July 2009 Newsletter

JULY 2009

RENEWED COMMITMENT TO NDUMBERI COMMUNITY AND B EYOND By Tracy Haworth - International Director

The International Strategic Vision of Gene-

This time in Africa provided a renewed commitment for Genesis to analyze where and how to meet the overwhelming needs of the poor and needy in developing countries. The enormity of the problem will not deter our efforts. As we plan for the future please consider how you can help. We welcome your support – in whatever shape or form – your prayers, your time, your finances – as we strategically plan to lead sustainable human health services in underserved countries. Search for Genesis World Mission on Facebook and Youtube for videos of our trip!

WELCOME NEW VPN SPECIALISTS/GROUPS Since April the following specialists have stepped forward to become part of the Volunteer Physicians Network: LISA SWAN , MPT—PHYSICAL THERAPY PAI R AKESH , MD—CARDIOLOGY

HIATT SCOTT, MD—CARDIOLOGY NORCO MEDICAL

215 W. 35t h Street • Garden City, Idaho 83714 • www.genesisworldmission.org • 208.384.5218

AROUND THE WORLD.

Not only was the trip humsis World Mission is to express the love of bling, but it was a very proJesus Christ by leading, coordinating and ductive time for the Genesis encouraging sustainable human health serdelegation to spend many vices through local and international parthours discussing, discernnerships in underserved countries. Dr. Abraham proudly poses in the newly ing, and dreaming about the dedicated dental clinic direction of Genesis International. As we are committed to the sustainability of the Kenyan clinic, we are also continuing to look ahead for other potential partnerships. We were invited to visit Africa New Life Ministries, so we arranged a quick side trip to Rwanda. This is an incredible organization that ministers to more than 1,000 street children and orphaned children as a result of the genocide. Two local Boise churches, First Baptist and Second Baptist participate in this ministry and we were very impressed with the magnitude of work being done for these children.

AROUND THE CORNER.

Every June we have a joint board meeting with our partners in Kenya to review our memorandum of understanding and plan for the next year. Dave Hall (one of our board members as well as a member of the international advisory team) Steve Reames and I spent an extraordinary week in Kenya in early June. We are so encouraged by the work that is being accomplished there! It is almost impossible to describe the loving, caring spirit of the Kenyan staff. This clinic is serving the Ndumberi community and the number of people that are accessing primary health care is growing. PEFA and GWM respresentatives sign MOU I had the pleasure of working alongside the Kenyan staff on a day when 113 patients were cared for (the most in one day) and despite the demands on the staff, they were gentle and kind, never complaining. It was truly a testament of their dedication to their community and to their faith.

HEA LI NG PE OPLE .

Our Corner of the World

GARDEN CITY COMMUNITY CLINIC GENESIS JUMPS INTO LEGISLATIVE ARENA Every month, thousands of dollars of usable prescription drugs are being flushed down the drain at assisted living and nursing home facilities. This happens whenever patient medications change, they pass away or they leave the facility. And when wound-care nurse and GAPMed volunteer Martie Hawkins told us about this last fall, we figured a new stream of donated medications could suddenly open up for the Clinic. We soon learned, however, that donation of already prescribed drugs was against the law and we had to abandon acceptance of such. Thus began a quick and successful bid for new legislation to address this issue. With the leadership of Senator Les Bock and retired House Representative Margaret Henbest, Senate Bill 1109 was quickly drafted in January and passed the Senate, House and Governor’s desk with strong and almost unanimous support. The new law will allow Idaho’s two dozen charity clinics and community health centers to legally receive drugs from approved donating entities: hospitals, pharmacies, wholesale distributors, nursing homes, and licensed medical facilities. Unfortunately, because of the variation in nursing oversight and drug storage practices at assisted living facilities, we were unable to include them in the legislation this year. We are hoping to come to an agreement to add them to the list of approved donating entities next year.

Gov. Otter signing Senate Bill 1109

The new law is currently undergoing rules promulgation at the Idaho Board of Pharmacy, which will then be ratified during the next legislative session. We are very grateful for the grassroots support that sprung up overnight and included the diligent work of Genesis volunteers and friends including Tim Ross, Martie Hawkins, Tina Crawford, Pat Lazare, , Idaho Primary Care Association, Idaho Medical Association, Idaho Nurses’ Association, KTVB, and pharmacists Rep. Sue Chew, Elaine Ladd, Jenifer Boyd, and Mike Dickens.

LIVING WITH DIABETES DAY PROVIDES YEARLY E XAMS FOR GCCC PATIENTS

Patient receives an eye exam by volunteers with Lions Eye Bank

On April 15th, the Garden City Community Clinic had its first “Living Healthy with Diabetes” day. Twenty nine patients from the clinic arrived to partake in the event. Each patient received a physician and social worker review, lab work, eye and foot exams, hearing tests, etc. We strive to treat people with excellence and love and for one day, these twenty nine patients were the sole focus of our efforts. Think of the difference being paid attention to can make on your outlook and health. We are so grateful for the partnerships that made this day possible: Boise State University’s nursing program, Central District Health, Lions Eye Bank and the Diabetes Alliance for low-income diabetes management.

GRADUATING OUR VOLUNTEERS

FMRI EXPANDS SERVICES

Each year, the Garden City Community Clinic bids farewell to some of its best and brightest volunteers as they pursue their education. This year is no different and we’d like to recognize each volunteer along with their respective programs. - Andrew Theiss – Nurse Practitioner - Diane Parsons – Nurse Practitioner - Drew Moore – Physician Assistant - Erin Brady – Nurse - Holly Hawkins – Physician Assistant - Landon Grange – Physician - Shannon Foisy – Nurse Anesthetist - Michelle Williams - Physician Assistant Congratulations to all of these volunteers and we look forward to seeing you again in a few years as a nurse or provider!

