Since starting Cara Direct Care in 2017, we've witnessed the world of Direct Primary Care (DPC) grow in ways we couldn't have imagined. As pioneers in this healthcare movement, we DPC physicians have bonded deeply—at conferences, online, mentoring and being mentored, all while rediscovering our joy in practicing medicine. This sense of community strengthens us, and when challenges arise, we stand together.
In times of crisis, our DPC community is quick to mobilize. When natural disasters strike, we reach out to assist affected clinics and physicians.
Hurricane Helene was a disaster of unprecedented scale, and the need for aid is critical. The video below was shared by a volunteer physician as part of an army convoy, making their way up the mountains of North Carolina through the rubble of a collapsed highway
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At Cara Direct Care, we've partnered with Dr. Maryal Concepcion, leader of My DPC Story podcast, and MedFly Medical Supplies in Downers Grove, IL, to create an efficient way for everyone to support those impacted.
Emerald Health Direct Primary Care Clinic, located in Hickory, NC, is one of the clinics in urgent need. Situated just 10 minutes from Hickory Airport, it is strategically positioned to facilitate daily emergency supply flights to the most affected and cut-off regions.
Our focus right now is on medical supplies and medications—and we need your help to get them there.
You can also find this information at www.mydpcstory.com/help
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
GENERAL PUBLIC:
You can contribute through Dr. Anne Gonzalez’s Venmo link below. Emerald Health is accepting cash donations up to $587 per Venmo transaction. Already, Dr. Gonzalez and Dr. Rachel Kelly (her partner at Emerald Health) have placed orders for over $2,000 worth of medical supplies, thanks to donations. They will continue to receive packages and transport them to Hickory Airport for air delivery.
OR use the QR Code below:
FOR PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL CLINICS:
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Check out our NEEDED SUPPLIES LIST below:
THEN:
SEND EXTRA SUPPLIES DIRECTLY TO EMERALD HEALTH DPC:
Emerald Health Direct Primary Care
305 4th St SW.
Hickory NC 28602
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CREATE A MEDFLY ACCOUNT to easily order from Emerald Health DPC's Wish List. Medfly is a medical supplies company based in Downers Grove, IL, that Cara Direct Care and other Illinois DPC clinics have been working with. They can beat pricing of many of their larger counterparts.
MedFly is generously offering FREE SHIPPING for orders over $150 (a $20 value). Consider pooling orders with fellow DPC clinics to hit this target if necessary.
Once you have signed up for a MedFly account, one of their representatives will be in touch to help you place your order to be shipped to Emerald DPC.
Questions? Get in touch with Enis Gashi, Emerald Health's Rep at MedFly:
Contact Enis: egashi@medfly.us or call 3125883733 ext. 152
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ENGAGE WITH YOUR PATIENTS:
Consider sharing this appeal with your Direct Primary Care patients. Share the close-knit nature of the DPC community and invite them to donate through the Emerald Health Direct Primary Care Venmo account (Dr. Anne Gonzalez) above. Feel free to share our posts directly to your social media.
Together, we can make a significant impact in the lives of those affected. Thank you for stepping up to support our community during this time of need. With Hurricane Milton on the horizon, we expect continued need in the weeks ahead, and we are deeply grateful for your compassion and quick response.
In gratitude,
Dr. Clodagh Ryan & Staff, Cara Direct Care
Dr. Maryal Concepcion, My DPC Story
Dr. Anne Gonzalez & Dr. Rachel Kelly, Emerald Health DPC
Do you work at a DPC Clinic affected by Hurricane Helene?
If your clinic has been impacted, please fill out the form below to request assistance, and we will get in touch to offer help.
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