Wilburn Medical USA

10/09/2026

What if a new building could come with a built-in subsidy? 🤔

At our Growth for FQHCs session, Aldea Coleman of Vital Healthcare Capital (-Cap) explained how New Markets Tax Credits can translate into a net subsidy of roughly 15-20% of total project cost. V-Cap is also working with NCCHCA toward a 3-year goal of making $35-40 million in subsidy available to NC health centers.

Here's what V-Cap is offering NC health centers in 2026:
-- VitalTA technical assistance funding of $25,000-$100,000
-- New Markets Tax Credit financing and support, with $2-4 million of subsidy for FQHC capital projects
-- Loans for FQHC expansion from $500K to $25M, with rates and terms targeted to health center needs

Her advice: talk to them early about planned or potential capital projects, because your board needs time to understand the financing too.

Full recording:

Running a Federally Qualified Health Center means solving the same ...

10/08/2026

Recently, three organizations that care deeply about community health centers shared one lunch hour of practical ideas for growth.
Aldea Coleman of Vital Healthcare Capital (V-Cap) walked through financing and technical assistance. Tim Gallagher of NCCHCA explained how to line up growth with what’s coming at the state level. Our CEO, Emily Wilburn Andrews, shared how to stretch every supply and build-out dollar.

The common thread: the health centers that grow with confidence are the ones that plan early and bring the right partners in sooner.
Key takeaways are in the posts that follow. Watch the full recording: https://youtu.be/cZbPHQvPHKM

09/14/2026

Running a Federally Qualified Health Center means constantly solving the same equation: how do you grow when both sides of the budget are pulling against you? More capital in, fewer dollars wasted — easier said than done.
That's exactly what we're tackling in our upcoming webinar, Growth for FQHCs.

We're excited to co-host this session with two partners who bring real, practical answers to that question:

🔹 Vital Healthcare Capital (V-Cap) on accessing financing for expansions and facility investment
🔹 NCCHCA on blending and braiding funding sources and what the rural health transformation plan means for your health center
🔹 Wilburn Medical Supply on stretching your supply budget further without cutting corners on care

Whether you're eyeing a renovation, reviewing your supply spend, or just trying to make sense of the funding landscape right now, this is built to give you next steps you can actually use.

📅 September 30th,12:00-12:45 PM ET

📍 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5SRxC2z7QUOpqK-uMIvnYw

Hope to see you there!

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08/26/2026

Today was a special day for Wilburn Medical Supply!

In celebration of 10 years since Rick Wilburn’s life was saved from cardiac arrest, we had the privilege of training 14 team members at Triad Adult & Pediatric Medicine, Inc. on their new AED defibrillator.

At Wilburn, we believe deeply in the power of being rescue ready. One of the reasons we exist is to help save lives, so it was an absolute joy to partner with Joey Hundley to equip this team with the knowledge and confidence to respond when every second matters.

Thank you, TAPM, for prioritizing the safety of your patients, team, and community!

If your organization needs an AED, replacement equipment, or team training, we'd love to help you get rescue ready.

08/18/2026

CHC Hero Award — 2026 Winner Announcement

We're so glad to finally share this. Meet our 2026 CHC Hero Award winners! 🏆

**John Illsley, PA-C**, of Person Family Medical Center, is honored for his compassionate, patient-centered care and his commitment to educating and empowering patients, including through the diabetes education classes he leads. A trusted mentor and teammate, John lives out the community health mission of quality care for all, regardless of ability to pay, making a lasting difference in the lives of his patients and their families.

**Dr. Teresa Bratton, MD**, has spent more than 40 years caring for children with asthma and allergies in the Triad, beginning as unpaid volunteer work at a community clinic in 1984 and continuing through her career at Guilford Child Health and Triad Adult & Pediatric Medicine. As she retires, she's remembered for combining clinical expertise with a deep commitment to serving uninsured and Medicaid families who might otherwise struggle to access specialty care.

Congratulations to both of you. We'll be reaching out directly to coordinate your award and gift card.

We also want to recognize every colleague who was nominated this year:

- **Evie Nicklas** – Director of Integrated Health, MedNorth Health Center
- **Lorinnsa Bridges-Kee** – Chief Human Resources Officer, Piedmont Health Services
- **Gary Collins** – Chief Operating Officer, Piedmont Health Services
- **Olawale "Wale"** – the sole psychiatric mental health practitioner at Bee Busy Wellness Center

Each story we received was a reminder of what makes community health centers so special: people who show up, again and again, for their patients and their communities. Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate a hero, and to every nominee doing that work every day.

08/07/2026

We're getting close! Nominations for our CHC Hero Award end this weekend. Don't forget to enter your Hero by Sunday 8/9.⏰

If there's someone at your health center who's gone above and beyond this year, this is your last chance to make sure they're recognized for it.

✅ A $100 Amazon gift card ✅ An award honoring their work ✅ Their story shared on social media so others can join in honoring their contribution to our community

It takes less than 3 minutes. All you need: your nominee's name, photo, and CHC, a short story of what makes them a hero, and your contact info plus their mailing address so we can send the award.

