Newsletter & Annual Report Fall 2018

Tribute to Dr. Kevin Kelleher 2018 marked a milestone in board leadership. After 36 years, Dr. Kevin Kelleher stepped down from his position as Medical Director. In Kevin’s words, “It is the right time to pass on the leadership of this committee.” We are very grateful to Kevin for serving in this capacity, advising the staff on clinical operations, and making decisions regarding our patients’ care. He was instrumental in lobbying and

Bert & Joanne Spetzler A Friend Barbara & Dick Surrusco Sandy Light Janine L. Underwood Mrs. Ruth Cassell-Huynh Randall R. Rhea, M.D. Dr. & Mrs. David C. Walton Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Powell, Jr. B. Allen Watson, MD A Friend Dr. Mark & Debbie Watts Pam Wefel A Friend Dr. Robert A. Whisnant Dr. & Mrs. Bob & Margy Berry Jo & Kent Whitlock Mr. & Mrs. Carlos B. Hart Dr. Barry Wolfe Mr. & Mrs. Larry Davidson Dr. & Mrs. Barry & Libba Wolfe Lewis J. Singer Dr. & Mrs. D. Gregory Wright Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Powell, Jr. Dr. Robert & Diane Zeller Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Powell, Jr. Visit online at bradleyfreeclinic.com or on Facebook @BradleyFreeClinic Ms. Rebecca L. Carter John & Fran Morgan Mr. & Mrs. David S. Price Dr. Mark Watts Dr. & Mrs. John Pendleton

establishing malpractice protection, resulting in the passage of the Kennedy-Kasselbaum provision for Free Clinic Malpractice Protection, aka The Good Samaritan Act, along with numerous accomplishments furthering the efforts of free clinics throughout the United States. His commitment and dedication have been exemplary, and his vision for the clinic has been invaluable. We would like to thank and recognize him for serving the Clinic and the patients as the Medical Director and board member for so many years. Don’t worry though, Kevin is not leaving us! He will continue volunteering to care for patients at the Clinic. Drs. Jack and Karen Perkins have filled the positions of volunteer Medical Director(s) and board member(s). As you can see, it takes two to fill Kevin’s shoes.

Community Health Worker Joe Denfield As we continue to address our patients’ needs both inside and outside the Clinic, their overall well-being is our priority. Our new Community Health Worker (CHW), Joe Denfield, is able to work one-on-one with our patients to address barriers to care such as employment, housing, transportation, food access, and telephone communication. As our CHW, Joe will work to decrease social isolation for patients and educate them on how to lead a healthy lifestyle with better nutrition, chronic disease prevention, and physical activity.

Joe has been working with us since July 1 and is originally from New Brunswick, New Jersey. He graduated from Rutgers University with a double major in Sociology and Communications and a minor in Criminology. Joe was hired as part of a Healthy Roanoke Valley United Way Grant placing CHWs in the community, and we share him with the Roanoke Rescue Mission. The grant provides each healthcare facility with a CHW trained to conduct home visits to assess a patient’s need and connect them to resources to assist social determinates to healthcare. We are both excited and lucky to have Joe here and look forward to his continued successful interactions with our patients!

Your Dedicated BFC Team Pictured (l to r): Shannon Andrews, Sherri Smith, Michael Armbrister, Joe Denfield, Christine Baldwin, James Black, Brendle Wolfe, Pam Obeshain, Janine Underwood, Penny Wheeler, Donna Otey, Donna Miller, Chelsea Kunkle, Preeti Kaushal, Tori Thomas, Mike Reynolds, Heather Cole, Cindy Vernon, Tabitha Presnell. (Not pictured: Sarah Yeargan and Bridget Proutey.)

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