Lenoir Hospital Foundation Awards $140,931 in 2025 Grant Funding

The Lenoir Hospital Foundation has awarded $140,931 in grant funding for 2025 to support twelve innovative projects at UNC Health Lenoir, reinforcing its ongoing mission to enhance healthcare services for the community.

As a charitable organization dedicated to supporting the mission of UNC Health Lenoir, the Foundation provides funding for vital programs outside of the hospital’s standard budgeting process. Hospital leadership identified a range of initiatives that would benefit from additional support, and the Foundation responded with full funding for each request.

“These grants reflect our commitment to strengthening the care provided within our own community,” said Carmon Jones, Foundation Board Chair. “We are proud to support every project that was brought forward this year. Each one is meaningful and made possible through the generosity of donors who believe in the work of our hospital. We are truly grateful.”

The funded projects focus on community outreach, employee wellness, and advanced medical care, each enhancing either patient health or hospital operations. Below is a summary of the twelve grant projects funded by the Lenoir Hospital Foundation:

1. Community Health Improvement – Blood Pressure Monitor
   Continued support for the Minges Wellness Center, which logged over 8,000 blood pressure readings from Jan–Dec 2024

2. UVDI-Go UV Disinfection Flashlights
   Acquisition of six UV flashlights to improve infection control in high-touch areas. 

3. Lenoir County Transit Tickets
   Transportation assistance for cardiac rehab patients facing financial hardship. 

4. Trauma & Hemorrhage Control Training Initiative
   Training and equipment to enhance emergency hemorrhage response skills. 

5. 911 Rescue / Emergency Cut-Down Tool
   Safety tools installed in key hospital areas to prevent self-harm incidents. 

6. TEECLEAN Equipment
   Automated TEE probe cleaning system to meet disinfection and sterile processing standards. 

7. Capsa M-Series Carts & Chairs
   Operating room and nursing station upgrades for improved ergonomics and workflow. 

8. Rock Steady Boxing Certification
   Certification to lead therapeutic exercise classes for Parkinson’s patients. 

9. Car Seat Program
   Purchase of 12 car seats to reduce discharge delays caused by lack of safe transportation. 

10. Inpatient Rehab – Patient Equipment Fund
    Coverage for adaptive equipment not covered by insurance  

11. Cancer Screening – Mammograms
    Support for community mammogram screening.

12. Sink Station for Da Vinci Arms
    Specialized sink station for pre-sterilization of robotic surgical tools. Supports anticipated FY26 acquisition of Da Vinci Surgical System. 
    

Established more than 36 years ago, the Lenoir Hospital Foundation continues to serve as a trusted steward of private donations to improve healthcare delivery at UNC Health Lenoir.

To learn more about the Foundation or to contribute, visit lenoirfoundation.org.