Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine is proud to announce that it was recently awarded a $25,000 Grant as part of a $100,000 Health Initiative offered by the United Way of Central Florida. The grant will be used for the Chronic Disease Management Clinic within Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine. Some of the chronic conditions treated are hypertension, diabetes, obesity and hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol). Having one clinician manage all aspects of the patients’ conditions provides a continuum of care which leads to better outcomes.
Angie Crozier, ARNP, and director of the program says that, “this money will go a very long way in treating many of LVIM’s patients who experience not only one but two or more chronic conditions rendering them very vulnerable individuals.”
The Bank of America Corporate Philanthropy department recently awarded a $5,000 grant, a significant increase from their previous grant. This grant money will also support the Chronic Disease Management Program.