Past Unsung Heroes
Projects that have received a VHCF grant, nominated their Unsung Heroes, those unique individuals and teams whose talents and energy make such a big difference. A distinguished panel of judges selected a winner from each of five categories (Volunteer, Donor, Physician, Team and Employee) and also highlighted the accomplishment of a Child Health Champion.
The Unsung Heroes were honored at VHCF’s Heroes in Health Care event. Each winner receives a $2,000 check to the affiliated VHCF grantee — funding made possible by the Virginia Association of Health Plans. VHCF is honored to recognize these outstanding individuals and teams.
Congratulations to all of VHCF’s Unsung Heroes.
Volunteer
- Emilion Alfaro, Lackey Clinic, 2018
- Leo H. Ross, RPh, CrossOver Healthcare Ministry, 2016
- Jean S. Merrill, Blue Ridge Medical Center and Sharon B. Golden, Arlington Free Clinic, 2015
- Paula Green, Community Free Clinic of Newport News, 2013
- William T. Griffin, DDS, Lackey Free Clinic, 2012
- Connie White, RPh, Chesapeake Care Free Clinic, 2011
- C.R. “Chuck” Harris, DDS, Gloucester-Mathews Free Clinic, 2010
- David B. Crouse, DDS and Carole S. Crouse, American Red Cross of Southeastern Virginia, 2009
- Michael Judd and James Gallagher, Johnson Health Center, 2008
- William J. Viglione, DDS, Charlottesville Area Dental Access, 2007
- Gary V. Snell, St. Luke Community Clinic, 2006
- Patricia Morrell, Peninsula Agency on Aging, 2005
- Ray Deyerle, The Rescue Mission Health Center, 2004
- David and Janet Ferguson, Shenandoah County Free Clinic, 2003
- Betty Newell, Community Association for Rural Transportation (CART), 2002
- Robert Hendrickson, PhD, LCSW, Mental Health Association of the New River Valley, 2001
- Barbara Dunn, PhD, RN, CPNP, Irvin Gammon Craig Health Center, 2000
- Al Stenger, DDS, Virginia Donated Dental Services Program, 1999
- Doris Reid, Free Clinic of the New River Valley, 1998
- Lonnie & Thelma Hogge, New River Valley Med-Ride, 1997
- Matt Luckman, R.Ph., Beach Health Clinic, 1997
- Eugene Cook, Northern Virginia Dental Clinic, 1996
- Frank Giancola, M.D., and Joseph Puglise, M.D., Prince William Pediatric Primary Care Project, 1996
Teamwork
- Blue Ridge Medical Center, 2018
- Henrico Area Mental Health and Development Services, The Daily Planet, 2016
- Glenn H. Herman, OD; Miles J. Newman, OD; Joe R. Blackstock, OD; Chris M. Clark; and Jon P. Brisley, MD, Rescue Mission of Roanoke, 2015
- Richmond City Health District and Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (Health Resource Centers), 2013
- Alexandria Neighborhood Health Services, Inc., Alexandria Community Services Board, Arlington Community Services Board, 2012
- Project Care of the Greater Virginia Peninsula, Inc., 2011
- Blue Ridge Medical Center and the Free Clinic of Central Virginia, 2010
- Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services Staff, 2009
- New River Valley Free Clinic Consortium — Free Clinic of Pulaski County, Mental Health Association of the New River Valley, Free Clinic of the New River Valley, 2008
- Laura B. Hughes, Angela D. Rich, Michelle H. Richardson, Kathy M. Wachter and John C. Wilson, Northern Neck Free Health Clinic, 2007
- Augustus A. Petticolas, Jr., DDS and William N. Riley, DDS, Free Clinic of Central Virginia, 2006
- Edie Bobko, Beth Elswick, and Michelle McPheron, Southwest Virginia Perinatal Council, 2005
- B.J. Attwood and Sandi Reese, Free Clinic of Goochland, 2004
- Mission of Mercy Coordinating Team, Virginia Dental Association, 2003
- Charles “Bud” Conklin, Jr. DDS & Robin R. Haldiman, Roanoke Pediatric Dental Program, 2002
- Roanoke Pediatric Dental Program 2002
- Barbara Baker & Cathy Smith, CHIP of Richmond Asthma Program, 2001
- Free Clinic of the New River Valley Dental Project, 2000
- Shirley Bealor & Carol Jameson, Partnership for Healthier Kids (Fairfax County), 1999
- Pharmacy Team of the Free Clinic of Franklin County, 1998
- Roanoke Academy of Medicine Alliance, 1997
- National Black Nurses’ Association — Central Virginia Chapter, MCV Breast Cancer Education Project, 1996
Physician
- Randolph V. Merrick, MD, Orange County Free Clinic, 2018
- Joseph F. Smiddy, MD, The Health Wagon, 2016
- John R. Talbert, MD, Augusta Regional Free Clinic, 2015
- David A. Ellington, MD, Rockbridge Area Free Clinic, 2013
- Edwin J. Harvie, Jr., MD, Free Clinic of Danville, 2012
