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Notes:

• We need CDL Drivers!  We are running a fundraiser to enable us to pay for CDL training for a few volunteers that are interested.  Please share this link anywhere and everywhere!  

•   Great News!!!  The door is completely installed and being used.  There is still a little more work to be completed, however we have it working and functional!!
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• Volunteers
  • Ministry Scheduler Pro will be available for sign ups up until Jan. 22nd 2023. The schedule stops after this date but a new schedule will go live after the 22nd. As soon as it goes live volunteers will be able to access schedule for end of January into Summer.

• Doc Rock 2023 (sponsored by KAMA) is coming up on Saturday, 28 January.  Bands with at least two local physician members perform and compete to raise money for local health-related nonprofits.  On the night of the event, attendees vote for their favorite band, and proceeds are awarded to charities based on the band rankings after votes are tallied.  The location is the Concourse at 4328 N Broadway Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917. Please visit the following website for more information on the event and how to buy tickets.  https://kama.my.canva.site/docrock2023  Your vote matters!  Come out to support our mission and enjoy some live music with us!  Our band is BBS Band and if you want to check them out in advance, here you go:  https://www.youtube.com/@bbsband415

• We will continue to promote health screenings as we work with two Mobile Mammogram Clinics to visit our sites for our patients.  We have so many dates lined up! 
  • UT's Mobile Mammogram Clinic
    • Washburn - March 1, 2023
  • CHI Memorial Mobile Mammogram Clinic
    • Crab Orchard - July 11, 2023
    • Decatur - May 4, 2023 & November 2, 2023
    • Athens - April 20, 2023 & October 19, 2023

• Lung Cancer Awareness should not be kept to only one month, CHI Memorial Mobile Lung Coach  will be with us on the following dates: 
  • Crab Orchard - June 13, 2023 & December 12, 2023
  • Athens - July 20, 2023
  • Decatur - May 4, 2023 & November 2, 2023

• The Grainger County Health Department will be at the following locations on the following dates (they will have Covid vaccines each date) (the will have the flu vaccine in the winter and early spring until they run out, then pick back up in the fall with flu vaccines):
  • Washburn - Feb 1; April 5; June 7; Aug 2; Sept 6; Oct 4; Nov 1; Dec 6
  • Rutledge - March 9; May 11; July 13; Sept 14; Oct 12; Nov 9; Dec 14

• Need your help!  We are updating the history section of our website (it is incomplete without you) and we would love to include your experiances, stories, and pictures.  Please email them to [email protected]  Thanks!  - Martin

• See what you have accomplished! Click here

• "They treat you as a person, you count." – Teresa – A SMLC Patient Story

• Jim Serafin elected SMLC Board President - Look for him at your clinic site soon. 

• Partnerships
  • Lee University School of Nursing - Two NP students joining us this semester.  Welcome them to your site.
  • We also have another Lee University student working with us as an Intern, she will be both in the clnic and the office. 
  • We will have two LMU nursing students with us this Spring semester, we look forward to working with them at many of our sites.

• SMLC Strategic Plan Approved – Click here to view

• Acute volunteer needs: drivers and nurses