b'Flex FundsSupporting PatientsBeyond our WallsVirginia Garcia is committed to caring for the whole person, yet patients health is often affected by forces outside of the exam room. These health-related social needs, such as unstable housing, food insecurity and lack of transportation can have as great an impact on a persons health as medical care.Sometimes lives are impacted so much that people cant even begin to focus on the care we provide in the exam room, and that is where the power of Patient Support Flex Funds come into full view, said Juan Ugarte, Cornelius Wellness Center manager. We are able to target specific barriers so that patients can take control of their care. Sometimes Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation created Patient Support Flex Fundslives are nearly five years ago. The program is solely funded by private supporters and has assisted thousands of ourimpacted so patients and their families. much that Flex funds provide up to $250 perpeople cant patient each year to help cover theeven begin costs of rent, utilities, groceries, medical items and other essentials that addressto focus on health-related social needs. Funds arethe care we provided to vendors or to patients inprovide in the form of family-friendly gift cards. the exam Flex funds often give us a buffer, providing that immediate supportroom.while our social care navigators connect with community resources to get the patients the aid they require and overcome the barriers, said Juan UgarteLucia Garcia Martinez, Reproductive Health Clinic team supervisor. I am very thankful to have the opportunity to support patients on their pathway to health.#WeAreVirginiaGarciaMake a gift to Virginia GarciasDONATEPatient Support Flex Fund.'