January 2012
Congratulations to our 2011 Provider Award Winners:
Washington County:
Dr. Boutros, Dr. Robertson, Dr. Schmidt,
Pulmonary Associates of East TN, and CVT Surgery Group.
Sullivan County:
Kingsport Area: Dr. Smiddy, HMG, Wellmont CVA.
Bristol Area: Wellmont CVA and Gastroenterology Associates.
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November 15, 2011
Card from Patient - "Thank you for all your care while I was on the Project Access program. I don't know what I would have done without you..." - D.R.
November 09, 2011
From Project Access - Thank you to Ms. Laura Halm from News Channel 5, WCYB, for doing a nightly news story on our patient, Ms. Williams, her doctor and our Board Member, Dr. Jeff Farrow, and our program in general.
June 27, 2011
From Project Access - Thank You for all the donations of clothing, housewares, and odds & ends toward our Yard Sale on Saturday. Thank You to all of our staff who volunteered their time. Thank you to all our family and friends who came out and supported us.
June 21, 2011
Card from Patient to Medical Equipment Supplier - "Thank you so very much to _______ Home Care, _________ Operations Manager, for CPAP supplys".
June 13, 2011
Letter from Patient - "My name is Diane Page. I was hospitalized with an acute diverticulitus attack. Cat scan showed I had an abcess caused by a bowel perforation. I was hospitalized for 40 or 50 days, on antibiotics, etc. Then had surgery. Total days in the hospital was over 60. I had no insurance. My surgeons mentioned about Project Access but it wasn't till I had another attack that my surgeon ________ got me an appointment to come and see you. So that I could have some test to make sure everything was okay. I cannot tell you enough what a relief it was knowing I would not have anymore expenses for the test that I needed. I have medical bills already that will take years to pay. I am pleased to say the test all came back well. Thank you so much! To all the doctors that have donated their time. I personally thank you all. You have given me not only no extra medical bills, but peace of mind".
June 2011
Letter from Patient to Care Manager - "I have decided that since I am doing well, that I will not reapply for Project Access at this time. I am sure there are other applicants who could use it more. Thank you so much for your help. You are a great case worker. You really can tell you enjoy what you do. If in the future I do need some help, I will reapply then."
June 2011
Exit Interview Response from Patient - Question: How did the access to care you received through Project Access change your health, well-being, or outlook on life? Answer: I was treated very well. My Care Manager was very kind and respectful. Didn't make you feel like a low life. Everyone in the office is very professional.
May 25, 2011
Statement from Patient - "...stayed tired and then was tested and found that I had throat cancer. If it hadn't have been for Project Access I just don't think I could have had the surgery required for the stress of the bills afterward." "It gave me the chance to have a better and healthier life after being able to get the surgery that was required and to receive the chemo & radiation needed to continue to get better and back to a normal life." "Kindness showed to me..." - John Horne
April 15, 2011
Statement from Patient - "Testicular cancer...was spreading through my body and was in my stomach, lungs, and limp nodes of my throat..." "...was able to get me to see the doctor and start my chemo and help with my pain." - James Campbell
March 27, 2011
Letter from Patient and Family - "I lost my job during the company cutbacks and for a time was on unemployment but without medical insurance. During this time your group was kind enough to approve medical care for _____. ...His condition at times requires medical tests and procedures which would not be possible without the aid of Project Access. ...are so very grateful...".
March 13, 2011
Note from Patient - "I want to thank you so much for all your help. It has been a great sense of relief to have been accepted to project access".
March 02, 2011
Letter from County Government - "The Unicoi County Sheriff's Department appreciates the very generous donation of telephones from your agency that will be used in our jail annex. In these days of austere times, you will never understand how much this donation means to the Unicoi Sheriff's County Department. These phones will enable us to reach another important goal in moving closer to the opening of the jail annex. The words 'THANK YOU' seem so insignificant but we really do appreciate this kind gesture very much."
March 02, 2011
Note from Provider - ETSU Family Physicians - "Thank you very much for your help. You do amazing things for my folks!"
February 28, 2011
From Project Access to Jeff Hawkins - Thank you for helping us reorganize our space and upgrade our office security.
February 21, 2011
Card from Patient - "Just a quick note to say thank you for all of your help in obtaining my colonoscopy and prep meds. You, your staff and "the network" are angels!" "P.S. Cancer free!"
February 2011
Card from Patient - "To the Staff of Outpatient Cytopathology Center - I would like to say a special thank you to Dr. Stastny. She took time to explain things to me, spent time with me, I never felt rushed. I felt I could trust them. I was saw by them when I had insurance and was treated no different w/o insurance. It was so kind of you all to work with Project Access. It was a blessing. I will tell everyone about your group."
February 2011
Card from Patient - "I appreciate everything you've done. If it wasn't for you all, I don't know where I would be right now. Thank you so much for your interest in me & all your help."
January 31, 2011
Card from Patient - "I want to thank you for your kindness & diligence in working with me and facilitating my acceptance into the Appalachian Mountain Project Access. I really do not know what I would have done or how I would have faced my health problems without the kindness & compassion of all of those so willing to help & put forth the efforts to organize such an organization as Project Access. May God's blessings be upon you all. With deep gratitude & appreciation..."
January 28, 2011
From Project Access - Thank you to ETSU Student Volunteers for freshening our lobby with a coat of paint. Drab to fab. Thank you Ladies!
January 26, 2011
From Project Access - Thank you to Johnson City Press, Kingsport Times News, and Bristol Herald Courier for being so generous toward our Annual Recognition Ad Campaign. It takes us all working together. Thank you Tri-Cities!
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September 2010
Letter from Patient - "...I would just like to say how very grateful I am to everyone at Project Access for all of the endless work and support they have given me. I honestly do not know what I would do or if I would even still be here if not for them. I'm especially grateful for the fact that not once, has anyone affiliated with Project Access treated me with anything but kindness and compassion. It's humbling enough to be in this situation without being treated like a lower form of life and you would be suprised how often that happens but not once has it happen at Project Access. Nothing but true kindness and compassion and a true desire and dedication to helping others. How great the world could be if we all could take a lesson from all the people at Project Access...and treat others the way we would have ourselves be treated. I'll probably never be able to repay all of their kindness from the participating Doctors and Hospitals all the way to the nurses and counselors, but I can start by saying that I am now and will be eternally grateful to all of you. Thank You."
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October 30, 2009
Card from Patient and Family - "Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything you have done... Always keep the kind and caring heart you have for others! May your kindness return to you..."
October 21, 2009
Note from Patient - "To Everyone at Project Access. Thank you for all you did for me. I couldn't have made it without your help. God Bless all of you and thank you from the bottom of my heart."
August 2009
Card from Patient - "To my ladies at Access. Since I am still seeing all the doctors and healthcare people that you turned me on to, you ladies are the ones I need to thank. You have been wonderful! At, proable the worse period of my life, you steered me in the direction I needed to go, you took such good care of me! Not only did you save my life by seeing that I got the proper care, but you saved my sanity as well. There are no words to tell you how grateful I am for you. You are all angels."
June 2009
Card from Patient and Family - "We really appreciate all the help and kindness you showed our mother during her illness. Thanks to you she was able to get all the medical treatment she needed, without all the heavy burden of financial worries. She was blessed to have such a caring group looking out for her."