Cumberland Community Foundation (CCF) has taken a monumental step in supporting the new Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine (SOM) with a gift of $1 million. Specifically, the gift will support SOM start-up expenses and medical student scholarships.
“The Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine was established to address critical physician shortages and improve health outcomes across our region,” said Hershey Bell, MD, founding dean of the SOM, in a press release. “This extraordinary investment from Cumberland Community Foundation strengthens our ability to fulfill that mission by supporting the next generation of physicians and expanding access to medical education for students who are committed to serving communities like ours.”
Deep-rooted in the community, CCF knows the needs of the city, county and region, and is dedicated to enhancing quality of life…