Donate to North Coast Health Ministry

It's easy to feel despair at the daily bombardment of economic bad news.  Of course, we all feel compassion for those who are struggling, those who have lost their jobs and, with those jobs, their health insurance coverage.  But, when the bad news just doesn't stop coming, it's too easy to convince ourselves that there's no way we can possibly make a difference.

The truth is you CAN make a difference.  Make a contribution to North Coast Health Ministry and help us continue to help our neighbors in need who depend on NCHM as their only route to health care.

North Coast Health Ministry would not be able to provide the care we do without your help!  We are so grateful for all of our generous supporters!

There are a number of ways you can support North Coast Health Ministry - from financial contributions to volunteering your time.  No contribution is too small, and every little bit helps!  Here are some of the ways that you can support us in providing health care to the uninsured...

Volunteers:

Volunteer behavioral health therapists.  Minimum requirement is a Master’s degree in a behavioral health related discipline and ability to provide therapy at least 2 hours/week.  Minimum six-month commitment.  Contact Sharon Tipton at (216) 228-7878 ext. 108.

Volunteer nurses willing to be trained to be on NCHM’s substitute nurse roster – to fill clinic staffing gaps due to vacation, sick days, etc.  Contact Mary Ludwig at (216) 228-7878 ext. 122.

Volunteer physicians and nurse practitioners for day, evening and weekend clinics.  Specialists and primary care practitioners needed.  Contact Mary Ludwig at (216) 228-7878 ext. 122.

Volunteers willing to organize toiletry drives for NCHM patients at churches, schools or other community groups.  Contact Jeanine Gergel at (216) 228-7878 ext. 107.

Volunteers that enjoy planning parties to help us with our Silver Celebration gala and our spring and fall mini-fundraising events.  Contact Jeanine Gergel at (216) 228-7878 ext. 107.

Volunteers willing to help with periodic special projects, such as mailings. Contact Jeanine Gergel at (216) 228-7878 ext. 107.

Dentists willing to take referrals from North Coast Health Ministry for patients with critical dental care needs. Contact Mary Ludwig at (216) 228-7878 ext. 122.

Nurses willing to staff a Monday evening clinic once per month or willing to be trained to be on NCHM’s substitute nurse roster – to fill clinic staffing gaps due to vacation, sick days, etc. Contact Mary Ludwig at (216) 228-7878 ext. 122.

Office Supplies:

Dymo Labels (Lg. White Shipping --2-5/16” x 4”; 200/roll)
Used for prescription labeling     (cost per roll:  $49.00)

Envelope Moisteners (Dab N Seal)
Used for patient mailings (cost per four pack:  $8)

Ziplock Bags (1-Gallon; 10-1/2” x 11”)                                                                   
Used for patient Meds             

Self-Sealing Brown Kraft Envelopes (6” X 9”)                 
Used for Patient Registration (cost per 100:  $18)

Top-Tab File Folders (letter sized)                 

Clinic & Medical Supplies:

Small wheeled metal procedure tables (for exam rooms)

Softsoap antibacterial hand soap (1-gallon refill jug)

Lysol Disinfecting Wipes

Toilet paper/bathroom tissue                                                                                   

Facial tissues (any brand)                                                                                            

Folded paper towels                                                                                                     

Gauze dressings

Ostomy supplies (e.g., small pouches)

Lithium batteries (FDK Cr2032 3V)

Blood pressure cuffs (adult size)

Arkray diabetic test strips (cost to NCHM:  $11 per box of 50)

Nursing 2011 Drug Handbook with Online Toolkit ($29.30)

Miscellaneous Items for Patients in Need:

Grocery cards (in increments of $5 and $10) – Giant Eagle or Marc’s

RTA Bus/Rapid FareCards

Gas cards (in increments of $5 and $10)

Toiletries (new only please) – toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, shampoo, lotion, etc.

If you would like to make a contibution towards our wish list, please visit the Donate Now page, and enter in the amount of the item(s) you'd like to sponsor.  You can indicate the name of the item at check out.

Thank you very much for your continued support of North Coast Health Ministry!

Did You Know…

…NCHM Continues to see double-digit increases in the number of new patients we see each year?

…over 200 Volunteers, including physicians, nurses, and clerical support help NCHM provide services? (How’d you like to be one of our volunteers? Send us some information, and one of our volunteer coordinators will get back to you! We appreciate your willingness to help. )

…Lakewood, Fairview, and St. John Medical Center together provided over $6.3 million in care to NCHM patients last year?

…For Every $1 donated to NCHM, we are able to provide over $11 worth of care for a patient? (Click here to Donate Now, or you can send a check to the address below – Thanks!)

Online Donations

We need everyone’s help as we continue our efforts as a vital “safety net” provider in our community. NCHM is grateful for all the help we have received from our partner hospitals, faithful volunteers, committed corporate, foundation and government funders and our individual donors.

For friends of ours looking to make a contribution online, please click here to make a gift securely online using PayPal, or your Credit or Debit Card.

Please keep in mind that all credit and debit card processing will be handled by PayPal's secure website. No sensitive data regarding your bank account or credit card will ever be sent to NCHM. Using our online donation service, you can be sure that your information will be safely transmitted, and will never be sold, or re-used in any venue other than NCHM internal use.

*NCHM keeps records of donors and donations in a secure location, and only uses that information for record keeping, and for internal quarterly, or yearly reporting.