Tyson Foods' $28K Grant Helps Alabama Clinic Serve 545 Uninsured Patients

In Cullman County, Alabama, one in five adults lives without health insurance. For these 545 patients, Good Samaritan Health Clinic isn't just a medical facility. It's a lifeline.

Thanks to a $28,350 grant from Tyson Foods, that lifeline just got stronger. The investment will help the clinic continue its mission of delivering compassionate, high-quality care to those who would otherwise go without.

"We are grateful and thrilled to receive this generous support from Tyson Foods," said Jolanda Hutson, the clinic's executive director. "Partnerships like this make all the difference in our ability to provide compassionate, high-quality care to those who otherwise could not afford it."

The numbers tell a powerful story of community impact. Last year, Good Samaritan Health Clinic provided care for 3,590 patient visits. They dispensed 19,872 prescriptions valued at an incredible $3.9 million. That's essential medication reaching people who need it most, from diabetes management to blood pressure control to preventive care.

The Ripple Effect

When families can access healthcare, everything changes. Parents can stay healthy enough to work. Chronic conditions get managed before they become emergencies. Children see their loved ones getting the care they need, learning that their community looks out for them.

The clinic offers far more than urgent care visits. Their services include essential medical treatment, ongoing medications, health education, and preventive care. It's the kind of comprehensive approach that helps people stay well, not just treat illness after it strikes.

For uninsured residents in Cullman County, the alternative to Good Samaritan is often no care at all, or devastating medical debt from emergency room visits. This clinic model proves there's a better way.

Tyson's investment helps ensure the sustainability of this vital mission. Corporate partnerships like this one demonstrate how businesses can strengthen the communities where their employees and neighbors live. It's not just charity. It's an investment in community health that benefits everyone.

Good Samaritan Health Clinic is also looking toward the future. A new 5,040-square-foot facility is expected to be complete by late spring or early summer 2026, which will allow them to serve even more patients in need.

The clinic's work addresses a crisis that too many Americans face: being one illness or injury away from financial disaster. With nearly 20% of Cullman County adults uninsured, the need for accessible, affordable healthcare options has never been greater.

Partnerships between corporations, healthcare providers, and communities show what's possible when we prioritize taking care of each other. Good Samaritan Health Clinic proves that compassionate care doesn't have to come with an impossible price tag.

For more information about supporting or accessing services at Good Samaritan Health Clinic, visit www.goodsamaritancullman.com.