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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:
 
  • To reach more people in West Alabama who need health care

  • To provide the best quality patient care

 

2023:
PATIENTS SERVED
306

Tuscaloosa

Pickens

Bibb

Fayette

Hale 

Green

Sumter

7
Counties
What is GSC?
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GSC Patient Testimonial
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GSC History
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What is GSC (extended version)
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Lynn is able to get to know patients on a one on one basis, and find out their individual needs

Lynn Armour

Executive Director

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Mona obtained over 800 referrals in 2021!

 

Mona R Lowry

Referral Coordinator

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Doris works with clinic providers and

ensures all clinic needs are met.

Doris Vawters

Clinical Director

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Karla schedules appointments and performs office duties.

Karla White

Office Coordinator

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Sharon brings in

volunteers and places them. She also handles supplies and luncheons.

Sharon Hester

Volunteer Coordinator

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Tammy verifies and manages paperwork for new patients.

Tammy Schettini

Eligibility Coordinator

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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

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