vim & vigor summer 2014

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Patient Profile

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Volunteer physicians save 19-year-old student with brain tumor p.5

News Bits

Thank you to our 2013-14 donors & supporters!

Here are a few of the patients you haved helped us serve. At top, Donna Yochum attends a fitness & nutrition class created by Betty Tsarnas ARNP and Kathi Harvey FNP, in partnership with the YMCA.Center, homeless patient José Abrego receives mental health counselling and referrals for com-munity services. Bottom, college student Evan Rosato and his mother Helena follow up at VIM after Evan’s brain surgery.

2014 VIM Gala p.6-10Novins Golf for Life p.15Springsteen tribute band rocks for VIM p.15

Nurse practitioners get doctorate degrees p.13Welcomes & Updates p.14

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V O L U N T E E R S I N M E D I C I N E C L I N I C PA R T N E R S I N H E A L I N G

THANK YOU FOR HELPING VIM

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THE FRIENDS OF VIM CLINICBOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT Mark Cocorullo VICE PRESIDENT

Michael Crary, Esq. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Chuck Cleaver, CPA, MBATREASURERBob CeaSECRETARY

Mary Ettari, PA PAST PRESIDENT

Ivins SteinhauerBOARD MEMBERS

Patsy Conrades, RNRichard Field

Martin McConnell, EmeritusBill Tozzo, MD

Howard Voss, MD

VIM CLINIC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT Howard Voss, MD

VICE PRESIDENTCharles Phillips, MD

SECRETARY/TREASURER/COOMary Fields

BOARD MEMBERSPaul Swanson, MD

Betty Tsarnas, ARNP

VIM STAFFMEDICAL DIRECTOR

Howard Voss, MDCLINICAL DIRECTOR

Betty Tsarnas, ARNPEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mary FieldsNURSE

Karen DeLorenzo, RNNURSE PRACTITIONERSVickie Dodds, ARNPCarol Jarzyn, ARNP

Natalie Keegan, ARNPMEDICAL ASSISTANTS

Araceli Calderon, RMACheryl Donofrio, MA

Jessica Johnson, RMACASE MANAGER

Kim Ouelette, MSWPATIENT SERVICES

Ellen GadePATIENT ELIGIBILITY Carty Burleigh

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTKarla Zimmerman

PHILANTHROPY, EVENTS COORDINATORChristina Bodner

COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETINGDebi Pelletier

Mary Fields Executive Director

ith the Affordable Care Act in place, a number of our patients have

had the good fortune of obtaining health insurance. These patients had household incomes under 200 percent of the poverty level, which is $23,340 for a single person, or $47,700 for a family of four.

Federal tax credits made health insurance affordable for many, al-though there remain challenges in meeting annual deductibles and paying for medications.

However, for 1 million Floridians, health care remains completely out of reach because they fall into a coverage gap. Florida did not expand Medicaid, so adults who earn less than $11,490 a year don’t qualify for tax credits.

And if they are not pregnant, dis-abled or caring for minor children, they generally don’t qualify for Medicaid, either.

Even with the ACA in place, the need for VIM Clinic will continue for the foreseeable future. How-ever, we are now able to focus our attention on a group of residents who are in great need, but remain

largely invisible — the homeless.

Some of our patients live in dire, dangerous circumstances and des-perately want to get off the streets. But health is only one of many ob-stacles they face. So we are coor-dinating with various agencies to meet basic needs on the path to re-integration — health, food, shelter, clothing and transportation.

In addition to a mental health specialist, we’ve added a social worker to our staff, thanks to grant funding. Our opportunity and our challenge is to make a difference among our most vulnerable resi-dents — those who’ve lost their jobs, their homes, their health and their hope.

And we thank you for helping us.

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PA R T N E R S I N H E A L I N G

A GIFT TO OUR COMMUNITYFor every dollar donated,

we provide nearly $12 worth of medical services to our patients.

VIM CLINIC OPERATIONSVIM Clinic operates with over 90 volunteers and a small paid staff. When specialist care is needed, phy-sicians in the community freely give of their time and skills to help VIM Clinic patients. Martin Health System provides lab, diagnostic and ancil-lary services — a contribution of over $2 million per year. Medications are provided by local physicians and pharmaceutical companies.

VIM CLINIC PATIENTSVIM Clinic patients are adult, Martin County residents, with legal status, who are not eligible for Medicaid or Medicare, do not have private health insurance and are below the 200 percent poverty level, as determined using cur-rent federal definitions based on in-come and family size.

VIM CLINIC VOLUNTEERSOur modest staff is supplemented by a dedicated family of over 90 volunteers who donate their time and expertise. Our volunteers include phy-sicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, medical assistants and lay personnel.

VIM CLINIC SERVICESIn addition to general medicine, some of the specialties at VIM Clinic in-clude: allergy, neurology, dermatol-ogy, gastroenterology, gynecology, ophthalmology, optometry, orthope-dic, otolaryngology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, podiatry, psychiatry, clinical psychology, internal medicine and urology.

