Dear Friend,
Every day I get a call or run into to somebody that asks me how new policies in Washington and Raleigh will impact us. The short answer is that Alliance Medical Ministry (AMM) does not receive funds from the federal government, and we do not take Medicaid (or health insurance of any type). The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will trigger a rollback of Medicaid expansion across North Carolina meaning that potentially 700,000 neighbors will lose their healthcare coverage. This will result in fewer resources for the very people who need it most and will put more pressure on the safety net to care for these individuals.
We expect to see a large influx of new patients who have lost their healthcare and have no other options since their provider is a for-profit clinic, not a Free and Charitable Clinic like AMM.
AMM is in a fortunate position because of our donors. But we do not take that for granted. As a nonprofit organization that does zero billing and accepts no reimbursement, we wake up every day thinking about how we can grow and expand access to Wake County residents who do not currently have healthcare or are about to lose theirs.
At a recent seminar that moss + ross held for nonprofits, a question was asked of the ~25 nonprofits in attendance: “How many of you receive federal funding?” About 60% of hands were raised. That question was followed up with: “Keep your hands up if federal funding represents 50% or more of your operating budget.” Many hands remained raised—a powerful visual that signaled the nonprofit landscape of Wake County may be changing. This is indeed a tough time to be a nonprofit. But it’s also a vital time to support the organizations that touch your life—because we are all affected, directly or indirectly, by the policy changes underway.
Thank you for making Wake County a great place to live, and thank you for considering AMM in your philanthropy.
Sincerely,
Pete Tannenbaum
AMM Executive Director
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Ruby is a second-year medical student at the UNC School of Medicine. During her time, she has been shadowing Dr. Thakur and taking a deeper look into which AMM patients have gone to the Emergency Department (ED) in the last three months and the reason for their visit. Ruby’s project is intended to help AMM identify any patterns in ED usage and determine if there is anything that AMM can do to help prevent further ED visits and ED overuse.
To read more about Ruby, click here.
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AMM's Medical Director, Dr. Edwin Burkett, is the new President of L.A. Scruggs Medical Society!
L.A. Scruggs Medical Society (f. 1890) is the Raleigh/Wake County component of Old North State Medical Society (f.1887).
The mission of Old North State Medical Society is to support policies, access, and value to future generations of physicians and vulnerable patients of all backgrounds in North Carolina with a specific focus on African American, Latino, Native American, and rural communities and their social determinants of health.
The L.A. Scruggs Medical Society is named after Lawson A. Scruggs, one of the first graduates of Shaw University's Leonard Medical School in 1886. Dr. Scruggs was one of the four founders of the Old North State Medical Society.
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AMM will now start taking donations of Summer Care Kits! These kits will help patients prevent dehydration and sunburn on hot and sunny days.
Supplies needed in each kit:
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Bag to hold supplies (zip top or labeled paper bag)
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Sunscreen, SPF 30 or higher (travel size)
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Small/Travel Pack of Wet Wipes
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2 Individual Electrolyte Drink Mixes (Liquid IV, Cure, etc. )
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SPF Lip Balm
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The month of July has been HOT, and so are the peppers in the AMM garden. Summer brings a bountiful harvest of many different vegetables. Our garden produces over 2,400 lbs. of produce a year for our patients! Come volunteer—we’d love your help!
Currently growing in the garden are:
- Two different varieties of Okra
- Squash
- Eggplant
- Sweet Potatoes
- Sungold Tomatoes
- Beans
- Cucumbers
- and multiple varieties of peppers!
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Why Adult Vaccines Matter
Vaccines aren’t just for kids. Adults—especially those over 50 or with chronic conditions—benefit from staying up to date on vaccines like flu, shingles, pneumonia, RSV, and COVID-19 boosters. These vaccines reduce the risk of serious illness, hospitalization, and even death. Yet many adults remain unprotected due to misinformation, lack of access, or lack of awareness. According to the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, improving adult immunization could prevent millions of illnesses each year. Vaccines are a simple, powerful way to protect your health and the community.
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