👉 Nominate here before midnight SUNDAY 8/9: http://bit.ly/4g9h6sr

Don't let today pass without telling us about your hero.

08/05/2026

Did you know Community Health Centers are the largest provider of primary care in the country, serving 52 million patients?

CHCs also manage serious chronic conditions. In 2024 alone, they treated 3.5 million patients with diabetes, 6.2 million with hypertension, and 10 million with obesity. Left unmanaged, those conditions drive some of the highest costs and worst outcomes in healthcare.

Care doesn't stop at the exam room, either. Many CHCs offer enabling services like diet and nutrition counseling, cooking and exercise classes, education and peer support for new mothers, and career counseling. It's whole person care that changes outcomes long term.

That's why community health centers made a promise a long time ago: everyone gets seen, regardless of ability to pay. It's a mission that's easy to get behind, and it's why we built Wilburn Medical Supply to be the kind of partner that never adds friction to that work. Reliable stock, fast shipping, and real people who pick up the phone when something's urgent.

Learn more about the impact of Community Health Centers and find local events at healthcenterweek.org.

🏆 Reminder: Nominations for our CHC Hero Award are open through Sunday, August 8th! Recognize a colleague going above and beyond. They'll receive a $100 Amazon gift card, an award honoring their work, and their story shared on social media.

👉 Nominate here: http://bit.ly/4g9h6sr

08/04/2026

This week is National Health Center Week! We're celebrating community health centers across the country, and the people who show up every day to make quality care accessible to everyone, no matter their ability to pay, from August 2 through 8.

It started with a handful of clinics. Today, community health centers serve 52 million patients. That's 1 in 7 Americans, and 1 in 3 people in rural areas, cared for across more than 17,000 locations nationwide by 330,000 staff who show up for their communities every day. Time and again, CHCs have proven themselves to be frontline responders to America's greatest public health challenges, emergencies, and natural disasters.

At Wilburn Medical Supply, we're proud to celebrate this week because our mission and yours have always pointed the same direction: making sure care reaches the people who need it most. Same day shipping on the supplies you can't run out of. Real people on the phone who actually know your account. We show up as your supply partner because we care about the outcomes you're fighting for.

We also wanted to take a moment to share photos from the Grand Opening Celebration for our dear friends at United Health Centers. We were honored to be part of their joyous event celebrating their new location at 3051 Kernersville Rd.

🏆 Reminder: Nominations are open for our CHC Hero Award! Tell us about a colleague who goes above and beyond. The winner receives a $100 Amazon gift card, an award honoring their work, and their story shared on social media for the community to celebrate. Takes less than 3 minutes to nominate. Submissions close Sunday, August 8th.

👉 Nominate here: http://bit.ly/4g9h6sr

08/03/2026

Every community health center runs on people who show up long after the job description ends. The front desk staff who remember every patient's name. The providers who stay late because someone needed to be seen today, not next week. The leaders who hold their teams together when everything else falls apart.

Last year, our CHC Hero Award had two winners, and their stories show exactly what we mean.

In the days after Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina, LaCosta Tipton of Mountain Community Health Partnership led the effort to get their Burnsville clinic back up and running with no way to communicate and no idea what was happening across the region. She didn't stop until every one of their 150 staff members was accounted for and had their basic needs met.

At Appalachian Mountain Community Health Centers, CEO Dr. Shantelle Simpson jumped straight into action helping the people of Asheville in any way she could. She led her team through it all and slept on her office couch to make sure everyone was taken care of.

Two different roles, two different clinics, the same instinct: show up for your community no matter what. That's what a CHC Hero looks like.

⏰ Nominations for this year's CHC Hero Award are open through Sunday, August 8th. If someone on your team has shown that same kind of dedication, this is your chance to make sure they know it didn't go unnoticed.

✅ A $100 Amazon gift card ✅ An award honoring their work ✅ Their story shared on social media so others can join in honoring their contribution to our community

👉 Nominate here: http://bit.ly/4g9h6sr

It takes less than 3 minutes. All you need: your nominee's name, photo, and CHC, a short story of what makes them a hero, and your contact info plus their mailing address so we can send the award.

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07/28/2026

Who is your CHC Hero?
Wilburn Medical Supply wants to celebrate them with you! We know that Community Health Centers are powered by extraordinary people- those who go above and beyond every day to serve others, stretch limited resources, and show up with big hearts.

To recognize these everyday heroes, we’re launching our very first Community Health Center Hero Award. This award is for someone on your team who embodies dedication, compassion, and service in your community.

The winner will receive:
✅ A $100 Amazon gift card
✅ An award honoring their work
✅ Their story shared on social media to let others join in honoring their contribution to our community

Nominate your hero by Sunday, August 8th
Use the link below to nominate your colleague in less than 3 minutes. All you need is the following information:

📸 The full name and photo of your nominee
🏥 The name of your CHC
📝 A short story of what makes them a hero
📞 Your name and contact info (as the nominator) and your nominee's physical address (to mail the award)

NOMINATE YOUR HERO HERE: https://form.jotform.com/262073252184150

Winners will be selected by a panel the week of August 10th. We'll announce the winner on our social media later that week. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram so you don't miss the announcement.