VIM CLINIC PARTNERSMartin Health System, Martin Coun-ty Medical Society, Martin County Health Department, The Friends of Volunteers in Medicine Clinic and the generous support of community members.

VIM Clinic provides comprehensive, com-passionate medical care at no charge to eligible, uninsured adult residents of Mar-tin County.

Dr. Howard E. VossMedical Director

After 53 years of practicing med-icine, it has become apparent that volunteering at VIM Clinic is what my life’s work was ultimately sup-posed to be.

This clinic is an extraordinary gift to the community, made possible by supporters like you.

We have so many people in Mar-tin County with diseases that could be easily treated, but are not be-cause of the lack of access to medi-cal care. This disparity undermines the health of the entire community.

Common diseases such as diabe-tes, hypertension and high choles-terol are clearly curable. But if ne-glected, they result in more costly treatments, or fatal outcomes.

None of that has to happen in Martin County. Here, it’s re-markable what we can do for patients who live in poverty and lack medical insurance.

A recent case in point involves a young man who came to us with a brain tumor. We don’t often see such extraordinary cases, but it’s gratifying to know that when we do, we have in-credable partnerships and can mobilize to provide su-perb, comprehensive care.

That’s the gift this clinic gives to this community. That’s the gift you help us give.

In medical school, I was taught that every patient

deserved to be treated to the very best of my ability, with dignity and respect, no matter what their eco-nomic circumstances.

That is what we do at VIM Clin-ic. Our value goes beyond taking care of immediate medical needs. We also offer hope for the future.

My young patient is only 20 years old. Already, he has a new lease on life, and a whole new ap-preciation for the value and power of a community working together.

His name is Evan Rosato. You can read about him on page 5. He is a remarkable young man. With your help, we saved his life and a bright prospect for our future.

And that should give us all enor-mous satisfaction.

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2013-14 Grants & Funding

At VIM Clinic, we owe much to many people. Thank you to the following organizations and foundations that provided us with funding in 2013-14.

Florida Blue Foundation: $200,000 over two years (2013-14) for Mental Health and Wellness Pro-gram. The program is now fully staffed with a psychiatric nurse practitioner and social worker.

Allegany Franciscan Ministries: $100,000 over two years (2014-15) for the Healthcare for the Homeless Initiative. We’ve established a collaborative group involving all relevant social service agencies in Martin County.

Hobe Sound Community Chest $45,000 to meet the health care needs of Martin County resi-dents without the ability to access health care or health insurance. (2014)

Christ Memorial Chapel $10,000. (2014)

Frances Langford Foundation $25,000 (2014)

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church $2,500 from proceeds of their annual fashion show (2013 & 14)

Thank you also to the following for your support

Hobe Sound/Port Salerno Rotary Club Lynn Flynn Stockings of LoveThe Women’s Club of Stuart

MIS ConsultingStuart Stamp & Engraving

The Stuart Branch of the American Association of University Women Gail & Lois Warden for your Annual Volunteer Appreciation Sponsorship

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VIM CLINIC HEROES

lice Mackey has been a VIM Clinic volunteer since 1998, but this year was particu-larly notable for the fact she

turned 90 — and still comes in four

days a week. Alice helps potential pa-tients compile the documentation they need to show they meet eligibility re-quirements for VIM’s services. Alice is an expert in the eligibility and

screening process, having logged nearly 20,000 hours over a period of 16 years as a volunteer at VIM Clinic! In 2009, she was among several VIM

volunteers who received the President’s Award for lifetime achievement in vol-unteerism. When asked why she hasn’t retired

long before now, Alice just laughs and shrugs off the question. Basically, she says, she wouldn’t know what to do with herself staying at home all day.“If I’m home for few days, I end up

climbing the walls,” she says. “I volun-teer here, because it keeps me active

AVolunteer Alice Mackey celebrated her 90th

birthday and 16th year at VIM.

Alice at the 2006 VIM Gala

ALICE MACKEY, Volunteerand engaged. It gives me something meaningful to do.”In addition

to her gener-ous donation of time, Al-ice has, for many years, been a major sponsor for VIM’s fundraising galas. There are three large plaques with six

levels of donors on display at the Clinic. The second-highest level listed is that of “Founder.” One of the names inscribed on that list is Alice Mackey. “Without VIM Clinic, a lot of people

would be in a lot of trouble,” she says. “I’m just glad I’m able to help.”

Evan Rosato is attending college after undergoing surgery for a brain tumor.

van Rosato was 19 when he first came to VIM Clinic to see Dr. Howard Voss. He’d been suffering strange bouts

of memory loss and wasn’t aware that in fact, he was having seizures.These were “absentia episodes,” dur-

ing which Evan would suddenly stop what he was doing “as though in a movie freeze-frame,” said Dr. Voss.”

