McLeod Forensic Nurse Examiner Program Receives Grant Awards
McLeod Regional Medical Center Receives Grant Funding for Third Consecutive Year to Support Victims of Crime
mcleod Regional Medical Center, SC – For the third year in a row, mcleod Regional Medical Center’s Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) program has been awarded crucial grant funding from the South Carolina Attorney General’s office. The program, which provides vital support to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, received two grants totaling $251,907.
The funding, announced at a press conference on november 6, 2024, will be used to cover staff salaries and essential supplies. McLeod received $163,907 through the Supplemental Allocation for Victims Services (SAVS) program and a new grant of $88,000 under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).[[
[Image: McLeod Forensic Nurse Examiners Tiffani Wilson, Lauren Moose, and shannon Scott as well as McLeod Foundation grant Writer Weston Nunn are pictured with SC Attorney General Alan Wilson during the press conference held to honor recipients of the 2024 Victims of Crime Grant Awards.]”This funding is critical to ensuring that victims in our community have access to the specialized care they need,” said [Quote from a representative of the McLeod FNE program]. “Our team of forensic nurses is available 24/7 to provide compassionate and comprehensive support to those who have experienced trauma.”
The McLeod FNE program plays a vital role in the region, offering a lifeline to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. The program’s nurses are specially trained to collect evidence, provide medical care, and offer emotional support to survivors.
McLeod Regional Sets Gold Standard with Third Consecutive Grant for Victim Support
Florence, SC – McLeod Regional Medical Center has once again proven its dedication to supporting victims of crime, securing grant funding for its Forensic nurse Examiner (FNE) program for the third consecutive year.This milestone achievement, announced by the South Carolina Attorney General’s office on November 6th, 2024, provides crucial financial backing to a program making a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals.
The two grants, totaling $251,907, will be instrumental in ensuring the program’s sustainability and effectiveness. The supplemental Allocation for Victims Services (SAVS) program contributed $163,907, while an additional $88,000 was awarded through the Violence against Women Act (VAWA). These funds will be allocated towards covering essential staff salaries and procuring vital supplies.
This continued support highlights the critical role mcleod’s FNE program plays in the community. Operating around the clock,the program’s highly trained forensic nurses provide a vital lifeline to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Their expertise extends beyond evidence collection and medical care, encompassing compassionate emotional support during incredibly challenging times.
[[[[Image: McLeod Forensic Nurse Examiners Tiffani Wilson,Lauren Moose,and Shannon Scott as well as McLeod Foundation grant Writer Weston Nunn are pictured alongside SC Attorney General Alan Wilson during the press conference held to honour recipients of the 2024 Victims of Crime Grant Awards.]
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