The 49 grants approved at the Trustees’ May meeting came through the Health Care program area. They include:
- $725,000 to Roper St. Francis Foundation in Charleston, S.C., to improve patient care in South Carolina by adopting a serious illness conversation guide.
- $590,000 to University of South Carolina Educational Foundation in Columbia, S.C., to increase training diversity and access for rural nursing graduates.
- $425,000 to St. Luke’s Hospital in Columbus, N.C., to create a community health worker model for Polk County that addresses social determinants of health.
The Endowment’s Health Care program area focuses on expanding access to essential services for vulnerable populations, advancing system reform, and promoting wellness in North Carolina and South Carolina.
The Duke Endowment has distributed more than $3.6 billion in grants since its inception in 1924. The foundation shares a name with Duke University and Duke Energy, but they are separate organizations.