Increasing Access and Quality of Care in the ED

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Organization:

Ashe Memorial Hospital

Amount:

946152

Program Area:

Community-Based Grants Initiative

County of Applicant:

Ashe

Year:

06/04/2015

Description:

This grant provided funding to Ashe Memorial Hospital for renovation and expansion of its Emergency Department (ED). The ED accounted for 90% of the hospital’s admissions, with over 11,000 patients a year seeking care at the facility. The project reduced long wait times, improved service delivery, and helped ensure the financial viability of the hospital.

Contact:

Joe Thore
200 Hospital Avenue
Jefferson, 
NC 
28640 
336-846-0724