Community Care Fund

The Community Care Fund provides essential support to individuals facing serious health challenges compounded by financial hardship — helping them access critical items like medications and diabetic supplies that are often out of reach.

Improving our Community’s Health through Intervention and Prevention

United Regional’s Community Care Fund is transforming how care reaches vulnerable populations — extending beyond hospital walls into the heart of our community. This innovative initiative has already served thousands of individuals, offering vital support where it’s needed most.

To address the social determinants of health, the program begins with core services: medication assistance, food security, transportation, and connection to community resources. These foundational supports help patients overcome barriers to better health and long-term wellness.

Who does the Community Care Fund serve?

The Community Care Fund primarily supports patients recently discharged from United Regional who face ongoing medical needs and limited financial resources. Many are referred to the Transition Clinic, where compassionate staff connect them with vital services tailored to their recovery.

What support does the Community Care Fund provide?

• Medications – Ensures access to prescriptions for patients with no ability to pay
• Transportation – Provides rides to medical appointments and treatments
• Diabetic Supply Kits – Includes insulin, syringes, and testing supplies for up to 60 days
• Durable Medical Equipment – Supplies items like oxygen, blood pressure cuffs, glucometers, and scales
• Food Boxes – Delivers nutritious food to patients struggling with food insecurity
• Access to Specialists – Connects patients with the specialized care they need
• Additional Support – Offers other critical services based on individual needs

Why is the Community Care Fund essential?

Due to federal restrictions, hospital funds cannot be used to cover critical supplies and services for patients under Medicare, Medicaid, or Tricare. That means many individuals are left without access to medications, diabetic supplies, or transportation after discharge. Contributions to the Community Care Fund are vital — ensuring every patient has the support they need to continue healing and regain their health.

How can you help?

Donations are needed to continue this vital service. Checks can be made payable to the United Regional Foundation and mailed to:

United Regional Foundation
1600 11th St.
Wichita Falls, TX 76301

You may also donate online by clicking below.