Care At Home For What Comes Next

What is UNC Health Wayne ConNEXTion?

The UNC Health Wayne ConNEXTion program is a free, convenient resource from UNC Health Wayne that provides short-term, face-to-face, home visits designed to provide information, support and resources to help you manage your health after leaving the hospital. We will keep you closely connected to your current doctor and add additional support as needed to help you get well.

We want you living life the way you want to live it. Whether that's getting back to work, activities you love or your family and friends. Our certified care team is your partner and will support you and your goals. They will work closely with you, your family and doctor to make sure your care is designed to meet your needs.

How does this program benefit me?

By participating in the UNC Health Wayne ConNEXTion program, you will benefit from:

additional support at no extra cost to you
a better understanding of your diagnosis
a better understanding of how to care for yourself
information about community resources
an ongoing connection with your current health care provider
a road map to help manage your health around your day-to-day life
a care partner who supports you taking an active role in your care
additional support for family members

How does the program work?

Upon leaving the hospital, a member of our care team will visit you weekly for four weeks. You will be provided with the following to ensure the best care possible after you leave the hospital:

tips to help you manage your health
diet and nutrition options and information
a review of your medication instructions and possible side effects
information about community resources to help you manage your health

This program is possible in part through funding from the Wayne Memorial Hospital Foundation and the Wayne Community College Foundation.

Meet Your Care Team

Joe Butler, NRP, BEDM

UNC Health Wayne ConNEXTion Paramedic

“I feel this program is going to be a vital part of the heath care community and significantly help improve patient’s quality of life.” Nationally and State Registered, Joe has been serving the public as a Paramedic for over 30 years.

After hearing about Community Paramedicine in 2010, Joe became interested in the program and began pursuing opportunities that would allow him to serve the public where they are.

Joe has a Bachelor’s Degree in Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management from Western Carolina University.