I would like to introduce you to the Tutwiler Clinic.
Sister Anne Brooks, D.O. and 3 other Sisters of the Holy Names founded the Tutwiler Clinic, a non-profit entity, in 1983. Their purpose is to provide holistic health care in Tallahatchie County, located in the middle of the Mississippi Delta.
The most recent statistics show the median household income in the County is $18,800, while the US poverty level for a family of 4 is set at $20,650.
Due to the economic status of this county it is not surprising that over 2/3 of new patients have no Medicare or Medicaid or other 3rd party health coverage assistance. Therefore, we depend on external contributions to meet the demand for our growing expenses necessary to care for the community. 73% of the operating revenue originates through donations from individual and group donors, bequests and charitable foundations.
Many years ago, Sister Anne Brooks was an intern at the hospital where I worked. I am honored to help them and be a small part of her calling.
You can learn more on how to lend them a helping hand by going to: http://tutwilerclinic.org/help.html