The Cullman County Community Development Commission has awarded the Good Samaritan Health Clinic with a $12,000 grant to aide the clinic in its efforts to provide quality healthcare for the uninsured members of the community.

The CCCDC awards grants of up to $12,000 with the stipulation that the request falls under one of four categories: Education, Economic and Community Development, Conservation and Fire Protection.

The Good Samaritan Health Clinic, according to Executive Director Jolanda Hutson meets the stipulations to fall within the category of Economic and Community Development.

According to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation via ADPH, 21% of adults residing in Cullman County are uninsured.  Ranking Cullman as the 11th most uninsured county in the State.  

All funds received from the CCCDC grant will be used to purchase medications and supplies needed by the clinic.

“A vital component to providing quality healthcare is the ability to prescribe/provide medications for patients.  Especially those with chronic conditions which require daily medications and frequent office visits.  Without the clinic, these patients would not have a continuum of quality healthcare or prescriptions and would be forced to us the emergency room for their care, which is not sustainable for either the hospital or the community.” Hutson says.

The Good Samaritan Health sees adult residents of Cullman County between the ages of 19 and 65 who have a household income of 250% or less of the federal poverty guideline.  

Eligibility applications are available to print at www.goodsamaritancullman.com.  If assistance is needed in completing the form applicants are encouraged to call 256-255-5963 and speak with the receptionist.