Celebrating 10 Years
As we celebrate this milestone, we invite you to explore the stories, milestones, and memories that have shaped Living Water Community Clinic over the past 10 years. From our earliest days to the people and moments that continue to inspire our mission, each story reflects the impact of compassionate care in our community.
Check back often as we share a new memory, milestone, or story from our journey.
Our Dental Clinic opened its doors in May 2021, providing the only free dental care services within a 25-mile radius. Access to dental care is an essential part of overall health and well-being. Oral health is closely connected to medical health, with untreated dental problems potentially contributing to pain, infection, difficulty eating, and complications related to conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses. By providing free dental services, we help improve not only our patients’ oral health but also their overall quality of life and long-term health outcomes.
We honor and thank our patients for trusting us with their care. It is a privilege to serve our community through our free clinic by providing medical, dental, counseling, and spiritual care. We are grateful for the opportunity to support the health and well-being of those we serve and are committed to treating every patient with compassion, dignity, and respect.
Hear what our patients are saying:
My name is Sheryl. Because of an injury, I could not return to my job after twenty-five years of service, thus having to go on Social Security Disability. I could not afford Medicare part B, and didn’t qualify for Medicaid. I have multiple health problems and couldn’t afford to go and address my health issues at the doctor’s office on a regular basis. I was referred to Living Water Community Clinic in July 2022. Because of the excellent care that I have been receiving, my health is steadily improving. Everyone at the Clinic is very professional and very caring. They call and check on me and make sure I don’t run out of medication. They go over and beyond. I’m so blessed to have these wonderful people in my life. I love each and every one of them, and will never forget what they have done for me.
I was not able to get the surgery I needed because I did not have insurance. After the Clinic worked with me to get my blood pressure under control, and worked with Clinic partners, I was able to have my surgery. I’m doing well and am back to work. I could not have gotten this surgery without the help and care of this Clinic. All of the staff at the Clinic are caring and I’m so happy I came here. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Dan
Living Water truly provided a service to me that helped save my life. This is no exaggeration. Through the grace, compassion, and expertise of the Nurse Practitioners, Providers and Administrators of the Living Water Community Clinic, I was able to receive all the follow-up healthcare (after I was released from my 6-day hospital stay with a diagnosis of stage 4 liver disease) and referrals to GI specialists to treat my symptoms and disease. Through all of this stress, worry, and most importantly for myself, facing my own mortality, Living Water Community Clinic offered me expert care with zero judgement and full support. Through the grace of God and the call he put into the hearts of the volunteers at Living Water Community Clinic I am alive, fighting, and thriving through my chronic and life-long disease. I can only pray that others find the resource of this Clinic, and others to be called to support them in every way so that Living Water Community Clinic can continue to carry on the literally lifesaving work they provide. -Megan
My name is Rob,
I would like to thank those who run the Living Water Community Clinic and everyone who volunteers there. This clinic has helped me out alot. I had a hard time breathing at night. They treated me with respect and helped me alot. I can now breathe well & feel much better and I am starting to take care of myself.
The clinic made it all affordable on the low wages I make. I hope this clinic will be there in the future, not only for me, but for the many people who cannot afford doctors + medicine, even though we work everyday.
The mental health I have received through Rev Tom Schafer is outstanding, I have learned alot about myself—not to feel sorry for myself. It helps me—I wouldn’t keep coming back if it didn’t. Everyone takes their time to help me with & get nothing in return.
Your broad program has benefitted me—beyond what I could imagine. I appreciate Walmart for working with LWCC & helping me with my perscription. From the clinic I learned about the Food Pantry & next week the Lions are going to see if they can get me some glasses. I desperately need to see better to drive & do my work.
“Thanks alot for everything Living Water Community Clinic”
Robert
Living Water Community Clinic is able to provide outstanding care to our patients because of the dedicated providers, nurses, counselors, and staff who faithfully serve at each clinic. Their commitment, compassion, and expertise have made a lasting impact on countless lives throughout our community.
Our journey began with our first provider, Elizabeth Sullivan, NP, and our first Medical Director, Dr. Thomas Reynolds. Since then, many medical, dental, and counseling professionals have generously volunteered their time, talents, and skills to ensure that those in our community receive the quality care they deserve.
The individuals featured here represent some of the many professionals who have been part of the Living Water Community Clinic team over the past ten years. Their dedication has helped fulfill our mission and has brought hope, healing, and support to those we serve.
Today, we thank and celebrate these remarkable professionals for their service and their contributions to the mission of Living Water Community Clinic.
 Dr. Thomas Reynolds, first Medical Director |
 Dr. Cullen Hardy, current Medical Director |
 Elizabeth Sullivan, NP, first provider |
 Dr. Mike Evans, PA, provider and now Board of Directors Chair |
 Dr. James Corsones, provider |
 Margo Bragg, PA, provider |
 Mark Ford, PA, provider |
 Nathanial Arnatt, NP, provider |
 Dr. Patrick Neustatter, provider |
 Dr. Jeff Singley, provider |
 Ruthie Morrow, NP provider |
 John Sellers, dentist |
Our nurses provide exceptional care and compassionate support to patients They play a vital role in ensuring that each patient receives quality care and attention throughout their healthcare journey.
Their responsibilities include:
- Assessing patients’ health conditions, monitoring vital signs, and documenting medical histories.
- Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Educating patients and their families about health conditions, treatment plans, and preventive care.
- Collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Advocating for patients’ needs while promoting their comfort, safety, and overall well-being.
Through their dedication, expertise, and compassion, our nurses
Counseling Care:
Living Water Community Clinic was the vision of Pastor Adam Colson. As he reflected on Matthew 10:8 — “Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers… freely you have received, freely give” — he was moved to open a free clinic that would do just that.
Pastor Adam Colson
We believe in treating our patients with kindness, compassion, and integrity. We are staffed by professional medical, dental, counseling, and spiritual volunteers.
Some of our firsts:
- Our first Medical Director was Dr. Thomas Reynolds.
- Our first provider was Elizabeth Sullivan, NP.
- Our first nurse was Bonita Hughes, RN.
- Our first Board of Directors Chair was Sean Barden.
- Our first counselors were Pastor Tom Schafer and Carolyn Graham.
- Our first Executive Director was Debbie McInnis.
We started with over 50 volunteers who helped support the clinic in every role, including medical, counseling, spiritual, administrative, and more.
Today, we celebrate 10 years of providing FREE medical, dental, counseling, and spiritual care to those in our communities who need it most. On May 28, 2016, we cut the ribbon on the Living Water Community Clinic, making access to care possible for our neighbors.
Over the past decade, we have helped improve patients’ quality of life, and we have saved lives. We have also expanded our services by adding new programs to provide additional support for our patients.
Today, we celebrate our patients, volunteers, donors, and supporters who have made this mission possible. Attached is a photo from our ribbon cutting on May 28, 2016. Over the next few days, we will be sharing comments and stories from our patients and supporters as we celebrate this milestone together.