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These “partial com-plex seizures,” are typi-cally seen in children,

Dr. Voss said, and an EEG performed at the clinic showed no siezure activity. So, drawing on VIM’s community partners, Dr. Voss referred Evan for an MRI scan.Evan had a glial cell brain tumor and

needed surgery, so Dr. Voss referred Evan to Dr. John Afshar, a Stuart neurosurgeon. Dr. Afshar thought it best to send Evan

to a brain tumor specialist. They contacted Dr. Ricardo Komotar at the University of Miami, who agreed to do the surgery.Dr. Voss also reached out to neurologist,

Dr. Tracey Cerbone, who put Evan onto anti-seizure medictions. Evan appeared to take it all in stride, but

his mother Helena Rosato said it was one scary ride. “It was just all so fast,” she said. “I didn’t know how to process all the in-formation. I had such stress and anxiety.”Helen says she couldn’t have gotten

through this without the support of all the

physicians and volunteers. The surgery went well — so well, in fact,

that Evan was back in school a week later. And he hasn’t had a siezure since. Now 20, Evan says he has a whole new perspec-tive on life.“It really made me understand that you

shouldn’t dwell on the little things, but appreciate everything you have and liv-ing life,” he said. “I’m just so grateful for Volunteers in Medicine and the support system in the community coming together to help me.”While it’s not every day somone comes

into the clinic with a brain tumor, Dr. Voss says the Rosatos are among the many resi-dents who can get exceptional care even if they can’t afford health insurance. “I think that’s the gift this clinic gives to

the community,” he said. “No one in Martin County can be denied

medical care because of poverty or lack of insurance, and that gives me enormous satisfaction.”

EVAN ROSATO, patient

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2014 PARADISE GALA RAISES NEARLY $550,000

Anne Cooling, Maureen Belucci, Nancie Parlin, Linda Longstreet, Nancy DelPriore, Carol Webb

ith a Major Prize Drawing worth nearly $42,000 and almost 200 silent auction items up for bid, the 14th annual VIM Gala raised closed to $550,000 to care for Martin County residents without any other access to health care. Bonnie Barker-Pappas and George Pappas chaired this year’s gala, despite the fact they were relatively new

to the organiation. They first learned about VIM Clinic during a short presentation at the Lyric Theatre by the late Dorothea Glass, MD. Shortly afterwards, Bonnie became a VIM volunteer.

“We had been looking for a way to give back to the community and after hearing Dr. Glass, we knew right away that VIM was the kind of organization we wanted to

become involved with,” said George Pappas.In addition to excellent patient care, he said, “just as important is the extent to

which VIM is able to leverage its community resources, keeping costs low while provfiding some of the best clinical care in the country. “We think VIM Clinic is nothing short of outstanding.”

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Katie Ross, Mary Ettari PAGala Chairs George Pappas

& Bonnie Barker Pappas Brigid Strain & Congressman Patrick Murphy

Bridget Baratta, Sheriff William Snyder Dave & Terry Seyffart, Jan & Tom Bevan Dr. John & Catherine Fasano

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GALA 2015 - CELEBRATE 20 YEARS! IM Clinic opened in October 1995 and the first gala fundraising ball was in January 2001, making 2015 a very special year, indeed! It’s the 20th anniversary of VIM Clinic and the 15th anniversary of the VIM gala. As always, the gala will be the last Saturday in January, which in this case, is January 31, 2015. Planning begins soon,

and you can join the planning committee, or stay abreast of developments through our Web site at www.vimclinic.net. From there, you can connect to our social media networks, such as Facebook and Twitter, to stay informed. Every year at the gala, we see old friends, meet new ones and have a great time.

We may be a small organization, but we have an incredible team of volunteers who put together the best charity ball in town!So save the date - Saturday, January 31, 2015 - and help us celebrate this

very special anniversary year. Together, we continue to make a difference by improving the quality of life for everyone in Martin County.

Patsy & George ConradesJill, Walter & Kip McManus

Toni Garner, Jan Sanger, Padma Mantena Kathi & Don Harvey Jim & Debbie Sopko

Rep. Gayle & Dr. James Harrell Sue Van Woert & Bonnie BrownDr. Rob & Gayle Forster, Linda & Jim Westcott

Marina McKusker & Dr. Luis Villar

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AUCTION DONORS

11 MapleAdam’s Pest Control

All About Achieving Learning CentersAlyce and Company

Fran AndréAnimal Care Extraordinaire

Heather Aronson-LutchBenihana

Bob & Ruth CeaChris D’ Anna’s

Christina BodnerBusch Wildlife Sanctuary

Chris DeLorenzo, Capt. DeLoCarmelas Brick Oven Pizza & Wine Bar

Carsons TavernCassidy’s Bed, Bath & Linens

Castronovo ChocolatePam Cesnick

Anaisa ChambersNancy Chandler

Cheeca Lodge & SpaTracy Church

Shawn and Serina ColleyAnne Cooling

Courtine’s RestaurantCulinary Coffee Roasters

Tony and Karen DeLorenzoDesign by Loretta

Diamond Tea Room & BistroDiamonds by TerryDisney Theme Park

Dr. Stephen and Vickie Dodds ARNPDuffy’s Sports Grill

Dultmeier PhotographyEnvision Healthcare

Mary Ettari PAEvelyn & Arthur

Mary FieldsFlint Technologies

Florida Oceanographic SocietyNatalie Frondorf

Fun Tours Travel, Inc.Get Royal Treatment

Midge GibbonsJames Golden

Gusto Italian CuisineAlbert Gutke

Harbour Bay FloristKathi HarveyJohn Garwood

Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country ClubMegan Hunter

Indian River TravelItalian BoutiqueJ & R Outfitters

J.J. Taylor Distributing Florida, Inc.Joseph Lynn Décor Gallery, Inc.

