Dear Friend,
I am asked every day how potential changes in Medicaid would impact AMM. To answer that, you have to go back to December of 2023 when NC expanded Medicaid. At that point, 700,000 low-income North Carolinians were provided healthcare they previously did not have. AMM transitioned eligible patients over to Medicaid and was then able to accept new uninsured patients to take their patient spots at AMM. In Wake County, the number of people without access to healthcare went from 115,000+ to 70,000+ because of the expansion. Now there is a very real possibility that the new coverage provided by the expansion will go away. That is not good news for low-income, vulnerable populations.
AMM does not take Medicaid or insurance (or any form of payment other than a small patient fee). So, the impact on AMM will be to increase the already high demand for the healthcare we provide. We are currently almost at capacity and are looking for ways to add more providers to take on more patients. We are a safety net clinic – literally the health safety net for low-income families who have no healthcare alternative. We keep our patients healthy, working, and out of the hospital.
We can do this because of the power of community and what YOU do to fund medical care through philanthropy for our most vulnerable neighbors. As the demand for the care we provide increases due to changes in Medicaid and Wake County population growth, I would like to ask you to consider supporting AMM. Your generosity will allow us to bring the highest quality health services to our neighbors who would have nowhere to turn if not for AMM.
Sincerely,
Pete Tannenbaum,
AMM Executive Director
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AMM’s current Social Work Intern, Erin, is a Master of Social Work student at NC State. She reports to Nick, our Director of Social Work Services. Not many free and charitable clinics have a social worker who is embedded in the clinic. Erin is over halfway through her time with AMM, so we asked her some questions about Social Work and her experience at AMM.
"I chose social work because I am passionate about mental health, the holistic well-being of people, and the experience and rights of children and English learners in the United States.
I initially gravitated towards AMM because of the opportunity it provides me as a learner to work face-to-face with individuals with diverse language and cultural backgrounds while learning about the field of medical social work."
To read more about Erin's internship experience click here.
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This month AMM has brought back Food Smarts, the cooking/healthy habits class, for AMM's patients. Each Wednesday morning patients learn a new recipe and have a small class session about a different nutrition topic, such as creating a healthy diet or how to read nutrition labels.
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We’re getting ready for spring in the AMM garden! Pictured above are our veggie transplants, which we’ve started under grow lights inside the clinic. This allows the veggies to get a head start in a warm, controlled environment before going in the ground in the coming weeks and months. Some of the vegetables that are sprouting up right now include eggplant, okra, and multiple varieties of peppers. AMM's farmer, Lauren, planted seeds earlier this month and soon they will be ready to go in the ground for Spring crops.
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Many AMM patients suffer from kidney disease due to diabetes and hypertension.
Did you know that your kidneys play an important role in your overall health? Despite their modest size, these bean-shaped organs are critical for waste removal, fluid balance, and overall health maintenance. However, kidney disease often remains unrecognized because symptoms appear gradually over time. That is why National Kidney Awareness Month, which occurs in March, is such an essential time to learn more about kidney health, raise awareness about the dangers of renal disease, and explore prevention methods.
To read more click here.
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The 2025 UNC Health Championship is supporting AMM!
Professional golf returns to Raleigh Country Club this spring at the UNC Health Championship presented by STITCH. Join their amazing crew of over 700 tournament volunteers. Don’t miss your chance to get inside the gallery ropes for an up-close, hands-on tournament experience. Sign up now to secure your desired role. Proceeds will support local community partners including AMM!
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