Our Future
87 DAYS OF RENOVATIONS
87 days from demo to move-in day and the difference is hard to believe. The Healing Bridge Clinic went from an outdated, inefficient floor plan to a completely remodeled, fully functional new medical clinic. We are absolutely in awe of our new space and excited to see the impact we will soon be able to make in the underserved community.
Now, it is time for Phase 2 of the plan as we work to raise $190,000 for needed finishings, furnishings, and equipment (FF&E). If you see our progress, believe in our ability to serve, and want to help others in our community who need our services, please make today the day you make a donation to help us impact more of those who, without us, will have no access to the medical care they desperately need.
Recognizing Your Donation
Donors to our Expanding Possibilities campaign will be honored throughout our clinic:
$1,000 donation - name placed on glass monument in our reception area
$2,500 donation - name placed on our new phlebotomy lab
$3,000 donation - name placed on a nursing station
$5,000 donation - name placed on an exam room
Our Capital Campaign
The Healing Bridge Clinic has resided at its current location in Peachtree City, Ga., since its inception in 2009. Constructed in 1971 as a Kinder Care facility, this structure has seen its share of impact over the years, with little to no maintenance. After being purchased by First Baptist Church in 1993, the building quickly transitioned into a home for a mother’s morning out program, later making space for a children’s ministry, high school youth ministry, as well as a Japanese Church space, and finally serving jointly as home for Iglesia Cristo Reina Church and the Healing Bridge Clinic for the past several years.
The maintenance and upgrade of the facility have always taken a backseat to meeting the needs of the community. Numerous lives have been impacted and changed from the ministry that has taken place in this building over the years.
As the Healing Bridge Clinic became the sole occupant of our building, we launched a capital campaign to fund needed renovations. With a 10-year lease signed, work began to transform our clinic and expand the care we give to those who are uninsured and underserved in our community. Finally, 215 Willow Bend Road is now a functioning, updated medical clinic.
Ruth McCommon Day: June 11, 2024
June 11, 2024 is not just the re-opening day for in-patient visits at our clinic. It has been proclaimed Ruth McCommon Day in the city of Peachtree City by Mayor Kim Learnard (see proclamation below). McCommon, a retired nurse, and Minister of Health & Wellness for First Baptist Church in Peachtree City, wanted to make a difference in the lives of residents who had no insurance. She brought together a team comprising of a pastor, a nurse, an administrator, a pharmacist, a lawyer, a CPA, and a church, and opened the doors of the Healing Bridge Clinic on September 24th, 2009.
Since inception, the Healing Bridge Clinic has provided care for thousands of people, offering a variety of services that have evolved over time. Since that first clinic night in 2009, we have seen our clinic grow into a fast-paced, deep impacting, community resource. Year ending June 30, 2023, saw over 1200 patients visit our clinic with over 4800 patient encounters. The value of medical care provided to the underserved in our communities exceeded $1,700,000.
Phase 1 of the Plan: $427,000 COMPLETED
The previous “open” floor plan provided a creativity canvas for dreaming of our future! The original bathroom plumbing had suffered issues for some time. Now, we have new, updated restrooms relocated to better accommodate traffic flow of the building. New exam rooms have been added, better flow is built into the check-in area and nursing stations, and there is now plenty of room to serve more in need. The remodel, as evidenced by the old layout, transformed two permanent exam rooms into a maximum of 10 potential exam rooms.
Phase 2 of the Plan: $190,000
Phase Two addresses the needed FF&E (finish, furnish & equip). This phase is as important as phase one as, without the needed equipment, the additional rooms provided in phase one will remain empty and unfunctional. In phase two, funding is needed to cover additional medical equipment, nursing supplies, office and technology needs, and telecommunication equipment.
Phase 3 of the Plan: $400,000
Phase three follows the board approved three-year strategic plan and as funding permits, will begin the expansion of clinic hours, days of operation, and services offered. While we will always do our best to remain a volunteer driven clinic, we know that additional staffing will most likely be needed to cover the extended hours and services.