Jupiter Country ClubJust Gold Jewelers

Carolyn KavanaughKazu

Key Lime CaféKilwins Chocolates of Stuart

King NeptuneGerry Knebels

Jeff Lazarus, MD

Linda LaVelle Day SpaLolly G’s Salon

Mirka LyngLyric Theatre

Manatee Island GrillMariner Sands Country ClubMartin County Fire Rescue

Martin Downs Animal HospitalMcArthur Golf Club

Gail McCandlessCatherine McGarry

Deane Mac Millan & Lindy DoniganKeith Merrill

Monarch Country ClubMulligans Beach House Bar & Grill

Margie MurphyNails By KristenOld Colorado Inn

Osceola Street CaféPalm City Grill

George and Bonnie Barker PappasPietro’s on the Ocean

Pleasant Bay ChartersPRP Wine International

PublixQuail Creek PlantationRA Dube Photography

Ramey Carpet OneDr. Mehdi and Sandy Razavi

Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf ClubSada International Salon

Sailors ReturnSailfish Point Golf Club

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AUCTION DONORS

Paul & Kelly Pelletier

Dr. Howard Voss, Terry Rieger

Anita SalasSamana Expert Fishing & Charter

Larry Schultz, S2 CreativeSirata Beach Resort & Conference

CenterSkin Serenity Spa

Sally SlaterGeraldine Smith

Spoto’s Oyster BarStuart Police Dept.

Stuart ScootSunshine Wildlife Eco Tours

Surf Central Surf ShopThe Capital Grille

Treasure Coast Children’s Museum The Evergreen Club

The Fox ClubThe Loxahatchee ClubThe Place Barber Shop

The Stuart Yacht & Country ClubThe Travel Gallery

Bobbie TrimbleTwisted Mane Hair & Nails

Luis Villar, MDWahoo’s Restaurant

Marianne Weder OliveriWilloughby Golf Club, Inc.

YMCA of the Treasure CoastKarla Zimmerman

Special ThanksCove Garden

MIS ConsultingSailfish Point

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GALA SPONSORS

Gala Committee, seated: Anita Salas, Mary Fields, Christina Bodner, Bonnie Barker Pappas, Anne Cooling, Mary Ettari, Carty Ricci-Burleigh, Susan TaylorStanding: Heather Aronson-Lutch, Kathi Harvey, Pam Cesnik, George Pappas, Larry Schultz, Debi Pelletier, Natalie Frondorf, Carolyn Kavanaugh, Karla Zimmerman, Tony DeLorenzo, Karen DeLorenzo, Vicki Dodds, Tracy Church.Not pictured: Stephen Dodds, Midge Gibbons, Megan Hunter, Gail McCandless, Kelli Mulvihill, Marianne Weder Oliveri, Sandy Razavi.

STARRY SKIESGeorge and Patsy Conrades

BIRD OF PARADISEWalter McManus

OCEAN BREEZESAnonymousFrances Langford FoundationJudy NelsonDavid L. SmytheBill and June Tozzo

DRAGONFLY DREAMSMartin and Eva McConnellJacquelyne Schuman

UNDER THE BOARDWALKEnvision HealthcareAlice MackeyMariner Sands Foundation UBS,The Lighthouse Wealth GroupJudy Nelson

GLOSSY IBISCalamos Wealth ManagementMary Ettari and Dave deFerrariTom & Karin Klause, A-1 Moving & StorageMartin Health SystemGeorge and Bonnie Barker PappasPeter & Terrie Silcox, Raymond JamesBobbie TrimbleStanley and Susie TrotmanUBS,The Lighthouse Wealth GroupJames Vopal, The Breast Care Center of the Treasure Coast

SABAL PALMSJeff Atlas, Saelzer/Atlas Wealth Management Arthur and Marilyn BurrBob and Ruth CeaAnne CoolingTheresa Costarino

Gerry and Kathy DeMontVickie and Stephen Dodds MDLee and Gaby ElseyDave and Mary FieldsLeo and Aurora Galanti, Raymond James Kathi and Don HarveyJack and Cee Jay HeckenbergKramer, Sopko & Levenstein PALaw Offices of Bonnie A. BrownDeane Mac Millian and Lindy DoniganBob and Ralf MasseyVincent and Marianne Weder OliveriSandy and Mehdi Razavi MDFrank and Mildred SavastanoMichael SchwartzL. Warren and Terry Kish SkidmoreJohn and Joyce SlavskyRay and Ellyn StevensonDouglass and Patricia StewartTropicana Manufacturing Company

Dr. Howard and Sally VossWallace AutomotiveRoss and Jean WeaverMichael Yocom

PAINTED BUNTINGLois BarrickTony and Karen DeLorenzoJames and Laura DuhaimeMike and Ann FerrerFPLNatalie GerzogDeborah GlassAmin and Julie KhouryRobert Levitsky and Paulette CraftLambert and Judith MottKenneth NorganPatrick StracuzziRichard and Sue Van WoertJim and Linda Westcott, OxyprosWilmington Trust

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These providers have taken our patient referrals free of charge, from Mar. 1, 2013 to Feb. 28, 2014. Also listed are offices and organizations that serve our patients, and donate medications.

