidelands Health. “While our team is proud of the difference we’ve been able to make in so many lives in our community, we know our work is not done. We are grateful for our ongoing partnership with The Leon Levine Foundation in support of our life-changing mission to help people live better lives through better health. We are eager to continue this important work.”
With nearly 50 partner agencies and organizations, Tidelands Community Care Network helps remove barriers to needed care. One of the network’s greatest community benefits is its role as a facilitator helping to foster partnerships and increase cross-sector collaboration. The result is stronger links within the community that lead to integrated care and better health outcomes.
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About Tidelands Health
Tidelands Health is the region’s largest health care provider and MUSC Health affiliate, serving the Carolinas at four hospitals and more than 60 outpatient locations. More than 2,500 employee, physician and volunteer partners work side by side with our communities to transform the health of our region – promoting wellness, preventing illness, encouraging recovery and restoring health.
About The Leon Levine Foundation
Established in 1980 by Leon Levine (Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Family Dollar Stores, Inc.), The Leon Levine Foundation supports programs and organizations that improve the human condition through investments in education, healthcare, human services and Jewish values. Based in Charlotte, N.C., the Foundation invests in nonprofits across North Carolina and South Carolina with strong leadership, a track record of success, and a plan for financial sustainability. Through its investments, the Foundation intends to create pathways to self-sufficiency, champion strategies for permanent change, and facilitate opportunities for growth. Learn more at www.leonlevinefoundation.org or follow on Twitter and Facebook @LeonLevineFdn.