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We're moving!
ICYMI: On March 20th, Care Ring gathered some of our key stakeholders together to make a big announcement: that we will be moving into a new, renovated space this Fall! LEARN MORE
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Check out our video highlighting some of our speakers, thoughts from our conference attendees, and more! Video by Duvale Murchison Videography. Photos and other highlights are on our conference page. Want to get involved in next year's conference? Reply to this email. | |
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Inaugural conference a success
Care Ring recently hosted its inaugural Black Maternal Health Conference along with Presenting Sponsor Novant Health, Education Sponsor Atrium Health, and Event Partner Mecklenburg County. With a sold-out crowd of over 320 birthing professionals and community advocates, it was an exciting day of connection, learning, and change-making. For full coverage of the event, visit our conference page.
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Building a healthier future
Thank you to the many individuals and organizations (see graphic below) who have stepped up in a huge way to help make our dream come true of a bigger home where we can serve more members of the community and in new, innovative ways. If you'd like to contribute to "Building Healthy Futures," visit our capital campaign site.
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Tryon Medical Partners day of service
Administrative professionals and executives with Tryon Medical Partners donated some of their time recently with us stuffing goodie bags for The Bridge and our maternal-child health programs. Afterwards, they were given a tour of our Low-Cost Clinic and offices, and received information about our programs.
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Hornets award Care Ring $100K
We were so excited to be chosen as the recipient of the Charlotte Hornets 2023-2024 Wellness Grant, to support our Nurse-Family Partnership program operations! Special thanks to Betsy Mack and Andie deCelis for facilitating the award. The Hornets also went above and beyond and hosted our Winter NFP graduation ceremony (more below) at the Spectrum Center. (Pictured: James Jordan, Hugo, Bryce McGowens, Tchernavia Montgomery).
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Care Ring awarded gold rating by NAFC
Our Low-Cost Clinic has once again received a gold standards rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Quality Standards Program. NAFC's mission is building healthy communities for all through quality, equitable, accessible healthcare. The NAFC and its members are dedicated to ensuring that patients receive access to quality healthcare. To quantify and qualify the
care provided by network members, the NAFC formalized a set of Quality Standards for member organizations, which include policies and procedures related to the following areas: Administrative, Clinic/Pharmacy Responsibilities, Credentialing and Privileging Systems, Patient Care, and Risk Management Systems. Thanks to YOUR support, we are able to provide top-notch, gold star care to our patients to the highest of standards!
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Showing extra love at
The Bridge
In addition to its three-times-a-week presence in some of our city's under-resourced neighborhoods, The Bridge went above and beyond in February and March with special events to provide extra care to residents. They partnered with Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Centers to offer dental screenings and connection to treatment. They also provided HIV screenings through Mecklenburg County Public Health, and grocery gifts cards and swag bags.
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Hornets host Winter NFP graduation
The Charlotte Hornets Foundation generously hosted our winter NFP graduation at the Spectrum Center along with presenting the program with a $100K check. They set up a stage overlooking the court, provided snacks, cupcakes, gift bags, and an unforgettable experience for the mothers and their babies. Hornets mascot Hugo, player Bryce McGowens, and head of the Foundation James Jordan (brother of Michael Jordan) were on hand for photos and to give each graduate their certificate.
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Celebrating our Physicians Reach Out providers!
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THANK YOU to Atrium Health One Health OB/GYN at their Prosperity and Reese locations. Prosperity has increased their commitment by 6 fold, and Reese has doubled theirs. As we work together to reduce the maternal mortality and morbidity rate, this access to care will be an important tool in this fight! | |
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Volunteer with Care Ring's newest initiative, Healthy Start
Care Ring has been chosen to implement a federal program called Healthy Start in Mecklenburg County. We are looking for individuals who are invested in achieving a shared goal: creating an environment that supports maternal, infant, and family health and well-being - to join our Consortium, which meets monthly. If interested, please complete our Participation Survey and a staff member will reach out to you.
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Yoga class to benefit Care Ring
Join the graduating class of Soulful School of Yoga in a 60 minute donation-based yoga flow class to benefit Care Ring.
May 18th at the Big Love Yoga Barn (behind Pure Pizza, Plaza Midwood)
Registration will begin at 12:00 noon with the flow beginning at 12:15 p.m.
Cash based donations are accepted or donations can be made directly to Care Ring via our secure site.
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Please support these businesses who support us. | | |
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Movin' on up: Thank you Alliance Health for increasing your sponsorship commitment for 2024! | | |
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Welcome new Corporate Champion!
We are pleased to have recently added a new Corporate Champion - fellow nonprofit, March of Dimes! They sponsored our Black Maternal Health Conference and our Solidarity Walk.
We deeply appreciate their investment and belief in our mission.
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THANK YOU TO OUR CIVIC CHAMPION | |
Care Ring is grateful for the extremely generous funding from Mecklenburg County government and its citizens as a trusted provider for our neighbors facing the challenges of poverty who need access to medical care and supportive maternity care.
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601 E. 5th Street, Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28202 | 704-375-0172 | www.careringnc.org
Care Ring is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, tax ID# 56-0621073.
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