CCME Foundation

06/03/2026

Learn more about the outstanding work being accomplished by our 2024 grantee, Western Carolina Medical Society Foundation, in Asheville NC.

Western Carolina Medical Society offers local WNC medical society membership to those looking to join a network for patients, providers, and the local community.

06/01/2026

Learn more about our 2023 grantee, Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic of Laurens County (SC).

Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic provides quality healthcare to the low-income, uninsured residents of Laurens County. Conveniently located in Clinton near the Prisma Health hospital, DHEC, and other human services agencies, we provide excellent healing, healthcare, and hope.

05/29/2026

Learn more about our 2024 grantee, Anderson Free Clinic, in Anderson SC!

05/27/2026

Did you know that high blood pressure affects people of all ages? About 1 in 3 Americans have it, but don’t even know it. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) encourages everyone to take action to prevent or control high blood pressure.

7 Ways to Keep Your Blood Pressure Healthy

You can start by adopting heart-healthy habits, including:

· Being more physically active
· Maintaining a healthy weight
· Following a heart-healthy diet such as the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan
· Quitting smoking
· Managing stress
· Getting 7-9 hours of quality sleep
· Knowing and tracking your heart health numbers, like blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels

You can stay aware of your blood pressure by having it checked at each visit with your healthcare provider. A healthy blood pressure is typically less than 120/80 mm Hg.

Do you know your numbers?

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

Accepting the Challenge is an award-winning dementia education program designed to equip family caregivers and professionals with practical skills and tools to provide personalized, compassionate care.

Developed in partnership with renowned dementia care experts Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, and Melanie Bunn, RN, MS, GNP, this program is easy to follow and impactful, giving you the knowledge and confidence to navigate the caregiving journey.

Whether you're new to caregiving or looking to strengthen your skills, Accepting the Challenge can help.

Learn more and get started at acceptingthechallenge.org.

05/20/2026

May is Speech-Language-Hearing Month—a time to recognize the essential role speech-language pathologists and audiologists play in helping people communicate, connect, and engage with the world around them. From early intervention to rehabilitation, these services support individuals across the lifespan in finding their voice and maintaining meaningful relationships.

At Constellation Quality Health, we celebrate not only the clinicians providing this care, but also the systems that help ensure it reaches the right patients at the right time. Within our Outpatient Specialized Therapy department, our work in utilization management and prior authorization helps align speech-language services with evidence-based practices and individualized patient needs.

By applying clinical expertise and established guidelines, our team supports appropriate, effective, and timely care—helping to reduce barriers while preserving access to these critical services. This work strengthens the quality and sustainability of care, ensuring resources are used where they can have the greatest impact.

This month, we honor the professionals on the front lines and the collaborative efforts behind the scenes that help uphold the integrity of speech-language and hearing services. Together, we advance a shared goal: empowering individuals to communicate, participate, and live more connected lives.

05/18/2026

Past grantee, the Kay Phillips Child Advocacy Center, helps abused and neglected children and their families in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Learn more about this incredible organization and the hard work they do every day.

Welcome to the Kay Phillips Child Advocacy Center As a nationally accredited Children’s Advocacy Center, our main goal is to ensure that children disclosing abuse are not further victimized by the intervention systems designed to protect them. This is why we offer child-focused, evidence-based pro...

05/15/2026

EQR evaluations, conducted by organizations such as Constellation, extend beyond basic compliance review and serve as drivers of continuous improvement in women’s health care. By identifying gaps, advancing health equity, and promoting evidence-based interventions, EQROs play a critical role in ensuring that women enrolled in Medicaid managed care receive high-quality, appropriate care. Medicaid Managed Care Organizations and state agencies can use EQR findings to design workplace benefits that support women’s health, such as flexible scheduling for prenatal visits, enhanced maternity leave, and access to behavioral health resources.

Let’s celebrate National Women’s Health Week by championing the health of women in our communities and supporting the ongoing work of Constellation’s EQR team. By promoting awareness and action during National Women’s Health Week, Constellation encourages women to prioritize their health by scheduling regular check-ups and screenings, seeking support for mental and emotional well-being, and engaging in healthy lifestyle choices.

05/13/2026

"Nursing is the art of caring, the science of healing, and the backbone of healthcare."

- Vanessa Byrd, RN, Transitions to Community Living program team member at Constellation Quality Health

In honor of Nurses Day, Constellation Quality Health wants to thank not only our own nurses - like Vanessa - on staff but also every nurse doing the difficult work each and every day.