Sequatchie Volunteers In Medicine (SVIM) clinic is actively seeing 8 patients a month . 

UPDATE!  We will hold eligibility screenings to qualify those in need of medical care without any type of medical insurance.  We will hold these screening eligibility sessions at Dunlap United Methodist Church in the fellowship hall.

Items to bring to eligibility screening:

•        Proof of Sequatchie County residency
•        Denial or Drop letter from TennCare
•        Letter from employer (on company letterhead) stating you do not receive health insurance through work
•        Proof of household income
•        SNAP benefit card
•        Photo Identification

Eligibility Screening date:

Thursday, June 13  from 5-6:30 PM at Dunlap U.M.C. fellowship hall

Clinic date: June 23 1-4 PM at Dunlap Medical Center

Grand Opening

Sequatchie Volunteers in Medicine (SVIM) officially opened their doors to the uninsured of Sequatchie County with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sunday, November 18 at 1PM.  Those present at the ribbon cutting ceremony were President, Chuck Cleveland; Medical Director, Dr. Hiltrud Thurmann; Clinic Director, Phoebe Cleveland; Board members, Greg and Becky Tholken; volunteer nurses, Michelle Camp, Sydney Davis, and Tina Newman; and volunteer greeter, Debbie Shefler. SVIM will be seeing patients by appointment only one Sunday per month at the facilities of Dunlap Medical Center, 67 Cates Street.  In order to obtain an appointment, you must first be screened for eligibility, please call
(423) 785-7618 to obtain an eligibility screening appointment.  Dr. Hiltrud Thurmann, an Internist will be caring for the needs of qualified patients.  SVIM is a 501c3 non-profit organization, operating completely on tax-deductible donations.  During their first clinic, SVIM saw 9 pre-qualified patients. 

Volunteering Needs:
Doctors
Nurses
Physician Assistants
Nurse Practitioners
Clerical Help
Prayer Warriors
Smiling Faces

If you are able to help out in any of the above mentioned areas, please call (423)785-7618 or email us at svimclinic@chapelhill-umc.com