Polk Annual Report to the community

Giving Back at a Glance Community Benefit

In 2017, Floyd and Polk together provided $74.97 million in community benefit services. Floyd Medical Center and Polk Medical Center together provided $32.9 million in indigent and charity care to patients who either received free care or paid a discounted rate for their care. $2,48O,OOO Unreimbursed Care

41,OOO people touched by community benefit activities

7,OOO Polk County students covered by 10 school nurses provided by Floyd

4,385 students benefited from school-based education programs

$2,183 in free prescriptions to low-income, uninsured patients

3,85O people benefited from medical care and support at community events

2,255 individuals received free health information at health fairs

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$1.17 unreimbursed indigent care

2,646 mammograms were provided to women in our service area

875 individuals received free diabetes education

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