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. 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 approximately $60,000 to transform the building at 612 23rd Avenue into the clinic it is today.
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 52 physicians, 45 pharmacists, and 120 nurses volunteer their time and skills to make the GSC what it is today. In 2021, we served 345 patients. Our goal this year is to provide the best quality care to more than 450 patients.
Our Mission:
Good Samaritan Clinic exists to promote the dignity and healing of all human life by providing primary health and dental care, information, and referral for the low-income and medically uninsured in West Alabama.
2022 Goals:
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To serve more than 450 people in West Alabama in 2020
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To provide the best quality patient care
2021:
PATIENTS SERVED
345
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
Quinn Roe, CPA, President
Jim Clayton, Secretary/Treasurer
Graciela de Bonilla
Stephaine Buffalo, PhD
Michelle Cheshire, RN, EdD
Thomas Dedrick
Rose Eads, RP
Earl Glenn, MD
Joseph Hocutt
Earvin Lindsey, DC
Donna Marrero
Adrian Newson
Ford Nixon
Letrell Peoples, RN
Kris Sullivan
Robert Thornton, MD
Stephanie Wynn, DNP
Ex-Officio:
Elizabeth Ann Clieno, RN
Our Staff
Doctors:
James Robinson, MD, Medical Director
Brett Bentley, MD
Dinesh Chandra, MD
Joseph Fritz, MD
John McDonald, MD
Wendell Mew, MD
George Nunn, MD
Robert Pieroni, MD
Nurse Practitioners:
Konda Keebler, CRNP
Coty Wade, CRNP
Rebecca Martin, CRNP
Stephanie Wynn, CRNP
Nutrition and Dietetics:
Margaret Cooper, Nutritionist
Dentists:
Jim Johnson, DMD
Jerry Fikes, DMD