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VOLUNTEERING MADE EASY WITH
PHYSICIANS REACH OUT!
WHAT IS PHYSICIANS REACH OUT?
Founded in 2004 by the Mecklenburg County Medical Society, the Physicians Reach Out (PRO) program at Care
Ring is a network of volunteer providers donating free, comprehensive care for low-income, uninsured residents of
Mecklenburg County who cannot afford timely, appropriate medical care.
• Serving more than 4,000 patients in need each year.
• Ensuring access to primary, specialty, and dental care and diagnostic services.
• The only program in Mecklenburg County where someone with limited resources can access specialty care.
HOW CAN I HELP?
• It’s so easy — you can do it right from your own office!
• Commit to take on as many qualifying patients as you wish.
HOW WILL CARE RING SUPPORT ME AS A VOLUNTEER PROVIDER?
• Conduct a thorough enrollment process to determine eligibility.
• Connect patients to free or affordable prescription medication with NC MedAssist.
• Provide case management by nurses and social workers to ensure patients have transportation, understand their
illness and medication regimens, and are connected to resources for identified social needs that affect health.
Join over 1,600 of your peers from across 250 practices, such as:
www.CareRing.com TO JOIN OR LEARN MORE, CONTACT:
Stephanie Cameron, Provider Liaison
(704) 248-3739 or scameron@careringnc.com
601 E. 5th St., suite 140 Charlotte, NC 28202
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