NOVEMBER 2007

HEALING PEOPLE.
Our Corner of the World
www.genesisworldmission.org

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS IN ACTION

Volunteer Physicians Network

With over 200 referrals since June of 2007, the Volunteer Physician’s Network (VPN ) has become a
blessing to the three safety net clinics of the Treasure Valley: Terry Reilly Health Services- Boise,
the Family Medicine Residency of Idaho (FMRI) and Garden City Community Clinic.

AROUND THE CORNER.

Last August, this proved to be true for a patient of FMRI. One
afternoon, Suzette Bolling came to Amy Thompson, a social
worker. She was visibly distraught and needed help but didn’t
know what to do. She explained that her husband had been
bitten by a horse and was treated at a local hospital where they
had placed sutures into his finger. After seeing Dr. Joy Gon-
zales at FMRI, they discovered it was a more severe case than
they first thought: William’s finger had actually been fractured
and was not healing properly.
Dr. Gonzales asked Amy if a hand surgeon was available
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NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE: KENYA, INDIA & SENEGAL

By Tracy Haworth, International Director

The Ndumberi, PEFA Mercy Medical Center is in full swing, meet-

AROUND THE WORLD.

ing the physical and spiritual needs of more than 35 Kenyans daily!
Edith Njenga, the clinic’s administrator sends her greetings and
the following patient stories:
• Esther had gone to several clinics and the local Kijabe Hospital
and was not properly diagnosed. When she was evaluated at the
clinic, she tested positive to brucellas and was given the appropriate medication. She came back for
her follow up appointment and has recovered and has been telling the people in her village about
our clinic and is offering to bring them to the clinic!
• One young man was treated for cerebral malaria and came back to the clinic after treatment to
thank the staff because he was so much better and is back to work. He had been to several other
clinics, but did not get well.
• People in the community are recommending the clinic and people are coming from different
regions to get medical care.
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 VOLUNTEER PHYSICIANS NETWORK
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through the VPN, but unfortunately, there was not.

Dr. Gonzales then referred William directly Dr. Mark Clawson, an orthopedic hand
specialist in Boise, for evaluation of his broken hand. After diagnosis, Dr. Clawson
informed them that William needed surgery as soon as possible and was in some dan-
ger of losing his finger if he did not have surgery.
But they were also informed they needed $1,000 down before the surgery could be
done since they were uninsured, self-pay patients. Suzette explained to Amy, “We
don’t have that kind of money” and began crying in her office. Moved by their cir-
cumstances, Amy called the VPN Administrator, Julie Lucero, and explained the
Bolling’s family situation. Julie took immediate action to get the surgery referral over
to the Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center.

In February, both Saint Alphonsus and St. Luke’s Regional Medical Centers agreed to
join the VPN so that eligible patients could be set up through their financial departments
to receive hospital services without charge. This would allow for all financial resources
to be explored in advance of treatment, such as Ada County funding which requires
some pre-authorization. Financial eligibility for VPN patient referrals is the same as Gar-
den City Community Clinic’s: a household income of less than twice the Federal Poverty
Guidelines and no medical health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid or V.A. Benefits.

Amy reserved a hospital service slot through the network and faxed over William’s finan-
cial paperwork to Heidi Harris at Saint Alphonsus. VPN reassured the Bolling family
that the hospital was able and willing to assist with his surgery. Julie then put in a phone call to Dr. Claw-
son’s office and was directed to Lonna in the billing department, informing her that Saint Al’s was going to
charge nothing for their portion of the services. Due to the urgency of the surgery, Dr. Clawson and his office
waived the down payment for the surgery without hesitation allowing William to focus on his surgery and
recovery. “Lonna was so wonderful about helping and very quick to get back with me, along with getting the
help that William and his family needed.”

Amy subsequently informed Suzette that Dr. Clawson’s office had matched the gener-
ous donation of Saint Alphonsus. She began to cry again, this time out of joy and thank-
fulness: the debt was forgiven and the burden of the medical bills was lifted. Later that
week, William called Julie directly to share his joy. “William’s joy was pouring
through the receiver, he was so thankful for the opportunity to be cared for in such a
marvelous way.”

Suzette has said on several occasions that her husband never believed there were people out there who were
willing to help others. He felt society’s ridicule that assumes if you work, you are able to afford insurance
which is not the case for everyone. He now knows that there are people who care. The infectious results of
being a recipient of such hope is the ability to give it back. William cheerfully exclaimed at the end of the
phone conversation with Julie, “I will be able to buy Christmas presents for my children this year!”

