Our Impact
Anthony and his new bride
Patient Success Story: Anthony Dove
Few things are more rewarding to us at the Healing Bridge Clinic than to learn of a former patient who is now living a life of renewed health, dignity, and hope. We first introduced you to our patient Anthony two years ago. At the time, Anthony had just been cured of Hepatitis C at our clinic - something that he didn’t even know was possible after years of drug addiction.
“It was just amazing that I got to get that treatment,” he said of his first trip to the Healing Bridge Clinic. “It’s a whole other experience. It’s more than just a medical facility. They treat you with love. They open the door for you to take care of yourself.”
Anthony’s path to our clinic is part of one of the many promises God made good on in the years after Anthony had fallen to his knees and prayed inside his jail cell. At the time, he faced going to prison for the fifth time and had just learned about the death of his grandfather Sonny – the man who raised him.
“I cried out to the Lord that I don’t want to keep doing this. My children were growing up and here I am mid-30s and needed to change,” he said.
Volunteer Profile: Shannon Heiling
Shannon Heiling is a Physician Assistant who returned to the Healing Bridge Clinic as a volunteer provider after leaving to accept a full-time job. "I really loved being here and had the availability to come back and volunteer," she said. "It is a beacon of light right here in this area and just a source of hope."
Patient Success Story: Justin Brodnax
My name is Justin. I first came to Healing Bridge Clinic after entering A Better Way Ministries in March of 2023. At the time, my diabetes was out of control because of the chaotic lifestyle I was living. I had to go to the emergency room a week prior to coming to Healing Bridge and they determined my body was going septic. To be honest, I’m not sure I even wanted to live.
I have no doubt the Lord implanted Healing Bridge into my life to nurse me back to health, not only with the medicines they provided, but with the loving kindness that I experienced the moment I walked through the door. I was in amazement not just to even be alive, to know how close I was possibly to death, but by the kind things that people were saying around me, sowing seeds into my life.
I experienced love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and meekness. I can't emphasize enough really the care that I had. I wasn't unique to being treated that way. At Healing Bridge, they treat every single person who comes through the door like that.
Volunteer Profile: Dr. Ray Bennett
The former medical director of the Healing Bridge Clinic sits down for a talk about how the clinic got its start inside an old Kinder Care facility and how the renovations have taken it to new heights. "I mean, you can't walk into this space now and not know if from say a standard exam facility that exists throughout the community," Dr. Ray Bennett said. WATCH Dr. Bennett take his first tour of our facility and see his reaction.
Volunteer Profile: Sydney Weaver
When Sydney Weaver moved from Florida, she decided to volunteer her services as a Family Nurse Practitioner. The first step was to contact the Healing Bridge Clinic, which immediately welcomed her with open arms.
Watch this video to hear more of her story and why one patient calls her his angel.
The new and improved Healing Bridge Clinic
In its 15th year of serving the community, the Healing Bridge Clinic underwent a major renovation to expand from two to 10 exam rooms. But there is still work to be done. In this video, we look back at the history as well as the exciting future inside our newly-remodeled clinic. Learn more at www.healingbridgeclinic.org/ourfuture.
Why serve at a free clinic?
Why serve at the Healing Bridge Clinic? See what our staff and volunteers have to say about giving back to the community.
Volunteer Profile: Regina Char
When Regina Char retired, she found a new home at the Healing Bridge Clinic. She loves volunteering so much, she calls it "a little selfish because I love being here so much."
Patient Profile: Robert McGee Jr.
When the Healing Bridge Clinic's volunteer provider Dr. Angeline Dy saw the shape of Robert McGee's foot, she almost sent him straight to the ER. She wasn't certain she could save the foot from amputation. A culture revealed the source of the infection and, with the proper medication and care, McGee's foot is now healed.
What drove City of Hope VP to the Healing Bridge Clinic's Board?
Patrick Brown, the V.P. of Business Development at City of Hope Atlanta, is the new board president of the Healing Bridge Clinic. "The immediate word that comes to mind for me in this clinic is just access," he said. "You shouldn't be defined by your zip code or your socioeconomic status in terms of the quality of care that you receive."
Volunteer Profile: Dr. Angeline Dy
Dr. Angeline Dy is a military spouse who's lived all over the world. When she moved to Peachtree City to be near family, she looked for an opportunity to give back to the community. "I'm so blessed that my path has crossed with the Healing Bridge Clinic and that I'm able to help patients in our population that don't have insurance or don't have the means to get healthcare and be taken care of," she said.
Volunteer Profile: Terry Porter
Terry Porter became a registered nurse at the age of 30 and spent her career with the U.S. Public Health Service. When she retired, she looked for an opportunity to volunteer her services. She's been volunteering at the Healing Bridge Clinic and helping our patients since 2019. "I think we're all like-minded in the sense that we're here for a similar purpose," she said.
Employee Spotlight: Kat Muncher
A debilitating disease forced Kat Muncher to leave her job as a nurse. After the birth of her son, she returned to health care when she joined the team at the Healing Bridge Clinic. She discovered something she'd never experienced in a job before.
Patient Profile: Alfred Jones
When Alfred Jones first came to our clinic, he could barely walk. “They took the time to nurture me, to do things to help facilitate my healing,” he said of our caregivers. Watch this short video as Alfred shares his experience at the Healing Bridge Clinic.
Employee Spotlight: Kim Campbell
If our patients need anything, our family nurse practitioner Kim Campbell will stop at absolutely NOTHING to find it. She is a bulldog when it comes to getting our patients the highest level of care possible and she is a blessing to our clinic. "The providers and volunteers definitely work here for the right reason," she said. "They really have a heart for those that are in need." We invite you to watch this short video to hear more about Kim's passion for our patients.
Patient Profile: Romeo Pinto
Romeo and his wife Angela knew nothing of the Healing Bridge Clinic until they attended one of our Pop Up Doc events with The Giving Kitchen. Both lost their jobs in 2020 and, with that, their health insurance. Angela's asthma took a turn for the worse when the couple came down with COVID-19. Just at the point they thought she would need to be hospitalized, they met our team, signed on as patients and started to receive the treatment they desperately needed. They've been on the mend ever since!