ECU Health CEO, Brody School of Medicine Dean Dr. Michael Waldrum issues statement on NC budget | Eastern North Carolina Now

Budget to provide critical funding for rural health care

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Press Release:

    Statement from Dr. Waldrum:

    "ECU Health is grateful to legislators for their commitment to supporting rural health care with Medicaid expansion and other critical funding in the state budget. Thanks to their commitment, eastern North Carolina will receive support to improve access to care, medical education opportunities, funding for the medical examiner's office and more. In short, this budget enables ECU Health and other rural health care providers to improve the lives of those we serve. This budget also sets the stage for innovation with NC Care which will positively transform health care delivery in rural communities across the state. I want to again express my appreciation to lawmakers in both chambers and Gov. Cooper for recognizing the extraordinary challenges facing rural health care and designing solutions that benefit the citizens of North Carolina, including making Medicaid expansion a reality. ECU Health will continue to strongly advocate for rural health care in North Carolina and remain at the forefront of creating a national academic model for rural health delivery."


   Contact: Brian Wudkwych
   ECU Health Public Relations
   Phone: 252-214-0782
   Email: Brian.Wudkwych@ECUHealth.org
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