J.C. Lewis Attends Savannah State University Annual Women’s Leadership Conference 2017
The SSU Women’s Leadership Conference presented their third annual Women’s Conference focusing on women’s health on March 3, 2017. Our partners at J.C. Lewis Primary Healthcare Center were proud to have their Chief Operating Officer, Rena Douse and MD OB/GYN, Lisa Jackson recognized as phenomenal women leaders making a difference in their community and profession. Dr. Jackson was also a panelist for the “U.S. Health Care System & Access to Quality Health Care” workshop.
We congratulate J.C. Lewis Primary Healthcare Center and its stellar women for their great work and commitment to our community!
Ms. Rena Douse receiving the Community Service Award.
Dr. Jackson receiving A Phenomenal Woman Leader Making A Difference Award.
CCSNPC Recognizes Andrea Huisa as Outstanding Partner Enroller
Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council is pleased to recognize Andrea Huisa, Public Benefits Specialist at Step Up Savannah, for her high quality work performed as a part of Safety Net’s Coastal Campaign for Healthy Kids.
As a bilingual enroller based in First Hispanic Baptist Church, in the last year, Ms. Huisa alone has enrolled 17.8% of the total number of children enrolled by our partners into Medicaid and PeachCare public health insurance programs.
Lisa Hayes, Executive Director, and Dr. Diane Weems, Board Chair, presented the Certificate of Recognition and a gift card to Ms. Huisa at the Safety Net Full Council Meeting on January 24th, 2017.
Agnes Cannella Receives 2016 High Flyer Award
Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council is honored to present the 2016 High Flyer Award to Ms. Agnes Cannella, Mission Services Director at St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System.
With our deep appreciation for going above and beyond, serving as a founding member and providing 12 years of exemplary leadership and commitment to the Council and to the underserved of Chatham County.
Soar to New Heights!
Ms. Lisa Hayes, Executive Director, and Dr. Diane Weems, Chair, presenting the award to Ms. Cannella at the 2016 December Full Council Meeting.
Ms. Cannella with the beautiful gift of flowers from the founding Members, Dr. Weems and Mr. Robert Bush.
J.C. Lewis Primary Health Care Center Announces J. Brandon Gaffney as New CEO
SAVANNAH, Ga. – J.C. Lewis Primary Health Care Center and its board of directors are pleased to announce J. Brandon Gaffney has accepted the position of its new CEO. In his new role, Gaffney will provide detailed oversight, strategy, and vision for the nonprofit organization’s future growth and successful execution of its founding mission to provide affordable health care services to individuals in the Savannah community.
Prior to accepting this position, Gaffney served as chief operating officer for twelve years at Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Service, where he was responsible for the day-to-day operations, human resources, and comprehensive facilities of three locations, including oversight of a nearly $12 million annual budget.
“We are confident that Brandon will be an excellent match for this position and a strong asset to our organization,” said J.C. Lewis Board Chair Jennifer Wright. “He brings a wealth of community health center knowledge and experience to this position along with a proven track record of success.”
Gaffney graduated from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga., with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and earned a master’s degree in Health Administration from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, S.C. Gaffney and his wife, Dr. Ebony Gaffney, a psychiatrist who currently practices at Coastal Harbor Health System, are the proud parents of Tyson Gabriel Gaffney, age 3 and Ezra James Gaffney, age 1. Gaffney and his family reside in Pooler, Ga.
ABOUT J.C. LEWIS PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER:
J.C. Lewis Primary Health Care Center (JCLPHCC) is a private nonprofit 501(c) organization providing health care services at an affordable rate to qualifying uninsured, under-insured, and homeless persons with limited income in the Savannah community. Founded in 1999, J.C. Lewis is a comprehensive facility providing primary medical, dental, behavioral, and pediatric health care services. For more information, please visit www.jclewishealth.org or call 912.495.8887.
Albert B. Grandy Receives 2016 Dale S. Chapman Administrator of the Year Award
Mr. Albert B. Grandy, the CEO of Curtis V. Cooper Primary Health Care and CCSNPC Board Treasurer, has been recognized by Georgia Association of Primary Health Care receiving the 2016 Dale S. Chapman Administrator of the Year Award. The Award spotlights an administrator of a primary health care program for the achievement of excellence in leadership, administrative direction and management, resulting in the improvement or expansion of services to the community.
FEMA Teams in Chatham County Helping Survivors
Outreach teams from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are canvassing Georgia communities affected by Hurricane Matthew.
The teams are working in federal disaster-designated counties to help residents register for disaster assistance and to quickly identify and address immediate and emerging needs. The teams can also provide application updates and referrals to additional resources for remaining needs (www.FEMA.gov, News Release, Oct. 19, 2016).
According to the Emergency Management Agencies, FEMA has granted Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Bulloch, Glynn, McIntosh and Wayne counties a declaration of Individual Assistance. With this declaration comes assistance to small businesses as well. Individual Assistance aids homeowners without insurance and opens programs to insured owners.
Residents and business owners can register for assistance in the following ways:
– Call 1-800-621-3362 (FEMA);
– Online at www.disasterassistance.gov;
– Download FEMA app.
For more information, please visit www.chathamemergency.org.
Images Source: www.FEMA.gov
Post Hurricane Matthew: The Power of Togetherness
While natural disasters may break our homes and hearts, it is the power of togetherness in the community that brings restoration and healing back to our citizens.
The following local organizations and volunteers are among those reaching out to the survivors of Hurricane Matthew in Savannah Region to provide help and support to families and individuals in our area:
– Operation Feed Savannah created by Carl Gilliard, Savannah’s First Lady Cynthia DeLoach and Patt Gunn, assisted by the Georgia Restaurant Association, aims to create hot meal centers throughout the Savannah and Chatham County in emergency situations, bringing together local people to help friends in need, including area children. The program will run for the next three weeks, serving residents from a variety of communities across the county. Operation Feed Savannah will be at the Windsor Forest Community Center and the W.W. Law Center. A hot meal will be prepared by area chefs and served from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on October 19th. All are welcome. Operation Feed Savannah will have a food giveaway from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on October 19th at Grace Church on Wilmington Island.
– Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens will host a Catastrophe Claims Village in the parking lot of Home Depot, 11180 Abercorn Street from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 18th and 19th. The purpose of the event will be to assist area residents with their insurance questions and claims resulting from Hurricane Matthew. Hudgens’ Consumer Services staff along with the Chatham County Emergency Management Agency and representatives from many of the major insurance companies are scheduled to be in attendance.
– Meridth Lamas is hold a food donation drive throughout October to help victims of Hurricane Matthew. Nonperishable food items and/or gift certificates for grocery stores can be dropped off at Meridth Lamas State Farm, 329 Eisenhower Drive, Suite C, or at donation boxes in Savannah at Village Walk Pharmacy on Skidaway Island, LoCost Pharmacy, 612 69th Street, Publix on Skidaway Island, and Publix on Wilmington Island. Food will be distributed to those communities hit hardest in the area. For more information please call (912) 354-2390.
– Fourteen Salvation Army canteens (mobile kitchen units) are in service across Savannah delivering hot meals. Locations are as follows: Tybee Island (roving), Pooler YMCA, Islands YMCA, International Trade Center, Southside Fire Department, Oglethorpe Mall, Civic Center, Carver Village, Cloverdale, Highland Wood trailer park, Grace House, and at 3100 Montgomery St.
– Second Harvest, located at 2501 President Street in Savannah, will be distributing hot meals from noon until 1:30 p.m., October 15th-19th , while supplies last.