Foundation Donates $20K to Holy Name Korean Medical Program

Holy Name Medical Center’s Korean Medical Program has received a $20,000 donation from the charitable arm of TD Bank, the hospital announced.

The grant will be used to support the program’s community outreach and medical initiatives, the hospital said.

“The Korean Medical Program of Holy Name Medical Center plays a significant role in sustaining a vibrant and thriving community,” Don Buckley, market president for TD Bank, said in a news release.

The Korean Medical Program recently marked its fifth year with annual medical visits reaching 40,000, including at two satellite locations in Englewood Cliffs and Closter, according to the release.

“The KMP’s mission is to provide the Korean-American population in the New York/New Jersey metro area with culturally and linguistically-sensitive medical care and customer service, and to raise awareness of the importance of prevention, screening and early detection of medical conditions prevalent in this community,” Holy Name said. “The majority of the KMP’s patients are first-generation immigrants, and uninsured/underinsured families.”

The program has provided free blood screenings, vaccinations, treatments, surgeries, and counseling to 10,000 people annually through six major community outreach programs, the hospital said.