Thank you everyone for your support!

2013 VOLUNTEER PRACTITIONERS

Guillermo Abesada-Terk MD John K.B. Afshar MDNael Algothani MD William E. Anspach MDChristopher Bailey MD Tzonka Bakalova-Hristov MDMark S. Beatty MDAntonio J. Beltran MDNoman Bennett MDRichard Blankenbaker Jr. MDMauricio Botero-Velez MDKristin Carano MD Tracey Cerbone MDKasem Charnvitayapong MDWilliam H. Davenport MDAlexander DeBonet MDAlpana A. Desai MDKarl Drehobl MDShawn Engebretsen DDMDavid Enscoe MDJohn Fasano MDLucinda Faulkner ARNPBrian Fordham MDRobert I. Forster MDDarrell N. Fiske MDCharles A. Fraraccio MDRichard S. Gagnon PA-CPaul Gallogly MDSunil Gandhi MDAlbert Gardner MDRobert W. Garrett MDHiba Georges-Stemm MDJuan C. Giachino MDJohn M. Guerrero MDGeorge J. Haas MDNathaniel Hill MDJames Hoffman MDTodd Horkins MD John M. Houri MDNicholas Iannotti MDJeff Johnson PA-CCheck Kam MDGabrielle Kater MD Nelson C. Klaus III, MD

PractitionersAmitabh Kumar MDKerry Lane MDCarlos Lassalle MDAdrian M. Lavina MDWilliam E. Lippisch DMDMichael Lustgarten MDGeorge E. McLain MDMarlene Mercado MDMark Michels MDVincent Miraglia MDMaryellen O. Monahan MDSandra Montie PA-CDavid Mordes MDPhilip W.Moyer MDLarry Mufson MDBenjamin J. Ngo MDPaul D. Paré MDSonya Pease MDMatthew N. Peebles MDMark Perlman MDEric Pfeiffer MDVadim Purygin MDKiran A. Reddy, MDGeorge Rittersbach, MDDavid M. Rodin MDDaniela Saadia MDClifford L. Salinger MDJay Samander MDFelice Samuel MDDenise Sanderson MDJulio Sanguily III MDJohann Santa-Eulalia MDTodd Schroeder MD Jeremy Singer MDJonathan Slonin MDJason Stabley MDShanna Stone ARNPThomas C. Suits MDPaul Swanson MD Steven Tidwell MD Michael Trociuk MDJames P. Truitt MDJames Vopal MDW. Edward Wengler MDRoy Winston MD

Heather Yeckes-Rodin MD

The Breast Care Center of the Treasure CoastCariology Associates of StuartCoastal Pain SolutionsCoastal Urology of StuartDiagnostic Imaging ServicesEmcareFlorida Orthopedic SpecialistsGastroenterology ConsultantsHeaRX Port St. LucieHematology Oncology Associates of the Treasure CoastLaser & Surgery Center, Palm BeachesMartin County Anesthesia GroupMartin Health SystemMartin Memorial Medical GroupPulmonary and Internal Medicine AssociatesRheumatology AssociatesRetina Care Specialists South Florida Orthopedic & Sports MedicineStuart CardiologyStuart Eye InstituteStuart Urology GroupTreasure Coast PathologyTreasure Coast SurgeonsTreasure Coast Surgical GroupWater’s Edge DermatologyWomen’s Health SpecialistsYMCA

Associates in Infectious DiseasesGordon S. Baskin MDFlorida Gastroenterology SpecialistsGastroenterology ConsultantsAnn R. Hutchinson MDJohn E. Koors MD, Sailfish PhysiciansAmitabh Kumar MDOxyprosMichael E. Lustgarten MDMartin Memorial Family Care, Hobe SoundMartin Memorial Medical GroupMartin Memorial Physician’s CorpMartin Nephrology & Internal Medicine AssociatesCharles Phillips MDStuart OncologyRobert Van Vliet DOWaters’ Edge DermatologyWoman’s Club of Stuart

Referral Offices

Medication Donors

THANKYOU!

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Volunteers from Mar. 1, 2013 to Feb. 28, 2014. If you do not see your name or group, we apologize. Please call us so that we may update this listing.

THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO!

