WCMS Receives Grant from The Delta Dental Foundation
The Western Carolina Medical Society (WCMS) is pleased to announce that the Delta Dental Foundation has awarded WCMS a grant to provide medical interpreting at the upcoming North Carolina Dental Society Mission of Mercy Clinic (NCMOM) in Asheville, NC. The Mission of Mercy Clinic will take place September 6-7, 2024, at the Biltmore Church – East Asheville Campus, located at 801 Fairview Rd, Asheville, NC 28803. With this generous grant from the Delta Dental Foundation, WCMS will offer free medical interpreting throughout the clinic. Medical interpreters are a crucial part of the NCMOM clinic. They serve as the bridge between the medical staff and patients to ensure clear, knowledgeable communication. We are grateful to the Delta Dental Foundation for their contribution to help provide this essential role,” stated Dr. Cameron Swift with the NC Dental Society.
“This funding will enable patients to communicate in their native languages and receive care they understand at the Mission of Mercy Clinic. We are deeply appreciative of the Delta Dental Foundation and the NC Dental Society for their incredible partnership,” said WCMS Director of Health Access & Equity Programs Rosalía McHattie.
About the Delta Dental Foundation
The Delta Dental Foundation (DDF) is a nonprofit, charitable organization established in 1980, which serves as the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and North Carolina. The mission of the DDF is to improve oral health by providing education and dental care to those in need, supporting the dental profession and advancing dental science. Each year, the DDF proudly provides financial support to programs and organizations dedicated to furthering the mission of the DDF.
About the WCMS Interpreter Network
The WCMS Interpreter Network (WIN) has highly trained medical interpreting professionals who strive to provide the best experience possible for patients. The WIN network is respected throughout Western North Carolina and partners with forty-three medical interpreters in over thirty-six languages. In 2023, WIN provided 5,087 medical appointments.
About The Western Carolina Medical Society
The Western Carolina Medical Society’s mission is to advocate for healthy communities, increase access to affordable healthcare, fight health inequities, and promote wellness in sixteen counties of WNC. Since 1885, WCMS has been respected for its leadership and innovation in addressing issues of access to affordable health care, disparities in health, and wellness promotion. Throughout its history, WCMS has been at the forefront of working collaboratively with area organizations to address the health challenges facing our community’s residents.
