SPRING 2015 East Liberty Family Health Care Center

A Christian Ministry ofWhole Person Healthcare

IN THE

We serve more than 8,000 patients each year inmore than 33,000 visits as we deliver whole-personcare to our uninsured, underinsured, and underservedneighbors from the East End of Pittsburgh.

Many of our donors and supporters keep asking,“When the Affordable Care Act is fully implemented,will the Center’s services still be needed?”

Our answer is, “More than ever.”

We are constantly adapting to a new health care environment. With God’s helpand yours, we have the ability to fill crucial access gaps that will remain after healthcare reform. Even as some previously uninsured people gain insurance, they stillhave complex medical issues that will require some enabling services before theycan access care.

We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and are an integral part ofthe health care network for the East End of Pittsburgh, providing comprehensiveprimary health and supportive services without regard to ability to pay. Our enablingservices include homebound elderly outreach, specialized drug/alcohol/HIV supportservices, health education/prevention services, translation, transportation and muchmore.

We are a “safety net” for patients. FQHCs are vital to our communities and to theimplementation of the Affordable Care Act. Many private providers may not be ableto serve the high numbers of the newly-insured individuals and families. FQHCs willbe willing and are able to serve this increased demand but will need sustained andeven increased financial support for enabling services to do so. East Liberty FamilyHealth Care Center is well positioned to serve since it has many diverse fundingstreams in addition to the 48% of its income it receives from patient revenue.

We are passionate in caring for our patients and look forward to continuing toprovide “healing and hope” to our neighbors. Thank you for supporting us in ourmission.

Sincerely yours,

Dr. Eileen Boyle, CEO

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On December 10, our staff wereblessed by our Board of Directors.Our annual staff Christmas party

was hosted this year by theBoard, who provided and servedus a delicious lunch. The Boardtook on this project as a way ofthanking the staff for their hard

work and compassionate carethroughout the year.

We are grateful for the vision andleadership of the Board and for this

very special surprise meal.

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“When theAffordable Care Actis fully implemented,will the Center’sservices still beneeded?”

“Morethan ever.”

Thank You, Board of Directors

A message from Dr. Boyle

CELEBRATING

YEARS100

Allene is truly a Psalm 1 warrior. Sheis still “bearing fruit” and witnessingto Jesus to all who enter her home.She loves the Lord and lives for him!

100 year-old patientprovides inspirationAll of our patients are special and are a gift from God. But it isn’t

often that we have the pleasure of serving patients who have

reached the age of 100.

Allene celebrated her 100th birthday on October 5, 2014. Our

medical director Dr. David Hall and his wife Suzie were invited

to share this blessed occasion with her. Allene has been visited

by the Center’s Homebound Elderly Program staff since May 2,

2012. She is blind, lives alone in her own apartment and is

sharper than others who are much younger.

The Homebound Elderly staff makes home

visits three times a week with a doctor visit

as needed. Our goal is to keep Allene out

of the hospital and help her to thrive at

home, and thus far we have been able to

do that.

Allene has also been doing a little

fundraising for the health care center.

Instead of receiving gifts for her 100th

birthday party, Allene (with her faithful

friend Barb) asked that money be donated

to the Center instead.

After every visit with Allene we pray with

her. She in return always prays for Dr. Hall

and the finances of the Center and that

Jesus would provide so that more people

could receive the excellent care that she

receives. Allene is truly a Psalm 1 warrior.

She is still “bearing fruit” and witnessing

to Jesus to all who enter her home. She

loves the Lord and lives for him!

When asked what she would tell other

people about the care she receives from

the team, Allene was quick to respond.

“They are kind and so caring and treat me

very special. But the best thing is the

prayer before they leave. I really look

forward to praying.”

Congratulations, Allene!

Highmark WalkMay 16, 2015

The youth group from Saints John and Paul Roman

Catholic Parish, located in Sewickley, spent the Martin Luther

King, Jr. holiday weekend painting and cleaning our East

Liberty and Lincoln-Lemington sites. Eastminster Presbyterian

Church and Hebron Presbyterian Church had provided the

funds for these enhancements and these students stepped

forward to providethe labor.