PHYSICIANSGregory Barron Gordon BaskinAntonio BeltranLeonard BergJames Harrell Lewis Karas Francis KleemanRobert Levy Philip Littman Charles PhillipsMehdi RazaviHoward RobbinsStuart Sabol MDKathy SantorielloFred SilvestriOsmar SteinwaldHoward VossDonald WeinerSusan Zukotynski

ARNP/FNP/PA

Alan EddisonMary EttariKathi HarveyDeanna RollinsSandy ThomasODMichael F. CarelliLaurie McConnellRonald McCordAlan SiegelDPMJack SchoppeJoe SchoppeJohn Schoppe Paul SchoppeRNColleen AccardiPat ArrigoniCheryl Brown

Ann CassidyStephen CedroneNancy ChandlerSandy DeckerFrances DrobetEunice EkufuSharon EvinrudeGrace HallDonna IsabelMaria JordanBridie LamparelliBorden LarsonGail McCandless Claire NystromJaki O’MalleyMarilyn PattersonGustavo SantaMary SteeleLinda Westcott LMHCDaren VossPhDBill HellerWilliam McCabeRDBarbara Turitz NURSINGJane BainbridgeDorothy BlakeTerri BramlettPatsy ConradesAnne CoolingSandra CooperHelen CopelandNina CrottsKara D’AndreaConnie DeLeonChristopher DermarkarianIsidora Flores

IN-CLINIC VOLUNTEERS

Kelly FlynnSteven GlenerNoelle GriffinMegan HunterZhenya JavorskyJen JohndrowKathy LassElizabeth MacDowellDiana MartinMaira MatiasPatricia ProvenzanoSandy RazaviBeverly RenganeschiKatie RossKaren SawyerMargery ShakeRachel ShipesJean StabelyRyan SuitsGracie WillertLAYFran AndreJean AukermanBonnie Barker- PappasSandy BasilHarriett BlakesleeGeradine BrennerMark ChittumWill DavenportTony DeLorenzoDianne DubeSusan DyallKaren GalushaCatherine GalyaMidge GibbonsDennis GriffinMatthew HoganCarol Janwich

Bob LuhmannGraziella LuhmannAlice MackeyMatthew McCordDennis MurphyClaire NicholsChad OliverDot PelletierSharon RosecransBill SchoenCindy ShieldsNora ThielJean TownsendSteve TsarnasMarianne Weder- OliveriJulia Wijnands

Golf for Life 2013

Mary Ellen BaldinoGary BallIrene BallKati BodnerLauren BodnerMichael BodnerCarty BurleighJuliet Ciaravino Gail CowenRick CowenDenise Dublin Nancy Franklin Sarah Franklin Marie DeGrosaEmily GregoryReed Hartman Emily HollandLisa HollandRobert Holland Cindy Howe Rick Howe

Judy JohansenRikki KlausKelli MulvihillBeth NovinsCarson NovinsEllen PeitzNick PriceJoe RyanWendy RyznerSandy VadasSandie Ziegler

Deanna Rollins, ARNP

Dennis Griffin

Alan Eddison, ARNP

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Just Call Me Dr. Grandma A hearty congratulations to Clinical Director Betty Tsarnas and volunteer Kathi Harvey, who are now DNPs — Doctors of

Nursing Practice. They received their doctorates at the Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynne College of Nursing during graduation ceremonies in May. Betty and Kathi have families and very busy schedules. They worked together on their schoolwork and developed a patient health

and fitness program in partnership with the YMCA. Then one day, out of the mouth of babes, Betty’s granddaughter asked if she was going to become Doctor Grandma. Well, she and Kathi had T-shirts made, which became their class uniforms at the Y!Many students come through our doors to do clinical rotations, but VIM Clinic was particularly well represented at the May

graduation. Three RNs became Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners: Michelle Jabath ARNP, Karin Klause ARNP, who was named the 2014 NCAA Outstanding Student for the College of Nursing, and Amanda Marinelli ARNP, who has begun the doctorate program at FAU.

VIM BITS

L-R: Karin Klause ARNP, Kathi Harvey DNP, Amanda Marinelli ARNP, Betty Tsarnas DNP, Michelle Jabeth ARNP

2013

2012

2011

2010 2009

2008

2007

Patient Medication

$1,674,700

Diagnostic Services

Cancer Services

Laboratory Services

Outpatient/Inpatient

Surgery Services

Therapy/Ancillary

$611, 630 $483,330 $81,600 $1,533,160 $2,099,400 $373,800

1,668,570 465,709 1,471,789 216,967 98,983 1,374,766 299,770 1,541,840 517,380 2,389,708 342,715 178,421 1,223,535 519,320 1,258,405 520,619 1,981,226 335,287 103,117 1,224,884 500,245

1,026,420 548,999 1,426,365 247,186 143,262 793,485 504,313

1,140,160 201,363 890,515 68,283 35,133 453,942 208,366 906,905 356,524 625,624 72,993 67,947 584,927 173,573

FAST FACTS:In 2013, we delivered $9.2 million worth of medical care on a budget of almost $800,000.

98 percent of every dollar raised was spent on patient services.The chart below provides a quick overview of VIM Clinic’s value to the community.

