news release

The John’s Island Community Service League awarded Treasure Coast Community Health (TCCH) a grant to support their Women’s Health Fund (WHF). This program assists women in filling the gaps in their routine preventative healthcare when faced with financial concerns.

Due to socio-economic barriers, it can be extremely difficult to stay current on preventative screenings or to follow-up when the results of these screenings are concerning. For example, a positive mammogram screening will require additional diagnostic mammograms, ultrasounds, and biopsies until a final diagnosis is determined. The TCCH WHF assists patients with arranging appointments and covering the costs of services.

Sherise Stark, TCCH APRN, recalls the impact the WHF has made for women in Indian River County, “I personally know two women who received preventative mammogram screenings through the WHF, and the results came back with suspicious findings. The findings were identified as cancerous, and the women were able to receive prompt treatment, preventing the cancer from becoming more advanced or spreading to other places in the body.”

Stark continues, “Without TCCH, a lot of women are unable to afford preventative screenings or treatment if the screenings come back as unclear. Those two women and their families’ lives have been forever changed for the better because of the WHF.”

TCCH Foundation

The TCCH Foundation raises awareness and builds a healthy community by fostering charitable support for TCCH. The Foundation directs the fundraising and philanthropic activities of the countywide TCCH health centers, purchasing state-of-the art medical equipment, supporting community education initiatives, and promoting health programs. The Foundation is committed to ensuring a healthy future for the people of Indian River County.