Since January, Family Medical Residency of Idaho (FMRI) has co-located at the Garden City Community Clinic (GCCC), providing closer access for many of its patients. This month FMRI announced they will be expanding services to add women’s health and obstetrics at this location. Sarah Cox, N.P., C.N.M will provide OB/GYN care all day Mondays starting August 17th. Sarah Cox, N.P., C.N.M Sarah is a certified nurse-midwife and women’s health nurse practitioner. She has worked in this field since 1994 and speaks Spanish. PA-C Chris Gunderson will continue to provide FMRI services on Monday afternoons and Friday mornings. For an appointment or information, please call 319-0037.

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COMINGS AND GOINGS AT GCCC

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT—B ILL SHORT

We are proud to welcome to our staff Barbara Mahr, who steps into the position of Volunteer Physicians Network coordinator this summer. Barb had just begun serving as a marketing volunteer with Genesis this spring when the VPN position came open and we quickly concluded she’d fit the job perfectly. Barb replaces outgoing staff member Katie Fisher who will start P.A. courses at Idaho State University this fall.

Dependable, adaptable and witty are just a few of the things that we love best about volunteer Bill Short. For nearly one year, Bill has volunteered at the clinic at least once per week in the med-room or intake. His goodnatured spirit and smile are infectious and follows him wherever he goes!

We are also excited about the placement of an AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer this spring. Tracy Sakamoto, who had also been a volunteer for Genesis, is assigned to us full-time for 12 months to help with business development. Her work will include fund development, volunteer management and marketing planning as part of an overall strategic business plan for our local programs.

One of Bill’s favorite experiences here was when he volunteered on Diabetes Day in April. This time enabled Bill to hear some patient stories and he enjoyed the opportunity to put a face with a name. Every time he took a patient to the next station, they both seemed to be in the midst of a joke and laughing continuously. For his “real” job, Bill works for the Idaho State Office of Rural Health and Primary Care where he assists in improving access to healthcare in rural and underserved areas.

Congratulations to Director of Local Operations Hillary Roethlisberger and her husband Mike on the birth of their second child, Asa Joseph, who was born June 8th. Genesis would like to announce the appointment of volunteer Pharmacist Jenifer Boyd as pharmaceutical director at the Garden City Community Clinic. Jenifer has served as a volunteer pharmacist since 2004 and has regularly taken international medical mission trips with Genesis World Mission. She is employed at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. Jenifer replaces outgoing pharmaceutical director Mike Dickens, who has served in that role since the opening of Garden City Community Clinic in 2002. We are very grateful for Mike’s longevity and his increasing leadership and service role in pharmaceutical issues at a community and state level.

He has recently assisted with a web application that he describes as “Monster (job search engine) meets EHarmony.” The system enables rural or underserved healthcare organizations to connect with potential providers. Bill is looking to start ISU’s physician assistant program in the fall of 2010. Thank you, Bill, for your endless hours of service, hard work and cheerful spirit!

A CHURCH WITHOUT WALLS

On May 17th, Eastwind Community Church parishioners were asked to participate in a “Church Without Walls” day. The premise It was a bittersweet moment this month was to be the church and to serve when the board of directors accepted the where there was a need. One of resignation of one of Genesis’ founding the sites selected for service was board members, Arlene Hardy. Arlene the Garden City Community was part of the initial group of people Clinic. Volunteers spent the day who dreamed, prayed, and ultimately painting, decorating the volunteer started Genesis World Mission. She has center and maintaining the also been a major player in its developgrounds. Volunteer Sandi Funkment of international outreach. She has travelled on 12 mission trips with various teams and has a houser said, “This was our way of remembering that Jesus is not Someone you meet on Sundays, but Someone whose deep love for the people of Kenya. This past year, Arlene has helped establish Expansion International - an organiza- life we live out in our actions and service and love for each other, the community, etc.” Thank you Eastwind Commution akin to Genesis but with a wider service focus - curnity Church for your hard work and spirit of service! Your rently addressing needs in Kenya. We pray for Arlene’s continued involvement in meeting the needs of the less for- willingness to take the presence of Jesus into the community is one of the things Genesis World Mission is about. tunate as she moves on. 5 Locations to Serve You

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C OMMUNITY IN VES TMENTS RECENT CORPORATE SUPPORT

H ONORARY

• $750 from Sunrise Rotary Club to purchase security

cameras and intercoms for the Garden City Community Clinic • $390 from Treasure Valley Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Churches of America for the Garden City Community Clinic • $1,000 from Banner Bank in Honor of Leslie Yoest for her exemplary service to the community as part of their “Do The Right Thing” award. Leslie is the president of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce and a trained Ambassador for Genesis World Mission.

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M EMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

• In Memory of Gerald “Jerry” Baur, MD

by James and Judy Christina • In Memory of Jay David Wibbels

by Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Wibbels • In Memory of the parents of David and Beverly Taylor by David and Beverly Taylor • In Honor of Genesis World Mission staff by David and Beverly Taylor • In Honor of Joseph Fisher by Mary Rice • In Memory of Ellen Henggeler by David and Cindy

Wong • In Memory of John F. Rice by Gerald Berggren

F A M I L Y Karl Watts, MD Gregory S. Lewer, MD A. Patrice Burgess, MD Scott Shappard, DO Julie M. Clark, PA-C

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