Other Ways to Support

Apart from general donations, focus areas, and program areas, UNC Health Nash Foundation has ongoing projects to help support our community outside of our four walls. Whether you're civic group, school, or church group, we invite you to consider hosting a drive for some of the projects below. Each QR code takes you to an Amazon Wishlist with items. Have an idea outside of these? Contact one of the Foundation staff members!

WOMEN'S CENTER BOXES

All babies deserve to have the necessities to stay warm, safe and healthy when released from the hospital. Unfortunately, there are many new moms in our community that might not have the resources to provide these items for their child. The newborn necessity kits provided to qualifying moms will help to relieve some of their worry and ensure that their new baby will have what they need for the first few weeks of life.

PATIENT ONBOARDING PROGRAM

The Patient Onboarding Program, POP, is designed to create a more engaging and welcoming experience for our patients and caregivers. Our Patient Engagement Navigators round on patients in the hospital to ensure they are having the best experience possible, and if not, see what we can do to improve this experience. One of the main things we see while rounding are anxieties due to waiting for tests/procedures, or boredom and loneliness. POP provides items such as books, puzzles, fidget blankets, etc. to help reduce anxiety and make our patients as comfortable as possible while waiting. The POP is is currently in need of iPhone chargers & charging blocks, and coloring books. 

PACKAGES TO SUPPORT PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS

Patients discharging to homeless shelters often have limited clothing and hygiene products. In effort to improve the patient's transition from the hospital, we provide small packages with basic necessities.