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 GARDEN CITY COMMUNITY CLINIC

The Volunteer Physicians Network is proud to be part of a dedicated team opening a

way for hundreds of patients to receive specialty care. Each case is a success story like
that of William and they all look different. Whether a referral, procedure or exam, the
VPN bridges the gap between primary care and specialty care for uninsured people.
This has greatly increased the quality of care the primary physicians can provide at the
three clinics. With 137 specialty providers patients are able to receive care from 19 spe-
cialty areas. With the amazing amount of participation the VPN hopes to expand to
meet specific needs of the community and reach more clinics across Idaho.
Fact: over the past five months, more than $180,000 of specialty care has been ar-
ranged by the Volunteer Physicians Network for uninsured patients.

GARDEN CITY COMMUNITY CLINIC UPDATE

It is a beautiful thing to hear patients coming and going to appointments with doc-
tors, social workers, counselors, educators and nurses. Since allocating a part time
staff position to the GAP med program, more patients have faster access to the
medications from the pharmaceutical company’s assistance programs. Combined
with the efficiencies a new database has created (developed by volunteer David
Wong), we have been able to effectively cut our medication budget by 30%. Ad-
ditionally, patients do not have to wait for clinic hours on Tuesdays and Thurs-
days to pick up their medications. They can now come get them anytime during
the day when a licensed person is here.

We are looking at ways to increase access to care with more community partnerships and are excited for future
relationships. The addition of ISU student dietitian appointments the first Monday of the month is a step in that
direction. We have invited social workers, educators and counselors to schedule individual patient appoint-
ments here at the clinic at their convenience and some have done so. There is an energy and sense of hopeful-
ness seen in many of the patients as evidenced by the positive patient satisfaction cards and the coming and
going to the appointments. Yes, it is a beautiful thing.

WELCOME DR. ANN CORDUM—OUR NEW MEDICAL DIRECTOR

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ann Cordum as Medical Director
of the Garden City Community Clinic. Dr. Cordum is a retired physician who most re-
cently practiced at St. Luke’s Internal Medicine and has been serving as a volunteer in
Garden City since this spring. She will be leading and overseeing the medical and
clinical practice at the Garden City Community Clinic. She will help with the develop-
ment and maintenance of high-quality medical care that serves as the prototype for fu-
ture clinics, while adhering to the local standard of care.

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 INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
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• Many of the initial patients with severe hy- Prayer Targets for
pertension have improved! PEFA Mercy Medical Center:

• God's care and protection

The clinic’s doors have been open for three during their election year
months now and the four-person medical staff
is very busy! The clinic has had several Ameri-
• Continued strength and
can visitors who were touched by the compas-
power (and electricity too)
sion of the staff and the services that are pro-
vided for the patients. After visiting in October,
• A word that is effective as
James Haworth said, “What an inviting place –
they share with their pa-
such a great contribution to that community, a
tients
clean and professional atmosphere with top
quality medical attention for Kenyans.” • Thank God for the take off
Fact: In October, more than 230 patients were seen for malaria, and how fast things are
over 550 labs were performed and over 900 prescriptions were pro- moving
vided.

INDIA UPDATE
The India medical team has been meeting regularly – as we prepare to leave on January 6th. The team prepa-
ration helps us get ready to be “stretched” and challenged – as it will be very hot, the food will surprise our
GI tracts, and we will work, sleep, and eat in very unfamiliar settings!

Genesis is partnering with Calvary Chapel Boise to oversee two medical out-
reaches – one outside of Bangalore, India and the other at the southern tip – in
Nazareth. Calvary has been working in India for over 20 years, partnering in
country with Calvary Trust to provide homes for orphans. Dr. Karl Watts, Steve
Reames, and I are on the team and will also be evaluating the sustainability of on
-going medical care for the orphans and their families. As in Kenya, there are
many “unknowns” but we have learned that doors will open and it will unfold
beyond our expectations!

SENEGAL
Genesis is all about partnerships – as we partner with various churches and organizations in Kenya and India
– we are invited regularly to partner with other groups in the valley.