- Denise L. Borden, MD, VCU Ambulatory Care Center, 2011
- James O. Shaw, Jr., MD, Lackey Free Clinic, 2010
- Randall R. Rhea, MD, Bradley Free Clinic, 2009
- Amy Price, MD, Bon Secours Maryview Foundation Healthcare Center, 2008
- Rhonda B. Algeier, MD, Central Virginia Health Services – Charlotte Primary Care, 2007
- Rebecca Ogur Sinclair, MD, Prince William Primary Health Care Mobile Unit, 2006
- Frank M. Cotter, MD, Project Access of the Roanoke Valley, 2005
- Eloise C. Haun, MD, Shenandoah County Free Clinic, 2004
- Richard Baylor, MD, Northern Neck Free Health Clinic, 2003
- Richard Bilowski, MD, Portsmouth EduCare Project, 2002
- Joe Gardner, MD, Harrisonburg Rockingham Free Clinic, 2001
- George Eapen, MD, Petersburg Health Care Alliance, 2000
- Mark Arner, MD, Blue Ridge Community Services, 1999
- Randall Bashore, MD,Central Virginia Health Systems,1998
Donor
- Mary J. Mellon, Arlington Free Clinic, 2018
- Diane H. Naughton, Arlington Free Clinic, 2016
- Gordon “Sonny” Derwood Bowman, III, Shenandoah Community Health Clinic, 2015
- Guy Beatty, Free Clinic of Franklin County, 2013
- Mary & Andre Hintermann, Piedmont Regional Dental Clinic, 2012
- George N. McMath, Onley Community Health Center, Eastern Shore Rural Health Services, Inc., 2011
- Mark Silverwood, Arlington Free Clinic, 2010
- Lewis Angelo Arthur, DDS, Free Clinic of Central Virginia, 2009
- Coran Capshaw, Charlottesville Free Clinic, 2008
- Vito J. and Kristi L. Germinario, Alexandria Neighborhood Health Services, Inc., 2007
- Caroline C. Levine, Meadowview First Health Care Center, 2006
- David Peacock, Health Care on the Square, 2005
- William B. Graham, Northern Neck Free Health Clinic, 2004
- Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Holcomb, Lloyd F. Moss Free Clinic Dental Program, 2003
- Potomac Hospital Auxiliary, Potomac Hospital’s Family Health Connection, 2002
- Sarah “Sally” Minton, John Root, and The August Medical Center, Augusta Regional Free Clinic, 2001
- Phyllis Smith, Northern Neck Free Health Clinic, 2000
- John and Flora Ratliff, C. Brock Hughes Free Clinic, 1999
- Wellmont Health System, Mendota, 1998
- Counts Drug Company, C. Brock Hughes Free Clinic, 1997
- First Baptist Church of Lambert’s Point, Nelson County RHOP, 1996
- Virginia Fibre Corporation, Community Adult Clinic of Norfolk,1996
Employee
- LaTonya A. Coley, ChildSavers, 2018
- Rosalyn Jean Nelson, Northern Neck Free Health Clinic, 2016
- Kay G. Bradley, Gloucester Mathews Free Clinic, 2015, 2014
- Marsha Green, NP, Lloyd F. Moss Free Clinic, 2013
- Christina T. Harris, Chesapeake Care Free Clinic, 2012
- Yesenia “Jessie” Gonzales, RN, Alexandria Neighborhood Health Services, Inc., 2011
- Donna Bowser, DNP, Lloyd F. Moss Free Clinic, 2010
- Tom Adams, Carilion Clinic, 2008
- Pamela Moore-Barr, Richmond Area High Blood Pressure Center, 2007
- Pamela Pearce Murphy, Shenandoah County Free Clinic, 2006
- Jan Rasnake, FNP, Smyth County Free Clinic, 2005
- Roger Henderson, Bedford Community Health Foundation, 2004
- Sandy Sayre, Rescue Mission Heath Care Center, 2003
- Richard Faquin, D.D.S., Accomack and Northampton County Public Schools’ Dental Program, 2002
- Elizabeth “Dibby” Smith, Arlandria Health Center, 2001
- Bob Alpino, Eastern Virginia Telemedicine Network, 2000
- Linda Mangum, RN, BSN, Community Memorial Health Center, 1999
- Helen Denise Purdy, Resource Mothers Program (Norfolk), 1999
- Robin Mullet, Fairfax Community Health Network, 1998
- John Cox, Bon Secours Richmond Health System Care-A-Van, 1998
- Janette Trent, Lenowisco Health District Pharmacy Access Program, 1997
- Conrad Jenkins, D.D.S., Charlottesville Free Clinic, 1996
Child Health Champion
- Inova Partnership for Healthier Kids, 2016
- Beth Elswick, Cumberland Plateau Health District, 2015
- Iris Treakle, David B. Nichols Health Center on Tangier Island, 2013
- Eduardo Mantilla-Torres, Alexandria Neighborhood Health Services, Inc., 2012
- Denise Parker, The STOP Organization, 2011
- Ann M. Walker, Martinsville-Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness, 2010
- Pat McGlothlin, Cumberland Plateau Health District, 2009
- Linda Nablo, Virginia Department for the Aging, 2008
- Shelby T. Gonzales, Inova Partnership for Healthier Kids, 2007
- Rhonda Seltz, Radford University FAMIS Outreach Project, 2006
- The Honorable Mark Warner, Governor of Virginia, 2005
Last Updated on September 22, 2021