About us
Mission
Our Missions is empowering people through community based care that
addresses the social divers of health because true health starts with opportunity and to work towards transforming systems to improve healthcare access.
Vision
For a community where:
There is equitable access to healthcare for all North Carolinians.
Vulnerable populations are supported and their health outcomes are improved.
Communities are empowered to lead in health equity strategies.
Our Core Values
Enhancing health outcomes through dedicated, compassionate community healthcare support.
Compassionate Care, Exemplary Service
Compassionate Care
We believe in providing empathetic and personalized care to every client in our care. Our team is dedicated to understanding the unique needs of each individual and offering support that can improve their health outcomes .
Integrity and Trust
At Old North State Medical Foundation, we hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards. We build trust with our clients and partners through transparency, honesty, and accountability in all our interactions.
Innovation in Healthcare
We are committed to advancing our quality of service, delivery and support for health related social needs through innovative practices and technologies. Our goal is to continuously improve the quality of care we provide by embracing new ideas and solutions.
Community Focused
Our foundation is deeply rooted in the community. We strive to make a positive impact by collaborating with local organizations and participating in initiatives that promote health and well-being.
Excellence in Service
Delivering exceptional service is at the heart of what we do. We aim to exceed expectations by maintaining a high standard of professionalism and dedication in every aspect of our service delivery and community engagements.
History
The Old North State Medical Foundation was established as a non profit corporation with the principal purpose of providing technical program support and grants to community organizations that exist to empower at risky youth to achieve a positive future. For family strenthening, scientific ], educational, cultural, religious, or other charitable purposes, ONSMF, delives its support from diverse sources including foundations, corporations, individuals, and goverment agencies.
Chartered in 2016, organizational leaders and members include community leaders, community based organizations, religious entinties and individuals who belong to ONSMF.Medical professionals and Old North State Medical Society members are invited to become foundation members, however, the two organiZations are distinctly different, have completely different missions and leadership. They are completely separate organizations.
Beginnings
Foundation Plans
The primary geographical areas of concern will be of the entire state of North Carolina with the primary emphasis being of the areas east of interstate #95., engulfed from the Virginia State line to the South Carolina state line. The foundation plans to work in tandem with all existing community youth groups by assisting them in carrying out their projects that they may be presently pursuing. we hope to help these organizations to be more effective with their goals and aspirations by assisting in securing funding and services through our solicitation efforts.
We hope to serve as a vehicle to broadcast news, goals and missions of other youth organizations as well as to tell about their ongoing projects.
Good Shepard Hospital
The Old North State Medical Foundation was founded on the grounds of Good Shepard Hospital located in historical New Bern - North Carolina.Standing on the shoulders of black pioneers - both former slaves and freed men and women.The Foundation embraced the spirit of commitment and willingness to enhance cultural, enterpreneural, medical, educational, social and progressive strengths that trademarked thousands of slaves, and freed men and women whose talents and sea worthness built one of the most notable Black cities in post Civil War America.
In tribute to Horace James, a Massachusetts chaplin Charged with coordinating medical care , shelter and education for freed slaves, a 30 acre plot of land wa s named James City.Today James City, a predominately African American neighborhood, continues to bear the original name.
This once regarded Mecca for freed slaves, New Bern NC, remains a center piece in North Carolina History. It's historical prominence includes being the first state Capital of North Carolina and its election of black men - Benjamin W. Morris and A, W . Stevens to the NC General Assembly.
Behind the Mission
ONSMF has its mission the acquisition and distribution of funds, resources nd training that empowers youth oriented organizations, institutions, public providers and religious entities to serve and reduce the needs of predominantly low income, at risk children and youth. Orchestrating actions and securing finance that supports first class education, avoidance of legal system involvement, enterpreneurial skill development , exposure to cultural experience, learning art appreciation , gaderning, leadership skills , family strenthening and valuing and experiencing the rewards of community service are chief foci of the foundation.
Building on the strengths of the robust discussion between youth , community members and law enforcement during day one of the Old North State Medical Society 2015 medical convetion, the energized audience members became the impetus leading to formation of the foundation.
Today our plans call for our youth members eventually taking on the leadership role in the ONSMF and eventually leading other youth organizations across North Carolina.