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Helping Hand Clinic Funding

Lee County, NC

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Last discussed Jun 1, 2026.

Public comments (4)

OpposedGwendolyn Lee CooperJun 1, 2026

The clinic's executive director asked the Board to reverse cuts to the county's only free brick-and-mortar health clinic, calling it healthcare infrastructure.

Board of Commissioners - Jun 1, 2026 · 32:06 →
OpposedBill HugginsJun 1, 2026

The clinic board chair explained the reimbursable grant's limits and the 'Food Fixes Things' nutrition program the money would support.

Board of Commissioners - Jun 1, 2026 · 37:39 →
OpposedDianna StepanekJun 1, 2026

A retired nurse citing the clinic's $1 million+ ER diversion savings and urging the Board to keep the clinic's funding intact.

Board of Commissioners - Jun 1, 2026 · 41:00 →
OpposedCrystal WilliamsJun 1, 2026

A clinic board member and treasurer asking the Board to reconsider the grant reduction given rising costs and demand.

Board of Commissioners - Jun 1, 2026 · 1:25:43 →