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Congratulations to... Executive Assistant Karla Zimmerman, whose daugh-

ter, Kaitlyn got married in June. Kaitlyn graduated as a Second Lieutenant from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point with a degree in foreign languages. She mar-ried 2LT Matthew Weir. They reside in Ft. Stewart, Ga.

Staff member Araceli Calderon, MA, who is expect-ing her second child in early 2015.

Volunteer Katie Ross, who has been accepted into medical school at St. George’s University in Grenada, the West Indies. SGU graduates have been licensed to prac-

tice medicine in over 45 countries and in all 50 states. The program has been accredited/approved by many external bodies, per-haps more than any other medical school in the world.

Recent FAU graduate Karin Klause ARNP, who is now the nurse practitioner at the Florida Community Health Center in Fort Pierce, Fl.

NEWS

VIM Clinic patients are getting help with their transporta-tion needs thanks to MTM Program Director Lisa Sand-ers, who recently joined our new homeless collaborative. Sanders has provided free monthly bus passes, and Social Worker Kim Ouellette has been registering patients for the low-cost service. MTM provides pick-up and delivery ser-vice for residents who are “transportation disadvantaged” or on Medicaid. They can travel for medical appointments, shopping or socializing.

Rick Baxter, Marketing Director of Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers has joined VIM’s homeless collabora-tive, and graciously supplied Scripps’ boardroom to facili-tate meetings. Two meetings have been held so far and will continue on a quarterly basis.

Mark your calendar! The Capitol Steps comedy group re-turns to the Lyric Theatre on Friday Jan. 30, 2015, for their annual VIM Clinic benefit. It’s an easy date to remember, as it’s the day before our annual gala.

Welcome To...NEW VOLUNTEERS

A big welcome to Dr. Howard Robbins, MD. The former Chief Medical Officer at Martin Health System has joined our volunteer ranks. He sees patients Wednes-day mornings at the clinic. Nephrologist Dr. Mauricio Botero-

Velez joins VIM Clinic as a volunteer after retiring from Martin Health Sys-

tem. Also joining us is Reed Upthegrove, a retired EMT.

STUDENTSWelcome to Oksana Massey, RN, an FAU ARNP student;

Ann Cassidy RN; Gracie Willert, who completed her pre-med at Duke University; Olivia Carelli; Kara D’Andrea; Chase Gardner and Matthew Hogan.Meantime, Evgeny Idrosov, our third-year medical student

from FSU has wrapped up his year-long rotation with Dr. Howard Voss. However, we’re not saying farewell just yet to our Class of 2015 student. Evgeny is returning in January to continue clinical work.

STAFF

Social worker Kim Ouellette, MSW, joined the staff of VIM Clinic. Kim comes to us from Martin Health System. She has worked in both healthcare and substance abuse. Her role at VIM Clinic is to help patients ob-tain the services the need, with the help of grants from Allegany Franciscan Ministries and the Florida Blue Foundation.Vickie Dodds, ARNP, has accepted a position with the

Council on Aging of Martin County, where she will spe-cialize in geriatrics. However, she’ll continue to see patients at VIM Clinic twice a month.

UPDATES

VIM Clinic is moving into electronic medical records (EMRs), thanks to the generosity of Board Member Patsy Conrades and her son-in-law Kevin Hutchinson, a tech-nology entrepreneur. Donated by eClinicalWorks, our program and implementation “Go Live” date is in August. This EMR system is an enormous gift that will significantly streamline VIM’s record-keeping, administration and pa-tient care protocols, while improving our data-collection and grant-writing opportunities.

Comings & Goings

Kim Ouellette, MSW

Dr. Howard Robbins

Proud parents Karla & Don Zimmerman with daughter Kaitlyn at her June wedding.

Katie Ross

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Stay in touch about these and other activities on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/VolunteersInMedicineClinic.

novins golf for life benefits vimThe 13th annual Robert F. Novins Memorial Golf

Tournament in May was also the second to benefit VIM Clinic. By all accounts, it was a smashing suc-cess, despite a quick change of venue. The tournament was scheduled to return to Sailfish

Point Golf Club on Hutcinson Island. But as the date drew nearer and the planning committee began to meet, members realized there was going to be a major scheduling conflict. Speedboat races normally held in

April had been re-scheduled for the same weekend of May 16, and the bridge to Hutchinson Island was going to be closed to traffic. The golf committee decided to

change venues to avoid the bridge. It was going to be too difficult traveling between Sailfish Point and Carsons Tavern, where a sig-nificant portion of the fund-raising takes place with a pre-tournment reception, games and auctions.Fortunately, the director of the Sailfish Golf Club, Vic-

tor Tortorici graciously agreed to cancel VIM’s booking, and Willoughby Golf Club on the mainland happened to be

available that same weekend. The tournament went off without a hitch and raised $90,000 for VIM.

“The support this year has really been great,” said Carson Novins, who,with his sister Beth Novins, has been organizing the hugely popular event since 2002.

“I’m very grateful to all the sponsors, players and donors who’ve contributed to the success of this tournament,” said

Novins, an avid golfer and member of the Society of One Armed Golfers. “The golf is important of course, but the

goal, really, is to have a lot of fun while supporting a great cause.”

