Mission
JOHNSTON HEALTH FOUNDATION SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITIES BY SUPPORTING THE PATIENTS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES OF UNC HEALTH JOHNSTON. THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO BE A PHILANTHROPIC LEADER AND CATALYST FOR COLLABORATIONS THAT RESULT IN EQUITABLE ACCESS TO CARE AND HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES. THE MAIN AREAS OF FOCUS ARE: 1. ACCESS TO CARE: WORKING TO ENSURE THAT EVERYONE CAN ACCESS CARE REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY. 2. HOLISTIC CARE: SUPPORTING UNC HEALTH JOHNSTON'S PATIENTS WITH ALL ASPECTS OF CARE AND TEAMMATES (STAFF) WITH PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT AND WELL-BEING NEEDS. 3. INNOVATIVE AND PREVENTATIVE CARE: FUNDING CUTTING-EDGE PROGRAMS AND AWARENESS INITIATIVES DESIGNED WITH VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN MIND. 4. END-OF-LIFE CARE: ADVOCATING AND FUNDRAISING FOR HOSPICE AND BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT, ENSURING PATIENTS RECEIVE QUALITY END-OF-LIFE CARE WITH COMFORT, COMPASSION, AND DIGNITY.