Northwest AHEC would love to congratulate Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley and Surry Medical Ministries for their recent acceptance of State Designated Rural Health Centers of Excellence Awards! Join us in recognizing their dedication to providing quality care.
We were excited to hear about our practices nominations for the SDRHC of Excellence awards. It's great to see such dedication and excellence across Rural Health Centers in NC.
SDRHC of the Year: Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley
This SDRHC shows excellence across all areas, especially working with AHEC coaches and collaborating with ORH. This SDRHC has shown excellence in using local resources and collaborating with other partners to respond to health care gaps in their community. The SDRHC has shown excellence in innovative strategies to promote health equity and inclusion.
| "I'm particularly impressed by the achievements of Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley, led by Betty Taylor and Sharon Kallam. Their proactive approach to patient care, such as extending clinic hours, implementing strategies to flag at-risk patients for follow-ups, and conducting regular patient surveys, reflects their commitment to enhancing patient outcomes and experiences. Betty and Sharon's openness to feedback and continuous improvement efforts demonstrate their dedication to providing quality care to their community. It's evident that Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley is a deserving candidate for the SDRHC of the Year award." Medina Wilson, MBA, CPC, CPPM, CFD Sr. Quality Improvement Specialist |
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Excellence in Behavioral Health Plan Management: Surry Medical Ministries
This SDRHC has shown excellence in blending behavioral health services fully or partially within the primary care practice. We’re looking for a candidate who demonstrates excellence or marked improvement in providing behavioral health services that are fully or partially integrated within the primary care practice, with a focus on uninsured and underinsured patients.
| "We were so happy to work with Surry Medical Ministries. Nancy, Vanessa and the providers at the clinic seem to embody the essence of integrated healthcare, especially in their approach to behavioral health services within their primary care practice. Their efforts in blending behavioral health seamlessly into patient care, along with their commitment to using proper coding and ensuring comprehensive care for their patients, truly showcase their dedication to excellence. I commend Nancy Dixon and the team at Surry Medical Ministries for their innovative strategies and holistic approach to healthcare. They are certainly deserving of recognition for their efforts in promoting health equity and inclusion." Medina Wilson, MBA, CPC, CPPM, CFD Sr. Quality Improvement Specialist |
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