Provides Emergency financial assistance for prescriptions, eye examinations, Medical equipment loans, Health and Diabetic Monitoring and Educational classes and so much more!
Better Health was founded in 1958 by a group of ordinary, yet extraordinary, citizens who were concerned that the indigent could not afford their medications. From that simple starting point Better Health has bridged the gap in healthcare for 58 years. One of these founders, Ruth Peters, served as Executive Director for the first 25 years, providing assistance from her home! In 1992, Better Health named its highest volunteer award in her honor. Her life spanned the gamut from the Army Nurse Corps during World War II in India to one of the top five North Carolina Senior Citizen Jaycees in 1987.
Better Health became a United Way agency in 1959 and was incorporated in 1991 as a non-profit organization under federal law 501(c)3. The agency expanded to become a full time, full service agency governed by a volunteer Board of Directors
Our mission is to provide for the unmet healthcare needs in Cumberland County through assistance, referral and education. All services are designed to create a healthier community.
Emergency Financial Assistance
Income qualification required
Prescription medications
Vision exams/eyeglasses
Emergency dental extractions
Orthotics & prosthetics
Medical supplies
Medical equipment
Gas assistance to out-of-town medical appointments
Disposable incontinence supplies and ostomy supplies
Medical Equipment Loans
Available free of charge
for up to 6 months
Walkers
Canes and crutches
Wheelchairs (some 3 mo. loan)
Transfer devices
Bathroom aids (some 3 mo. loan)
Bedside commodes
Lift chairs (when available)
Hoya lifts
Information & Referral
Health education materials
Take Charge of Diabetes class on VHS or DVD
Community speakers available
Referrals to other medical sources
Your questions answered
Diabetes Services
Diabetes monitoring clinics with education session
Take Charge of Diabetes 7-week self-management class
Glucometer training
Exercise classes for diabetics
Diabetes and blood pressure screening
Diabetes supplies (limited)
Foot care clinics
Vision screening for eye disease
Medication review
Eat Smart, Move More
A four part educational program to provide families with the skills to improve eating and physical activity behaviors to achieve a healthy weight. Eat Smart, Move More is offered to churches and other civic groups
at no charge. The program consists of four sessions of approximately 90 minutes each:
Eat Smart At Home
Move More Everyday, Everywhere
Eat Smart on the Run
Move More, Watch Less