Cole Community Church was invited to come alongside medical missionaries

in Senegal, West Africa – to provide medical services and support for the tire-
less missionaries. That partnership is extended to Genesis – to help support
Cole to prepare for the outreach, beginning in November. The warehouse is
packed to the gills - with Genesis bags filled with medical supplies for Senegal
and India - in the midst of the remodel – never a dull moment! Our partner-
ships with other projects take on various forms – depending on the need and
the availability of our resources. God speed to the Senegal team!

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 HELPING HANDS
By Monica Hyde, Volunteer Coordinator
It is such an amazing experience to watch this old warehouse come alive. Recently, I
really took some time to really observe throughout the day. When I walked in the
door Donna Coyle was hard at work filling out GAP Med applications and Janet
came in an hour later to begin data entry. There was a short lull before clinic until
Mark Owens and Julia Fitch, intake/eligibility volunteers, and Summer Williams,
VPN volunteer, filled the halls with laughter, efficiency and excitement.
It was evident the joy that began early in the morning continued to permeate the halls
as the patients arrived and Dr. Watts and Dr. Montamat and the team of medical
professionals began to serve our patients. At the same time Illungu Muzaliwa and
Larry Halstead, GWM prayer ministers, came in to pray over clinic operations, the
organization as a whole and made themselves available to patients.
As I watched this process unfold, I was reminded of how valuable each person is to
the vision casting, carrying out and service of this organization. This day is one example of many of how
our volunteers bless others through their service.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP RAISE $125,000 AT OUR ANNUAL DINNER

As we approach the new year we are planning for the 2008 Faith,
Hope and Charity Dinner. We are expanding our physical space
for the event this year and we have the capacity for more volun-
teers to join our teams! Here are a few areas of need:

Auction Procurement– let Genesis give you the tools to provide

your favorite local businesses the opportunity to give back to the
community!
Guest Relations– is hospitality your gift? If so, then we need
volunteers to work closely with our guests for reservations and be a guest liaison at the event.
Cashier Team - we need those who are savvy with greeting guests as they arrive, data entry of auction
bids, and cashiering as guests leave the event. We also need post event “reconcilers” the week after.
IT– we need a “geek squad” to help with computer networking and troubleshooting technical issues.
Sponsor Relations - we need a team to ensure sponsors get recognized throughout the event.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT- LANEY NASH

When you see that green bicycle zooming by with bell ringing and a pretty redheaded
lady peddling furiously...that’s Laney Nash. She is on her way from her day job at the
VA to volunteer at the Garden City Community Clinic. She has been doing this every
Tuesday night for the past two years, rarely taking a night off. What faithfulness, what
dedication and what a blessing! Laney Nash is a Nurse Practitioner who started her ca-
reer at the Garden City Community Clinic before she worked at the VA. Her patients
love her kind spirit, tender touch and thorough medical skills. We love her smiling
face, positive attitude and love for our patients.

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 A SOLID FOUNDATION
BUILDING REMODEL UPDATE
For over a year, we’ve been saying that, “we’ll be starting
our remodel any day now.” Any day finally came in Sep-
tember. We built the first wall and held a donor apprecia-
tion party on September 21 to allow supporters a chance
to feel what the new space would be like. Over 80 people
visited, many of them leaving a prayer, a scripture or a
blessing on the open studs.

In the week following that event, a team from Quality

Electric got to work and started installing electrical sys-
tems – donating all of their labor and the materials for the
project. Our volunteer framing crew of Stanley Bowman, Mel Wibbels and Larry
Halstead started their work in earnest the following week building seven of the new rooms in the 1000 square
foot open warehouse space. Petra Construction has come frequently to help manage progress as an in-kind
contribution. Dan Long from A1 Plumbing walked through and agreed to donate his plumbing crew’s time;
Peninsula Sawing and Drilling and ACore both contributed their time on concrete cutting for the plumbing.
Boise Garage Door donated some of their time on the project as well.

