Welvista
Hope and Wellness for South Carolina
Mission
Advancing hope and wellness among our most vulnerable
Ruling year
1998
CEO
Mrs. Juanita A. Wright
Main address
121 Greystone Boulevard
Columbia, SC 29210 USA
EIN
56-2034627
NTEE code
Public Health Program (E70)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Welvista aims to address the lack of affordable prescription medication available to uninsured South Carolinians. Inaccessibility to free prescription medications for unmanaged chronic health conditions lead to frequent and uncompensated visits to Emergency Departments and poor population health.
300,000 South Carolinians may potentially qualify for Welvista's free prescription medications. In 2016, Welvista provided free prescription medications to 17,983 individuals throughout the state. Less than 10% of those who may be eligible for Welvista's services are currently enrolled.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Medication Assistance Program (MAP) *FREE Prescription Medications
Welvista is South Carolina's only full-service, mail-order pharmacy that provides free prescription medications to the uninsured.
Of the 740,000 South Carolinians who are uninsured, 149,000 suffer from chronic conditions like diabetes, depression, and hypertension. Welvista partners with pharmaceutical companies to accept donations of brand-name medications and use charitable contributions to purchase generic medications.
To qualify, applicants must be a legal resident of SC, have no health insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, or VA benefits, and have a household income at or below 250% of Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Community Outreach Advocacy Program (COAP)
In January 2016, Welvista established the Community Outreach Advocacy Program (COAP) through grant and community funding. COAP provides medication assistance education, information and individualized enrollment help to eligible South Carolinians throughout the state.
Welvista addresses the lack of affordable prescription medication available to uninsured South Carolinians. Inaccessibility to free prescription medications for unmanaged chronic health conditions lead to frequent and uncompensated visits to Emergency Departments and poor population health.
Welvista Smiles for a Lifetime
Pediatric Dental Program (Smiles): Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease of childhood, affecting 5 to 8 times as many children as asthma. The Smiles program provides dental services to children aged 3 to 18 in four South Carolina school districts, located in Allendale, Dillon, Hampton, Manning, and Summerton. Eliminating oral pain means more productive time in the classroom, and Smiles is committed to improving both the education and health of children.
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Our results
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Average number of service recipients per month
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Medication Assistance Program (MAP) *FREE Prescription Medications
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Calculated by using the year end patients of both the prescription medication program and the pediatric dental program combined and divided by 12 for an avg per month. -KS
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Welvista
Board of directorsas of 01/04/2022
Mr. Brian Blackwelder
Anchor Investment Management, LLC
Term: 2019 - 2023
Edward Bignon
Chimney Hill Investments
Julie Brignac
WNS Denali
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Board orientation and education
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CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
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