About Us:
The Good Samaritan Clinic (GSC) is a Christian ministry that provides primary health care to uninsured and underinsured people of all ages, races, and gender. We hope to reach the many people who "fall through the cracks" of healthcare services. The GSC seeks to assist this segment of society with community spirit and volunteerism.
History:
1993: A DREAM OF FREE HEALTHCARE
In 1993, Linda Boyd, a nurse for the State Department of Health, petitioned the need for a free medical clinic for women and children in West Alabama to the Tuscaloosa County Baptist Association. At the time, the State Health Department, West Alabama Development Planning Council, and the DCH Regional Medical Center reported that up to 20% of the Tuscaloosa County population was either uninsured or underinsured for health care needs.
1994: A CLINIC IN THE MAKING
Within a year, research was conducted to determine the needs, possibilities, and criteria to create a free clinic in Tuscaloosa. Dr. Riley Lumpkin, faculty member of the University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences, was critical in this process. In the meantime, numerous medical supplies and equipment were collected, volunteer professionals were recruited, and the clinic was incorporated as a non-profit corporation. Sites for the clinic were explored and considered, but First Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa provided a building in downtown Tuscaloosa. Extensive renovations were necessary, but the community donated funds to transform the building at 612 23rd Avenue.
1999: THE GSC OPENS ITS DOORS
The GSC opened its doors on June 8, 1999. Since then, it has been staffed by volunteer physicians, pharmacists, dentists, nurses, counselors, and lay people from all walks of life. Today, more than 187 physicians, nurses, college students and community people volunteer their time and skills to make the GSC what it is today. In 2023, we served over 300 patients. Our goal this year is to provide the best quality care to even more!
Our Mission:
Good Samaritan Clinic exists to promote the dignity and healing of all human life by providing primary health and dental care, education, and referral for the low-income and medically uninsured in West Alabama.
2024 Goals:
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To reach more people in West Alabama who need health care
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To provide the best quality patient care
2023:
PATIENTS SERVED
306
Tuscaloosa
Pickens
Bibb
Fayette
Hale
Green
Sumter
7
Counties
Lynn is able to get to know patients on a one on one basis, and find out their individual needs
Lynn Armour
Executive Director
Mona obtained over 800 referrals in 2021!
Mona R Lowry
Referral Coordinator
Doris works with clinic providers and
ensures all clinic needs are met.
Doris Vawters
Clinical Director
Karla schedules appointments and performs office duties.
Karla White
Office Coordinator
Sharon brings in
volunteers and places them. She also handles supplies and luncheons.
Sharon Hester
Volunteer Coordinator
Tammy verifies and manages paperwork for new patients.
Tammy Schettini
Eligibility Coordinator
Teresa trains volunteers,
fills medications, and
helps patients with medication finances.
Teresa Potter
Dispensary Coordinator
Our Staff
Our Board of Directors
Kristin Reed, President
Michelle Cheshire, Vice-President
Quinn Roe, Secretary/Treasurer
Stephaine Buffaloe, Secretary
Brett Bentley
Jim Clayton
Rose Eads
Christina Frantom
Joseph Hocutt
Katy Beth Jackson
Donna Marrero
George Nunn
Letrell Peoples
Keith Pugh
Larry Suttles
Rachel Taylor
Stephanie Wynn
Our Staff
Doctors:
James Robinson, MD, Medical Director
Robin Barton, MD
Brett Bentley, MD
Dinesh Chandra, MD
Joseph Fritz, MD
John McDonald, MD
Wendell Mew, MD
George Nunn, MD
Ray Stewart, MD
Residents from Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program
Nurse Practitioners:
Leticia Ball, CRNP
Jill Hobbs, CRNP
Konda Keebler, CRNP
Stephanie Wynn, CRNP
Dentists:
Paul Diaz
Brant Gentry
Kristin Reed
Matt Loeb
David Scott
Mark Tickle
William Vandervoort