https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/90224/archive/files/431db0cd6a3f3c8f3730d7f7894acc4e.pdf?Expires=1781740800&Signature=AqcSm6ZZ6glaDBjmcNSWsSFoZ8PWx6NEVQHpdSjLx9mAnfyjROHEWZV3qVyApKSQnFrscjIjMgYBESoYR207bi6uogkqcu60Y2xMxw%7E7GYRU8t6g7g0a0h3A8jjp%7Eu5uzCZFC2rBXk0z2OGRQXMNOSUb%7ERgHvCmoX0L29xgMbK3Kji3%7Enq64ojtG9ExCkon1aF2B-tGxwIilYCqt%7EUUTFFLFpNulPZbRGkD8WDFjecj98O7acRhJoDuSvxrDGlL8VHGpzjGna1Cpn5rQkf8kSX6g5pZ4qygUaFSXDhVgOC9U0CSg2xsbgt47Q5hK3Y2G8sxpjdyY-QGC4P%7E-b9dBHA__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM b7b5e03e0e100c8b78d94fac91855168 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Reports & Analysis Description An account of the resource Factual, non-personal writing related to Tropical Storm Helene, from non-governmental sources, including individuals and nonprofit organizations.<br /><br />(For government reports and publications, see <a href="https://helenehistory.omeka.net/items/browse?collection=14">Government Documents</a>. For writing about personal experiences, see <a href="https://helenehistory.omeka.net/items/browse?collection=4">Personal Accounts</a>.) Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document A Master’s Paper submitted to the faculty of the University of North Carolina Asheville- University of North Carolina Gillings Master of Public Health Program in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Public Health in the Place Based Health Concentration. Location A geographic location associated with the resource, e.g. where an oral history recording took place, the location depicted in an image, or the location described in a text narrative. Asheville Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Mutual Aid Wellness Collective: A Case Study of Post-Disaster Mutual Aid Health Work in Western North Carolina Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 18, 2025 Description An account of the resource This case study explores the emergence of a grassroots healthcare collective formed during a catastrophic flood and seeks to continue services to address the ongoing disaster of inaccessible healthcare. While many healthcare providers understand the limitations of their institutions, the energy and common ground of west Asheville’s emergency response to Hurricane Helene next to the failure of regionwide healthcare response catalyzed efforts to sustain the collective. With a background on healthcare in the United States, examples of community-based healthcare models in the U.S., and reflections with core members, volunteer providers, and partner organizations, the Mutual Aid Wellness Collective illustrates a healthcare strategy that improves access, especially during disasters. By considering how healthcare providers mobilized during a crisis, adapted service delivery to meet local needs, and the struggle to sustain momentum, mutual aid presents a framework for equitable healthcare access for the dual disasters of climatic events and growing poverty in the United States. A Master’s Paper submitted to the faculty of the University of North Carolina Asheville-University of North Carolina Gillings Master of Public Health Program in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Public Health in the Place Based Health Concentration. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Andrew Rainey Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available University of North Carolina Asheville University of North Carolina Gillings Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digital Document Language A language of the resource English Extent The size or duration of the resource. 43 pages Case studies Healthcare Helene Mutual aid Public health Wellness