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Coalition Receives Duke Endowment Grant to Improve Health in Georgetown County
A coalition of community partners has received a $450,000 grant to help improve health in Georgetown County.
Family Connects Program Garners National Publicity on CBS News
Unique program developed at Duke University sends nurses into the homes of new, often nervous, parents.
Supporting Maternal & Infant Health
The Health Care program area seeks to improve maternal and infant health outcomes and reduce health disparities.
Advancing Mental Health Services
The lack of access to mental health and substance abuse treatment services throughout the Carolinas significantly impacts the health of individuals, families and communities. The Health Care program area seeks to identify service delivery models that promote mental health and well-being for adults, adolescents and children, with a priority on holistic approaches to early intervention and treatment.
Strengthening the Health Care Workforce
Over 90 percent of counties in the Carolinas have at least one partial designation as a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA). The Health Care program area seeks to ensure an adequate diverse workforce that can address critical shortage areas, maldistribution of staff and support new complementary personnel models.
Zero to Eight Overview
In this video, The Duke Endowment President Rhett Mabry explains our emphasis on Early Childhood.
James B. Duke: Spirit of Genius, Legacy of Hope
This flyer provides an historical look at the man who laid the foundation to support the legacy that perseveres to this day at The Duke Endowment.
Expanding Access to Care for Vulnerable Populations
Across the Carolinas, too many vulnerable residents lack insurance or go underserved. The Health Care program area seeks to reduce health disparities, improve clinical outcomes and reduce inappropriate hospital utilization by increasing access to essential services for low-income uninsured adults and underserved populations.
Improving Oral Health
Poor oral health can result in lower quality of life and poor health outcomes. It can negatively impact self-esteem, employability and the ability to learn. The Duke Endowment seeks to improve the oral health delivery system throughout North Carolina and South Carolina to ensure every adult and child has access to essential dental services.
Improving Population Health
As the United States advances value-based payment methodology, the Health Care program area is building capacity at the state, regional and local level to link government, health, and social services so that Carolinians have the opportunity to increase healthy behaviors and address their social needs.