Also painting and serving from the Center were Debbie

Paschall, development associate; Stephen Paschall, emeritus

board member; Heather Lawrence, office manager; and Ellie

Boyle, daughter of CEO

Dr. Eileen Boyle. With the funding we received from these two

partner churches, we were also able to hire two contractors to

help with preparing the walls and laying new floor tile.

Many thanks to our volunteers who donated theirtime to help us enhance the space that God has given us.

Local church youth provide day of service

Consultant Nancy Lee Cochran and staff memberMelissa Webb enjoyed the day.

Former staffmemberGeorge Steffeyand BoardMember MattieWoods joinedthe Walk.

The Center Welcomes Two New Providers

With the help of federal funding through the

Health Resources and Services Administration

(HRSA), the Center is pleased to welcome two

new providers to our staff: Mary Ellen Cuccaro,

DMD, and Zylphia Ford, Physician Assistant.

Dr. Cuccaro serves dental patients at our Lincoln-

Lemington site. When she is fully credentialed for

the various insurances, she will serve at the

Hosanna House office. Ms. Ford will be serving

at our East Liberty site and will be rounding in

the hospitals with our doctors.

Please join us in welcoming them both to the

Center. We look forward to serving with them as

we reach out to our uninsured, underinsured and

underserved neighbors.

Mary Ellen Cuccaro, DMD Zylphia Ford, Physician Assistant

Each Christmas, the Center receives donations of toys from Toys for Tots to help brighten

the Christmas season for our pediatric patients and their families. This Christmas, due to a

last-minute administrative glitch, Toys for Tots of Pittsburgh was unable to serve.

Our need for toys was publicized by local media and one local law firm felt led to help us.

They donated the funds needed for our staff to go toy shopping. Ruggers

Pub and Green Tree Chiropractic also made generous donations of toys.

Marty Griffin of KDKA-TV publicized our need and we received several

responses. Several patients heard of our plight and also helped. A

Toys for Tots affiliate in Virginia heard of our need and rushed

toys to us.

Many thanks to these organizations for making Christmas special

for the families we serve. We are extremely grateful for their

spontaneous kindness and generosity.

Local companiesprovide Christmas toys

HONORS AND MEMORIALSWe are grateful for our friends who have made gifts in honor or in memory of others. Recent gifts have included:

Dr. Diane Balestrino Katherine HastDr. Eileen Boyle Stephen and Debbie Paschall

Michael and Shelby WherryCarol D’Amico Allene NewlandBradley Dean Stephen Hill, Esq.Dr. Jessica Diggs Ted and Nancy SchafferELFHCC Staff and Dr. David Hall Hazel DumondAnne Hall Gretchen WoestDr. David Hall Allene NewlandHarold and Anne Hall Samuel and Judith Douglass

Virginia PlavetichMary Lou and Chuck Haudenshield Carl and Patricia TemplinJerry Hoffman Carl and Patricia TemplinChet Karas, 60th Birthday Stephen and Debbie PaschallJames and Joan McAnulty Mark and Linda WoodJohn and Carol McMichael Rev. and Mrs. Dennis OttoDr. John Negele and Dr. Eleanor Hobbs Carl and Patricia TemplinAllene Newland, 100th Birthday Donald and Barbara Albitz

Barbara and William RauStephen and Debbie Paschall Dr. Dan and Patti Hyder Happy Anniversary Margaret Paschall

PEO Sisterhood Chapter “G”Helen Braithwaite, Ms. Virginia Cochrane, Samuel and Judith Douglass,David and Janet Heindel, Joe and Mary Lee Irwin, Mrs. Gwendolyn Lammert,Elizabeth Lindeberg, John and Nancy Morgan, Virginia Plavetich,Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Schaughency,Stephanie Swain, Priscilla Utzig,Dorothy Wagner, David and Barbara Watson, James and Mary Welch

