Dear Friend,
The debate in Washington and Raleigh around Medicaid continues, especially in relation to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1). If passed, the proposed cuts could lead to hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians losing access to vital health coverage. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates that up to 500,000 people in North Carolina would be impacted. In Wake County alone—one of the state’s fastest-growing areas—more than 70,000 people already fall into the coverage gap. This number is poised to grow considerably, even without the potential Medicaid changes.
Amid these challenges, Alliance Medical Ministry (AMM) remains committed to caring for those left behind by traditional healthcare systems. For 23 years, AMM has provided holistic, team-based care to uninsured working adults in Wake County. Today, we serve more than 2,000 patients each year through over 11,000 encounters. Still, this reaches only a small fraction of those in need, which is why we’re pursuing a long-term growth strategy to expand our impact and serve more of this population.
Here’s what sets AMM apart: while many clinics depend on Medicaid funding and now face an uncertain future, AMM is funded by philanthropy. That means we can remain flexible, stable, and ready to meet the growing demand for care, regardless of what happens in Washington.
We thank you—from the bottom of our hearts—for making this work possible. Your continued support will help AMM grow and provide life-changing care to even more of our neighbors in need.
Sincerely,
Pete Tannenbaum,
AMM Executive Director
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This summer, AMM is hosting two Kenan Urban Scholars from the UNC School of Medicine. The Kenan Urban Scholars are a group of medical students who provide targeted care for marginalized populations by addressing the specific needs of the community.
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Taya is a second-year medical student at the UNC School of Medicine. During her time at AMM, she will be focusing on improving AMM’s process of referrals to nephrologists, a doctor who specializes in kidneys.
To read more about Taya, click here.
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The Spring Wellness challenge ended with a celebratory dinner and awards ceremony. AMM's patients worked hard towards their wellness goals by earning points through exercise, meditation, and trying new healthy recipes. Congratulations to the winners!
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UNC Health Championship
AMM was proud to partner with UNC Health as a community partner for the UNC Health golf championship.
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This summer, the AMM garden is busy growing many different healthy vegetables for our patients! Try out this recipe using three favorites from our garden: Sun Gold tomatoes, hot peppers, and cucumbers!
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Strawberry And Sun Gold Tomato Salad With Honey-Lime Citronette
Athena Calderone, Cook Beautiful
SERVES 4 TO 6
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FOR THE CITRONETTE
- 3 or 4 limes, 1 zested, all juiced to make 1⁄3 cup
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1⁄4 cup fruity extra-virgin olive oil
- 1⁄4 cup grapeseed oil
- Salt and freshly cracked pepper
FOR THE SALAD
- 4 mini seedless cucumbers, cut into 1⁄2-inch rounds (about 12 ounces total)
- 12 ounces strawberries, trimmed and cut
- 1 pint (10 to 12 ounces) Sun Gold cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1⁄2 teaspoon finely diced serrano chile
- 1 small bunch fresh mint, chopped, a handful reserved for garnish
- 1 small bunch fresh tarragon, chopped, a handful reserved for garnish
- 1⁄3 cup crumbled soft goat cheese
- Flaky sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, for serving
Method
Make the citronette: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime zest, juice, and honey. Slowly whisk in the oils. Season with salt and pepper.
Make the salad: Place the cucumbers, strawberries, tomatoes, and chile in a large bowl. Lightly drizzle with about half of the dressing and toss to coat. Add additional dressing as needed. Sprinkle with the chopped herbs and toss to combine.
To serve, top with the cheese and sprinkle with the reserved herbs, flaky sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper.
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July is Nutrition Month at AMM
Each month, AMM leans into a different topic as a priority for educating our patients. This month is nutrition! In the spirit of education, we are sharing this article from health.com that provides tips and 10 of the best foods that help stabilize your blood sugar—an important strategy not just for our patients who have diabetes, but for ALL people who are interested in good health.
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