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Tribe’s financial support has positive impact on facility, surrounding community

The Poarch Creek Indians donated $750,000 to Atmore Community Hospital recently, according to a release.

The Tribe’s donation is part of an ongoing commitment to ensuring that the larger community in and around Atmore continues to have access to high-quality healthcare, ACH officials said.

Previously, the Tribe donated $1 million to the hospital during the Covid-19 pandemic. This latest contribution will help the hospital continue its mission of providing patients and the community with safe, quality healthcare close to home and that it is delivered to the highest standards, officials said.

“On behalf of our entire hospital community, I would like to express our deepest gratitude to the Poarch Creek Indians for their incredibly generous $750,000 donation,” said ACH Interim Administrator Wes Nall. “This contribution will have a profound impact on our ability to provide exceptional care and essential services to our patients. Their commitment to the health and well-being of our community is truly inspiring, and we are honored to have their support.”

“Rural healthcare is a necessity, not a luxury,” said Tribal Chair and CEO Stephanie A. Bryan. “We need to have access to a good hospital that is close to home and that is truly part of our community. Proximity can mean all the difference in situations where minutes matter. We are blessed to be able to support Atmore Community Hospital and the wonderful people who work there and care for us.”

The Poarch Creek Indians are committed to improving the quality of life in Atmore and throughout the State. Among the Tribe’s beneficiaries are schools, numerous education initiatives, healthcare, charities, and non-profits across the state. This latest donation underscores the Tribe’s dedication to fostering a healthier, stronger Atmore.