Becky Rohland Mark and Amy MeyerRev. and Mrs. Dennis Otto

Renee Teichman Allene Newland

David Bigley Joel David BigleyDr. Braithwaite Rev. and Mrs. William MeyerCatherine Burke Daniel and Mary BurkeFrank Cummings Robert and Lillian PanaguliasMildred Dean Theresa HastingsJohanna Dudt Harold and Linda ClarkDavid Dumond, Sr. Hazel DumondRev. Douglas Dunderdale Ronald and Barbara SmelserRev. Douglas and Elinor Dunderdale Meredith and Jeffrey HouserElinor Dunderdale Robert and Lillian PanaguliasF. Ellwood Rev. and Mrs. William MeyerAndre Fequire Samuel and Enith WilsonThom and Carol Frost Ms. Susan TodhunterDr. Gross Rev. and Mrs. William MeyerErnest Hesse Paula and Cara HesseDwight and Mary Kellogg Howard and Edith MorganMichael and Mary Kremin Daniel and Janet KreminLt. Alexander G. Mayberry Maude McDowellBetty Miller Dorcus TurnerTrudy Purvis Robert and Lillian PanaguliasMargaret M. Reismeyer Robert and Lillian PanaguliasJerry and Jonathan Rohland Mr. and Mrs. Robert RoyerMyrtle Session Robert and Lillian PanaguliasGeorge and Marian Townsend Daniel and Janet Kremin

IN HONOR OF GIVEN BY IN MEMORY OF GIVEN BY

Save the Datefor Joyful Noise

Each year, we gather together with all our stakeholders to praise God and to have fellowship.

This year our celebration will be at

Rodman Street Missionary Baptist Church, 6111 Rodman Street in East Liberty,

at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 31 (one week after Memorial Day)

We will be honoring our Micah 6:8 recipient

and also local churches who have health ministries.

Please plan to be with us. Reservations or questions? Call Deb Paschall at 412-345-7854.

“Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.”PSALM 100:1

East Liberty Family Health Care Center

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www.elfhcc.org

The mission of theEast Liberty Family

Health Care Center isto witness to God’s

love, known in JesusChrist, by empoweringour patients throughcommunity centered,whole-person quality

health care for all,which includes thosewho are uninsured,underinsured, and

underserved.

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR PATIENT CARE FUND. Every year we provide$2 million in charity care and other uncompensated care. Your gift to thePatient Care Fund is much needed and appreciated. You can help us carryout our God-given mission if you:

1. PRAY. Please pray on a regular basis for our patients, staff, board of directors and the neighborhoods of Pittsburgh’s East End, principally East Liberty and Lincoln-Lemington. The needs of our people are great. But our God is even greater.

2. GIVE GENEROUSLY. I/we will give now (or pledge for payment within six months) the

amount of ___________________________________________. To give immediately through our website, go to www.elfhcc.org

3. VOLUNTEER. We need help in special events, administration, clerical, communications, hospitality, clinical, maintenance/painting and much more.

YES! I/we will help.Name__________________________________________________Address________________________________________________City_________________________ State_________ Zip__________Phone________________Email__________________________________

Diana ArmstrongRetired Principal, Pittsburgh Public Schools

Rev. Etta CalvertParish Associate, Mt. Ararat Baptist Church

Sean ConroyVice President, Commercial Banking, Citizens Bank

Angelica CooperConsultant, Project Management

Eva Padilla-GarciaResident Physician, Family Medicine

UPMC St. Margaret’s HospitalStephen Paff

Product Manager, EnvianceDeborah K. Redmond

Community LeaderMichael Smith

Pastor, Destiny International MinistriesKristen WilsonCommunity LeaderMattie Woods

Executive Director, Center for Healthy Hearts and Souls

Reid Carpenter, Emeritus DirectorPresident, Council of Leadership Foundations

Stephen P. Paschall, Esq., Emeritus DirectorAttorney, Lovett Bookman Harmon Marks LLP

Rev. Paul E. Roberts, ChairPastor, Eastminster Presbyterian Church

Kathy Mayle Towns, RN, Vice ChairDean of Nursing, Community College of Allegheny County

Georgette D. Powell, SecretaryCommunity Leader

Michael T. Wherry, CPA, TreasurerMcClintock & Associates, P.C

Board of Directors and Officers