Annual Report 2024

Dear Friends,

2024 was an amazing year for Julia’s Center, and we are extremely grateful to our donors and volunteers who made it possible. A few of the highlights are listed below: In 2024, 100 dedicated volunteers provided 7,419 volunteer hours. The Board of Directors approved a move to a 600 square foot larger space with a better layout and more exam rooms. The new space is 3 doors down from our original space in the strip center. Volunteers provided 800 hours of service to renovate the space, and we moved in September. The larger space enables us to schedule more providers and see more patients. We added 5 MDs, and 1 NP to accommodate the increased demand for our services. For instance, in 2024, we had 1,487 patient visits compared to 1,057 in 2023. During the winter break we also updated our communication system to reach out to our patients better and more easily.

I’m very happy to report that we were approved for the fifth consecutive year for our Gold Seal from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC).Looking forward, our goals are to continue to expand our services. We have a substantial percentage of diabetics, many of whom have complications such as obesity, hypertension, and elevated LDL levels. Diabetes exasperates these conditions and puts them at risk for worsening health issues. We will continue to take a holistic approach to their medical care. This will include the addition of regular support group meetings, enhanced education, a Podiatrist to work with the existing foot care nurse specialist, and hopefully the provision of constant glucose monitoring devices to improve blood sugar management.

In summary, as you review our progress, please understand that we are not done yet, and we need your continued support through prayer, volunteering, and donations. Thank you for all that you have done and will do in the future for the clinic and our patients.

Sincerely,
Jim Fini
President of the Board of Directors

BOARD MEMBERS

Callie Acquaye, BSN, RN, FCN
Vice President

Chris Garduno BA, MA
IT Mgr.

Jim Fini
President

Vikrant Gudala BE, ECE
Data Analyst

Karunakar Gurram MSCS
Treasurer

Stephanie Harris, ACNP-BC
Governance

Carol Hasty, MSN, RN
Secretary

Elaine Mueller RN, BA, CAPA, CLNC
Business Consultant

Irene Ouazaa RN, BSN, CEN, TCRN
Recruiter

Jane Price, DNP, RN, CNE
Educator

Dr. Vemula
Medical Director

ANNUAL REPORT – 2024 REPORTING YEAR

Mission: To reflect God’s love by providing quality healthcare, education, and advocacy with dignity and compassion to the residents of Collin County who are uninsured or underserved.

Vision: To provide transformational holistic healthcare to the underserved residents of Collin County.

Values: We believe in the power of human kindness, and that everyone deserves quality healthcare regardless of their ability to pay. Our volunteers have a strong will to give back to the community, and to make a difference in the lives of our patients by providing hope and help to those in need.

Motto: “Love thy neighbor as thyself” Mark 12:31.

ABOUT US

Julia’s Center is a product of inspiration, and dedication of Julia Grenier who gave the better part of her life to serve her neighbors in Collin County. She served tirelessly through some very difficult times, and because of her, many Plano residents are still able to get the care they need regardless of their ability to pay. Julia’s Center for Healthcare was created to honor Julia, and to continue the work that she started. Therefore, it is only fitting and right that the clinic should bear her name. Julia’s Center for Healthcare opened in February 2016.
God commanded us to “Love our neighbor as ourselves” and that became the Center’s motto. Its mission is to share God’s love and light with all those who enter Julia’s Center.
“The mission and sole purpose of the Center is to reflect God’s love by providing quality healthcare, education and advocacy with dignity and compassion to the residents of Collin County who are uninsured or underserved.”
Julia’s Center for Healthcare is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization serving the indigent & uninsured population of Collin County. We provide basic medical care for patients with non-emergent chronic medical conditions.
The clinic opens twice a week from 5-9pm. On any given night, the Center staffs approximately 15 volunteers; 3-4 licensed medical providers, 2-3 nurses or medical assistants, 4-5 translators, 1 prayer minister, 1 diabetic educator, and 3-4 administrative volunteers each week. During each clinic night, the providers treat an average of 20 adult patients.
Patients are seen by appointment only. There is never a charge for any clinic service, however, patients may be asked for a donation, to offset the costs of required lab, supplies or other services.

SERVICES WE OFFER

Basic Medical Services for Chronic Medical Treatment (Non Urgent Care)
Women’s Health – Pap smears
Optometry Clinic
Comprehensive Diabetes Care Clinic and Education

Specialty Care Provided:
Cardiology
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Geriatrics
Neurology
Ophthalmology
Orthopedics

The following are provided by our partners

Imaging – Methodist Hospital and Touchstone via referral
Flu Shots – Donated by Baylor Scott and White Hospital
Mammograms –Texas Health Resources
Prescriptions – SVDP Pharmacy
Chemotherapy – Breast and Colon Cancer – GDAS

GROWTH & PERFORMANCE
1,487 patient visits
442 unique patients
168 new patients

PATIENT DEMOGRAPHICS
18-64 years old – 390 patients
65+ years old – 52 patients
Female patients – 315
Male patients – 127

PATIENT SATISFACTION
Patient Survey Results
Quality of Care ★★★★☆
Staff Friendliness ★★★★☆
Service Speed ★★☆☆☆

PATIENT TESTIMONY

Hi, I’m Sandra. I am a patient at Julia’s Center. I’ve been here for approximately 5 years. I met a lady at work and was talking to her. Her name is Violeta, and we became good friends. She told me about the Julia’s Center, and I started going to the clinic. I’m a diabetic and when I started, my A1C was 13.5. With the work of Dr Duvvuri, Ms. Barbara, Stephanie, and everyone there coaching and guiding me with what I should and shouldn’t eat, I’ve gotten my A1C down to 7.3 today. I didn’t know what I was going to do at first, I had no insurance and had a lot on my plate. My blood pressure and my diabetes were out of control, and I just needed some guidance. At the Julia’s Center, you will get that guidance. So come on in and join us.

VOLUNTEER IMPACT
100 volunteers donated 7,419 hours of their time.
40 – medical volunteers, including 20 providers and 20 nurses or medical assistants.

WE RELOCATED FROM SUITE A400 TO SUITE A100 IN THE SAME BUILDING

DONOR APPRECIATION EVENT SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

We were honored to have Ken Hutchenrider, Jr., FACHE, CEO of Methodist Richardson Medical Center
and Dr. Vemula, our Medical Director, speak at our Donor Appreciation Event.

COMMUNITY IMPACT
Outreach events – community events, flu clinic, health fairs, mobile mammograms, MLK Parade, Juneteenth Celebration, Local Government events, PIT Count, POWS, and Information meetings from local agencies

Operation Care

Operation Care Coat Drive – Dallas

Plano Police Resource Fair

Plano Overnight Warming

Bella House CPR Class

BP Clinic

FINANCIAL REPORT

MAJOR DONORS

Dr. Vemula and Friends
Episcopal Foundation of Dallas
PACC – Project Access Collin Co.
PGN-Parker Global Network
St. Mark the Evangelist / St. Vincent de Paul Church
Christ Church Cathedral
Community Foundation of Texas
Clinic Volunteers
First Christian Church
Texas Instruments Foundation
Delta Alpha Alpha Zeta – Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
Volunteers in Medicine

MAJOR IN-KIND DONORS

Faith in Action
Methodist Hospital
Mission Regan
Texas Health Resources
Baylor Scott and White
Prelude Clubhouse
Tino Too’s
Rodenbaugh’s Flooring America
St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy
Just Serve
The Current Church
Hope Restored Missions
Vivid Life Church