CATHERINE MCAULEY MERCY FOUNDATION INC

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Mercy Urgent Care – Asheville, Brevard, Burnsville, Columbus, Waynesville & Weaverville NC

Mercy Urgent Care: Affordable treatment of non-life-threatening illnesses & injuries. Western North Carolina's only local, nonprofit urgent care network provides high-quality, affordable, and convenient medical care for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Catherine McAuley MERCY Foundation helps to provide the financial resources for Mercy Urgent Care's important work. The Foundation is the fundraising arm of the not-for-profit Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care, Inc. d/b/a Mercy Urgent Care.
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Catherine McAuley Mercy Foundation Inc.

Overview

The Catherine McAuley Mercy Foundation Inc. is a nonprofit organization established to support the mission of providing quality healthcare, particularly through Mercy Urgent Care. The foundation is named after Catherine McAuley, the founder of the Sisters of Mercy, an international Catholic order known for its dedication to serving the poor and the sick.

Mission

The foundation's primary mission is to provide financial resources to enhance healthcare services. It focuses on three key areas:

  1. Purchase of Medical Equipment: The foundation assists in purchasing medical equipment for urgent care facilities to ensure that patients receive high-quality, technologically advanced care.

  2. Compassionate Care Program: It supports a compassionate care program that helps patients who cannot afford medical services. This program covers significant undercompensated care annually.

  3. International Relief Efforts: The foundation supports international humanitarian missions, notably to areas affected by natural disasters or health crises, such as Haiti and the Philippines. These efforts involve sending medical supplies and volunteer teams to provide emergency care and address chronic health issues.

Notable Achievements

In recognition of its humanitarian work, Mercy Urgent Care, supported by the Catherine McAuley Mercy Foundation, received the Urgent Care Association of America's Humanitarian Award in 2016. This award acknowledged the substantial contributions made by Mercy Urgent Care in providing healthcare services to those in need, both domestically and internationally.

Philanthropic Structure

The foundation relies on donations to carry out its mission. It encourages contributions to support ongoing efforts to improve healthcare access and quality for underserved populations.

Legacy and Inspiration

The Catherine McAuley Mercy Foundation draws inspiration from Catherine McAuley's vision of serving those in need. By continuing her legacy, the foundation emphasizes the importance of compassion, service, and innovative healthcare solutions.

[1] https://www.mercy.net/about/history/ [2] https://www.mercy.net/about/ [3] https://www.supportmercynorth.org/about-us/sisters-of-mercy/sisters-of-mercy-history [4] https://mercyurgentcare.org/about/catherine-mcauley-mercy-foundation/ [5] https://www.mercy.com/about-us/history

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So grateful for Mercy Urgent Care and all they do for our community! Affordable and compassionate care is exactly what we need in Western NC. 💙 #MercyMatters #CommunityHealth
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Just had a great experience at Mercy Urgent Care! It’s comforting to know we have such reliable healthcare nearby. Thank you for being there for us! 🙏 #MercyUrgentCare #LocalHeroes
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1. How can we improve community awareness about the services provided by Mercy Urgent Care to ensure more residents utilize the facilities for non-life-threatening conditions?
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2. What innovative strategies can NGO partnerships implement to address healthcare accessibility and affordability in rural areas of Western North Carolina?
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