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR PATIENTS ARRANGED INTEGRITY

COUNTS AWARD
This year, the Garden City Chamber of Commerce has chosen the
Garden City Community Clinic as its Christmas project beneficiary. In October, Genesis
Business members of the Chamber are assembling gift bags to be pro- World Mission was
vided to our patients during December. We’re proud to be a member one of 31 honorees of
of the Garden City Chamber, participating in civic life, and being an the Southwest Idaho
asset in this growing and evolving city of 12,000 residents. Better Business Bureau’s Integ-
rity Counts Award. The award
is given annually to honor local
GENESIS WORLD MISSION REPRESENTED firms whose business operation
ON TWO STATEWIDE PANELS and related activities demonstrate
a commitment to integrity and
We are very proud of Dr. Karl Watt’s recent appointment to Gov. ethical business practices. Indi-
Butch Otter’s Governor’s Select Committee on Health Care, an eight viduals nominate companies that
member panel with “no lawyers, legislators or lobbyists.” The com- exemplify high ethical standards.
mittee will be examining the recommendations of this summer’s We are proud to stand alongside
closed Health Care Summit as well as soliciting public input on health the many highly respected busi-
care in Idaho. Governor Otter said that he supports creating an afford- nesses and organizations repre-
able health care coverage package for all uninsured and underinsured sented in the Valley through this
Idahoans through public/private partnerships, with an emphasis on program.
preventive care and personal responsibility.

Director of Clinical Operations, Lorrie Apel, MS, RN, has also been invited to join the Diabetes Alliance of
Idaho State Plan Development Committee. The charge of this committee is to oversee the creation of a new
Idaho Diabetes Plan 2008-2013. The purpose of the plan is to provide a five year vision and strategic direc-
tion to improve diabetes care and treatment in Idaho.

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 COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS

YEAR END FSA’S CAN BENEFIT CLINIC

Around this time of year, employees who participate in a company’s flexible spend-
ing account (medical reimbursement) often get reminders that they can’t carry plan
balances over into the new year. For the fortunate few of you who actually have a
leftover balance in your account and don’t want it to go to waste , here’s another op-
tion to help deplete your account: purchase and donated medical supplies to Garden
City Community Clinic.

ACCEPTABLE PURCHASES FOR THE CLINIC:

Antiseptic wipes, antacids/gas prevention meds cough drops, arthritis pain
meds, cold sore meds cough syrup, anti-itch cream, ibuprofen, aspirin con-
tact lens solution, acetaminophen, anti-diarrhea meds, allergy meds, sinus
meds. All packages must be unopened and unexpired.

We will not be able to provide a tax-deductible receipt to you for your donation because the withholding
for FSA’s is already done pre-tax. However, your contribution will continue to help us drive down our
monthly costs. Before making a big purchase or bringing your donation down, please call our inventory
manager Gus Catherman at 384-5218 x11.

RESTRICTED GRANT AWARDS (SINCE AUGUST 16, 2007)

$2300 from Les Bois Kiwanis Club for the purchase of equipment at Garden City Community Clinic.
$3000 from the Kissler Family Foundation Philanthropic Gift Fund in the Idaho Community Foun-
dation for Volunteer Physicians Network
$1500 from the National Electrical Contractors Association Local Union 291 - IBEW LMCC for re-
model costs
HONORARY AND MEMORIAL GIFTS
Doug and Carol Colwell in honor of Joshua Sears Ellen Mitchell in memory of Rebecca Annalea
Woodven Wright in honor of Carter Memorial Rogers
Tom and Penny Woodward in honor of Kathryn Ellen Mitchell in memory of John Maddox
Woodward Edwin and Gloria Clark in memory of Sheila
DR and Terry Amble in honor of Lorrie Apel Schwertmann
Betty Bieker in memory of Jim Bieker David and Beverly Taylor in memory of Lois Tay-
lor

GENESIS WORLD MISSION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President, Karl Watts, MD, Genesis Medical Center Mike Rice,
Rice Gold Key Properties
Secretary, Arlene Hardy, Retired Ryan Warwick,
Warwick Rathbone McReynolds Investment Consulting
Treasurer, Bobby Lawrence, CPA, Eide Bailly Zach Fox,
Fox DrFirst
Richard Carlson, MD, Retired Joan Stephens, Stronghold Remodeling
John Hisel, DDS, Private Practice Steven Reames, Executive Director (Ex Officio)
Pastor Scott Nelson, Boise Valley Christian Communion Ann Cordum, MD, Medical Director (Ex Officio)
Craig Quintana, ACHD

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 215 W 35th Street
Garden City ID 83714

WHAT’S AROUND THE CORNER?

Faith, Hope and Charity Dinner-

Dinner- February 22, 2008
Double Tree Riverside in Garden City

Friday, February 22nd 2008

Silent Auction 6 p.m.

Dinner and Live Auction 7 p.m.

Ticket Price: $75 per person

To make a reservation:
384-5218 x 21
events@genesisworldmission.org
or www.genesisworldmission.org