Meet Berlinda: A Testament to the Power of Compassionate Care
For Berlinda Weber, the journey to health and wellness was not just about medical care—it was about finding a community that genuinely cared for her.
December 20, 2024
Patient Stories
Love and generosity transform lives. Each day, Church Health encounters people who have felt the transformative power of compassion, care and faith as patients, donors and partners. Get to know some members of our Church Health Family.
Meet Wendy: Whole-person Care has Her Thriving
Wendy Thompson, a Memphis resident, is a devoted mother of four daughters and grandmother to eight grandchildren. As a caregiver herself, Wendy spends her days
December 6, 2024
From Diagnosis to Empowerment: How Church Health Helped Monica Thrive
Monica Neri, a devoted mother and resident of Memphis, had always put her family’s needs before her own. Her own health was often an afterthought
October 1, 2024
Meet Ivonne: Nourishing Body and Mind on Her Path to Wellness
For Ivonne is a hard-working Memphian, like many Church Health patients. She was in desperate need of help. “My life was totally destroyed,” she remembers.
September 16, 2024
Faith and Healing: How Teamwork Saved Pastor Bessie’s Life
Bessie Gillard, lost her health insurance 20 years ago when she was laid off from her corporate job. She found excellent health care at Church
June 20, 2024
Meet Dilia: She’s Rediscovering Joy with Restored Vision
Vision is everything for 85-year-old Dilia Pineda. Memphis became her new home after immigrating from Venezuela in 2018. Where Dilia is from, having a big
March 25, 2024
Herbie experienced the value of whole-person care thanks to Church Health
For most of her life, Herbie Shelton has been caring for others. In fact, she cared so much for those around her that she didn’t
March 13, 2024
Meet B.J.: Nourishing Staff Wellness with Affordable Health Coverage
Anyone who has eaten at Alcenia’s Restaurant in downtown Memphis is a big fan of Soul food, down-home eats, and the owner and head chef,
February 22, 2024
Thriving Against the Odds: The Butlers’ Journey with Church Health and the MEMPHIS Plan
What does a hardworking couple do when they can’t afford health insurance or large medical deductibles? Meet the Butlers. Becky is a church office manager,
December 18, 2023
Meet Princeton: Nurturing His Best Instrument – A Healthy Smile
Princeton James Echols is living his dream. The 36-year-old found the courage to leave a structured job to become a writer, director, and producer. He
November 8, 2023
Harmonizing Health: Dr. Ashley Davis’ Path to Wellness
Dr. Ashley Davis is part of a monthly event called The Mystic, held at Crosstown Concourse and hosted by Crosstown Arts and Church Health to
September 15, 2023
With every step John is closer to recovery
John Wong immigrated from Jamaica to Memphis with his family in 1994. Working as a laborer, he lifted and carried heavy cement bags daily, eventually
August 17, 2023
Physical therapy has Stephanie moving toward better health
Stephanie Turner loves volunteering with the American Cancer Society for the past 20 years. As a side effect from her own breast cancer treatments, undiagnosed
June 21, 2023
Michael is painting once more with restored health
Michael McDonald creates artwork inspired by his dreams, nature and road trips around the country teaching others to paint. His career as an independent artist
June 15, 2023
John has his greatest asset back, his confident smile
John Barron often demonstrates his beautiful carpentry work in person to his clients. He loves the chance to detail his techniques, wood types and tools.
May 15, 2023
Toya has Clear Vision and a New Job, Thanks to Volunteer Specialty Eye Care Services
Toya Moore-Cheairs was laid off from her job and lost her health insurance. She began to experience eye floaters and clouded vision affecting her driving
April 12, 2023
Frances’s heart is stronger thanks to Church Health magic
Frances Childress had trouble breathing and gasped between her words before she came to Church Health. Retired as both a school nutritionist and Shelby County
April 10, 2023
Thanks to health and nutrition coaching, Sleita has her diabetes under control
A severe toothache brought Sleita Gilbert through our doors. Once she was introduced to the wealth of Church Health resources available to her as a
March 13, 2023
Your Support has Manuel Moving and Painting Again
Manuel’s quality of life lessened after he suffered three strokes last year and lost mobility on his right side. This devoted husband and retired bricklayer
February 8, 2023
Thanks to early screening, Annie is free of cervical cancer and spreading joy
Early screening for cervical cancer is a life-saving measure that can ensure health, wellness and quality of life for countless women. Finding cancer early is
January 17, 2023
After seeing our eye care team, Ana’s vision and confidence were restored
“I can see my husband now,” Ana Medina said, “and my children.” Ana’s eyesight was severely limited. She couldn’t drive, she had trouble finding the
January 4, 2023
Through Strong Faith and Our Network of Partners, Romelia Found Healing
Romelia Gaddy knows her journey in life is dictated by her faith in God. When you ask her how a person can be healed, she’ll
November 15, 2022
Health Coaching Helped Melvin Manage His Diabetes
Melvin Porter was raised in Memphis during the 60s and 70s and has worked around the country as a lawyer, teacher and even a tennis
November 8, 2022
Deanna comforts those fighting cancer after her own journey
Artist and Church Health patient, Deanna Mullins, knows well the recovery process after having a partial mastectomy. She is well versed in having pain under
October 19, 2022
Christine’s smile shines brighter after finding Church Health
Christine Conforti spent many years without the confidence and assurance of a bright, healthy smile. Through her own research for a new health care provider,
August 17, 2022
Rodger and Marsha Turner Never Lost Hope and Neither Did We
Marsha and Rodger are proud Memphians through and through. Rodger was born in Memphis, and they both were raised here. They have been married for 44
July 14, 2022
A New Hip has Brandy Back to an Active and Vibrant Life
Brandy Ingram’s life changed in 2004, when she was hit by an 18-wheeler. For the next two decades, she lived in pain. As a mother
June 14, 2022
Physical Rehabilitation Helped Rory Regain Mobility
Rory Laster’s chronic pain started 12 years ago when he had a severe epileptic seizure. Epilepsy is a neurological condition in which brain activity becomes
April 16, 2022
Julie is Back to Sharing Her Gifts with Our Community
Julie Christen always tells people how Church Health saved her life more than once. It all started when Julie’s depression was misdiagnosed and medications made
January 21, 2022
Whole Person Care Keeps Pastor Harden Healthy
“Eeny, meeny, miny, moe.” Pastor Paul Harden can’t seem to pick his favorite Church Health doctors and dentists. And who can blame him? He tells
November 15, 2021
Valarie Receives a Show-Stopping Smile at Church Health
An extrovert at heart, Valarie Jones started to pull back from her friends and family. Even at home, when she spoke her family asked, “What’s
November 15, 2021
Sharon’s Fear of the Dentist Subsides at Church Health
Until recently, you couldn’t say the word dentist around Sharon Williams. The word made her tremble in fear. Originally from St. Vincent and the Grenadines
November 15, 2021
Your Generosity Saved Ernesto Parra’s Vision
Ernesto could have ended up blind, but now he is able to continue working and provide for his family. Ernesto recently celebrated his sixty-seventh birthday.
August 11, 2020
With Faith, Timothy Walks Again
Timothy Johnsonwas given a second chance.He could have been paralyzed,but now he runs 5K’s As an 18-year-old just a few months shy of high school
July 11, 2020
