Loving Hands Clinic

Spring Fundraising Dinner

elizabeth — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:51:18 +0000

The Loving Hands Clinic wishes to thank the Metamora Golf Club and Country Club, its new owners, and to Rick Fleming, for hosting this year’s annual Spring Fundraising Dinner in support of the Loving Hands Clinic on Monday, May 17.More than 50 people were treated to a wonderful buffet prepared by executive chef, Jeff, and presented by their wonderful staff. The dinner was wonderful, the venue was outstanding. We would also like to thank those of you who were not able to attend, but generously supported the clinic by your financial contributions.Guest were treated to a beautiful guitar serenade before, during, and after dinner from Kevin Herzog, Dr. Nancy Brinker, medical director of the Loving Hands Clinic, and Cathy Johnson, executive director, presented a brief overview of the clinic’s services, community contributions, future plans and activities. The clinic began offering services six years ago to adult residents of Lapeer County who are uninsured, underserved and have an income at 200 percent of poverty. Since that time, the Medical and Dental Clinics, the clinic’s host, Maple Grove Church, and the clinic’s volunteer primary care physicians, dentists, nurses, dental hygienists, physical therapists and our wonderful administrative staff, have contribute more than $1.1 million in donated services to the residents of this community.The clinic still needs more volunteer primary-care providers willing to volunteer a few hours a month at the clinic, along with medical and dental specialists willing to see an occasional patient from the clinic in their office.With more than 85 volunteers it is difficult to thank each and every one of them here, but I would like to especially thank the volunteer contributions of our volunteer doctors and dentists, our physicians assistants, family nurse practitioners, physical therapists and our nursing and hygienists supervisors. Thank you Medical Director Nancy Brinker, DO, Robert T. Brengel, DO, Baha Essak, MD, Edwin DeLange, DO, Henry Nichols, DDS, David Noffert, DDS, Jules Rheinhardt, DO, Dental Clinic Director, Paul Schmude, DDS, Dr. Wm Starbird, MD, family nurse practitioners Anita Harrand, C-FNP, Karen Kegler, C-FNP, Marsha Schultz, PA, Nursing Supervisor, Kay Millies- Wright, RN, MSN, Dental Hygienist Supervisor, Sally Potter, physical therapists Toni Edwards and Thibodeau Physical Therapy. We would also like to thank Spiritual Team Supervisor, Elizabeth Gillim, for always making sure that our patients feel welcomed and loved on their arrival to the clinic.Thanks to Jean Bonior for making sure someone our front desk is ready to greet each of our patients on their arrival with a smile. I would also like to thank those medical specialists in the community who have so generously donated their time, when asked, to see a patient truly in need. You know who you are. Lastly, I would like to thank Vicky Kozak, the best right hand person you could ask for; for always being there with a word of encouragement and a logical solutions to even the hardest tasks.Bless you all. If you would like more information about the clinic, or if you would like to volunteer please call the clinic at 810-667-8933.Cathleen JohnsonExecutive director Loving Hands Clinic

Free Diabetic Education Classes

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:03:58 +0000

We will host a free, five week course on diabetic education from 10am - noon starting Tuesday, February 16, and running the next four consecutive Tuesdays at the same time. Classes are structured and built upon the previous class’s information, so students are encouraged to attend all five classes. Classes are open to anyone with diabetes and their family members. Pre-registration is required. To do so or for details call: 810-667-8933.Classes will be held at MapleGrove Church, 148 Maple Grove Rd.

A Run for Hope

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:16:13 +0000

Dustin Jenkins and Elite Feet Striders invite runners to join them in A Run for Hope to benefit Loving Hands Clinic of Lapeer. The multi-race event on July 11 at Mott College in Lapeer features a kids’ 1/2-mile race at 8:30 a.m. and a 5K run/walk at 9 a.m.

Entry fee before July 3 is $18 and $23 after July 3 and $3 for the kids’ run. All entrants receive a Tech-T shirt. Applications available at Elite Feet, 240 W. Nepessing St. in the downtown area or online at elitefeetrunning.com or by calling 810.660.7297.

State Rep. cuts pay, donates his salary to charity

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:13:37 +0000

Freshman State Rep. Kevin Daley (R-Lum) and his wife Debbie are donating 10 percent of the salary he earns as a state lawmaker to eight Lapeer County charities (including Loving Hands).

82nd District Rep. Daley decided to make the donation after the legislature delayed cutting its own pay until 2011.

“I think lawmakers were trying to trick people a little bit by voting for a pay cut that doesn’t take effect for another two years,” Daley said. “Families across the state are being forced to tighten their belt; state government should do the same. I’m trying to do the right thing and lead by example.”

Rather than simply return a portion of his salary to the state treasury, where he wouldn’t have any control over how the money is used, Daley said it would be better to donate to local organizations close to home.
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Diabetes Classes

admin — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:10:32 +0000

Introduction to diabetes, medications meals, lifestyle modifications and complications. Open to clinic patients and Lapeer County residents at the following locations:

March 17, 24, 31, April 7& 14 - 1:30 to 3:30p @ MapleGrove Church.

March 18, 25, April 1, 8 & 15 - 9:30 to 11:30a @ North Branch Public Library.

There is no charge, but please register by calling 810.667.8933.

FCCF grant funds new diabetic program

admin — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:49:57 +0000

Loving Hands Clinic received a grant for $8,000 from the Four County Community Foundation.

The grant will be used to provide medications and supplies for the clinic’s new Diabetic Outreach Program, and to assist in expanding the dental services that are currently available.

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Grants aid mission of Loving Hands

admin — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:50:45 +0000

Dr. Rodney Knoerr joins voluntary staff as director of dental screening

The Loving Hands Clinic has received two $5,000 grants and is also once again the recipient of the 2008 HealthPlus of Michigan Rainmaker Award.

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Businessman runs for 24 hours to raise money

admin — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:45:59 +0000

A local business owner went to great lengths this weekend to help raise money for Loving Hands Clinic during Lapeer Days.

Dustin Jenkins, owner of Elite Feet Running Store in downtown Lapeer, tested his endurance and mental toughness when he begin his 24-hour Treadmill Challenge at 3 p.m. on Friday to benefit Loving Hands Clinic in Lapeer. (more…)

Grateful for Support

admin — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:24:53 +0000

The Loving Hands Clinic wishes to thank and acknowledge Meijer’s, Wal-Mart, Nick and John Gjolaj of the Apple Tree Restaurant, Jeff Ryeson of E.G. Nick’s, Ted’s Sports Bar at the Best Western of Lapeer, Brian’s Restaurant, The Farmhouse, the Lapeer County Democratic Party, Strings “N” Things Hammered Ducimer Group, Nate Kreger, Yolanda Kalanquin and the Hospitality Team from Loving Hands Clinic, Pastor and Mrs. Gary Gillim of MapleGrove Church, members of their congregation who stepped in to help wherever it was needed, the Lapeer Area Chamber of Commerce, and the many many individuals too numerous to mention, for providing food, financial contributions, kitchen support, and entertainment to the clinic’s 1st Annual Harvest of Hope Dinner.

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Clinic to offer dental screenings

admin — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:07:07 +0000

Free health care clinic serves uninsured adults in county

Uninsured adults will have an option for maintaining dental hygiene at local clinic.

Loving Hands, a local medical clinic providing care for uninsured adults, is expanding. Located in Maple Grove Church in Lapeer Township, Loving Hands is expected to include dental screenings among its offerings later this year.

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