Over the years, the golf tourna-ment has raised more than half a million dollars for cancer treatment facilities at Martin Memorial Hos-pital, where Robert F. Novins was treated until his death in 2002. In 2013, the Novins decided to

support VIM Clinic and the golf tournament became our second major fundraiser of the year.

“My father believed in philanthropy and VIM Clinic is a great fit for our philanthropic goals,” Novins said. “It’s clearly an organization our supporters can get behind.”

Winners Chad Gates, Bob Watson, Gerry Knebels & Stu Lamb wear the “Blueberry Jackets,” as Carson Novins holds the coveted silver cup.

BStreet Band Rocks for VIMWe’ve been busy “friend-raising” as well as fundraising this

season, organizing new events to grow the VIM Clinic family. Events Coordinator Christina Bodner convinced the

BStreet Band to do a fundraising performance at Carsons Tavern in March. The band is the longest playing, and one of the most successful tribute bands ever. They’ve been cov-ering Bruce Springsteen for over 30 years and are in great demand throughout the U.S.

They were also great group of guys who put on a wonder-ful show. Tickets were $50 and included a buffet dinner. Attendees were treated to

their favorite Springsteen hits in a venue that was up close and personal.One of the highlights was the

appearance of Kitty Fitzke, 81,

who’s known the band since the 80s, when she hired them to play at her Jersey Shore establishment. Two of her daughters live in the Stuart area, so when they

found out the band was playing for VIM, Kitty flew down for the performance.Golf legend Nick

Price surprised more than a few guests by showing up behind the bar to pull draughts. He obliged anyone who wanted a picture. It was a great night

of meeting old friends and making new ones. Better yet, the BStreet

Band has agreed to a return engagement!

Sax player Richie Taskowitz moves out onto the dance floor

Celebrity Trio: Bartender Nick Price, Lead Singer Glenn Stuart, Tavern Owner Carson Novins

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George & Patsy Conrades Vernon Harrington MD, Estate

McManus Foundation, Inc.

Frances Langford FoundationHobe Sound Community ChestArthur Jager Estate Judy NelsonDavid L. SmythePellegrino (Bill) Tozzo, MD

Thank You to our 2013 Donors Volunteers in Medicine gratefully acknowledges the generous contributions of our donors.

Please accept our warmest thanks. Your support makes a big difference in our community.

Joseph C. DayEnvision HealthcareMariner Sands Charity ClassicPatrick StracuzziRobert TegtRobert Weissman

Anonymous Christ Memorial ChapelEdgar JannottaMartin & Eva McConnellJacquelyne Schuman

Adamiak John & KathrynAdams James & JaneAllison Dr. Stephen (Barry) Beauchamp Brian & BeverlyBerkholtz Kenneth & BethBevan Thomas & JanBousquette Kevin & MargaretCaimotto Henry (Fred) Cartelli Robert Cocorullo Mark & DonnaConnelly William (Jay ) Conway Claire M. Curran William

DONORS $500-$999

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GRAND BENEFACTORS $50,000 - $74,999

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PATRONS$5,000 - $9,999

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Barbara Gilbert Tracy Armstrong Marcella Stolba Clau-dia Kugler Toni Thomson Craig H. Lichtblau MD Carol

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Duane Myers George Conrades

John O’DonnellRobert Fleck

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417 SE Balboa AvenueStuart, FL 34994

VISION STATEMENT May we have eyes to see those who are rendered invisible and excluded; open arms and

hearts to reach out and include them; healing hands to touch their lives with love; and in the process, heal ourselves.

MISSION STATEMENT To understand and serve the health and wellness needs of the medically under served popu-

lation living in Martin County.

This mission will be accomplished primarily by volunteers, retired medical professionals and other residents in the area, working in concert with

current medical resources of Martin County.

Inherent in the mission are ongoing studies of target community demographics and needs that will shape the scope of services

to be provided by the clinic.

www.vimclinic.net

CH 10031 A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

LEAVE A LEGACYVolunteers in Medicine is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization that relies on private funding and grants to provide health care to the medically indigent of Martin County.VIM Clinic never uses third-party vendors for fundraising. VIM Clinic does not share or sell donor information, so if you are solicited by entities claiming to be acting on our behalf, please let us know. You don’t have to be wealthy to leave a meaningful philanthropic legacy. With planned giving, there are many creative ways to give that benefit you, VIM Clinic and your loved ones. Just give us a call and we’ll help you find the options that suit you best.

Without generous supporters like you, there could be no VIM Clinic, so please, give wisely and make a difference in someone’s life today.Call Mary Fields at 772-463-4128, ext. 208,

or email her at [email protected].

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If you are among the many providers who help our patients, we’d love to say thank you with a story in our newsletter and Website! Please call Debi Pelletier at 772-463-4128 Ext. 215, or email [email protected] you can donate your time or expertise, or if you have goods or services that can help us with our mission, please call Christina Bod-ner at 772-463-4128, ext. 211, or email her at [email protected].

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