Taya is a second-year medical student at the UNC School of Medicine. During her time at AMM, she will be focusing on how AMM’s process of referrals to nephrologists, a doctor who specializes in kidneys, to see how it can help patients, what issues may arise, and how we can better the referral process.

As the days become longer and the temperatures rise, sleep patterns can often change

and become harder to maintain. June's early sunrises, late sunsets, and growing

humidity can make it difficult to sleep well. However, restful nights are still possible with

a few simple modifications.

Nicky Delgado was a former NC Med Assist program coordinator and patient services assistant at AMM, who is now starting a position as a Genetic Counselor for Duke as part of a research study called “Undiagnosed Diseases Network.” She is a recent graduate of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia with a Master’s in Genetic Counseling. During Nicky’s time at AMM, she coordinated the NC Med Assist applications, worked at the front desk, and helped educate patients on their medications.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a period devoted to promoting mental health, eradicating stigma, and providing support. Mental health is still stigmatized, misunderstood, and infrequently discussed, despite the fact that everyone is affected differently. This month is an important opportunity of the importance of taking care of ourselves and others, to acknowledge the significance of mental health, and normalize honest conversations about mental health.

I chose mental health counseling because I am passionate about advocacy, social justice, and empowering clients to find their voice and recognize their inner strength.

April 20-26, 2025, is National Volunteer Appreciation Week! AMM relies on volunteers to assist in the garden, build kits for patients, and work part-time in the clinic. Without our volunteers, AMM would not be able to help the thousands of uninsured neighbors in Wake County. A big thank you to everyone who has volunteered at AMM! To celebrate, we are featuring two of our clinic volunteers and hearing from them about their volunteer experience.

April is Physical Fitness Month at AMM! Physical exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, and according to the CDC, the average adult should get at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity in every day. At AMM there are a few different fitness programs offered to patients.