SPRING 2019
Mission Moment “You Saved My Life”
Sarah Bartak Sheryl Beard, MD, Associate Medical Director
Judge Joseph Bribiesca Sr. Susanne Daniels, CSJ Richard Egelhof, MD, Medical Director
Jody Elson, MD Robert Gutschenritter Maryon Habtemariam, Secretary
Cindy LaFleur, Chairman Rev. David Marstall Stacia McKnight James Petrich Sr. Fran Schumer, ASC Rev. Michael Simone John Sponsel Jill Steiner Daniel Tatpati, MD, Medical Director Emeritus
Paul Wagle
David Gear, Executive Director
When I walked into the South Hillside Clinic a few weeks ago, a woman stopped me in the lobby and said, “I know you. You saved my life.” Before I could explain that it couldn’t have been me, since I don’t provide direct patient care, she was telling me her story. As a young girl, Yolanda accompanied her grandmother when she visited Guadalupe Clinic. As an adult without insurance, Yolanda began coming three years ago for her own medical needs. “Sarah Lindsey, PA-C and the entire South Hillside staff are wonderful,” Yolanda reflected. Recently as part of her well women’s checkup, Yolanda was referred to Dr. Tracy Williams, a volunteer physician, for further care. It was revealed that Yolanda had Stage 1 cancer of the cervix. ”Dr. Tracy is a wonderful doctor and explained everything to me and was very informative every step of the way.” Early Detection Works (EDW) is a program funded by the State of Kansas. Through EDW, Yolanda received a
cancer screening prior to her surgery. She will continue to receive screenings and is cancer-free today. “Charlotte Ridley-McIntyre (Guadalupe Clinic, Medical Assistant) is a Godsend,” Yolanda shared, “She made the EDW paperwork simple and called to check up on me. I’m very thankful for her and for all of you – thank you for all you have done for me.” As always, caring for Yolanda was a team effort with our volunteer physicians, staff, volunteer nurses and aides, and support. ALL of us…WE...were able to save her life.
Dr. Tracy Williams on her 10 year anniversary at the Clinic, with Charlotte pictured next to her (right), residents, and Clinic staff.
“Ta k e c a r e o f G o d ’s crea ti on . B u t a b ove all, take car e of people in need.” - Pope F r anc i s