Janet Pouncy, our 2018 Fellow, has been hard at work in her community.  Staying true to the mission of the ELB Foundation, she has made a tremendous impact.  Read her update in her own words.

“I am working as a family nurse practitioner in Luverne, Alabama in a rural health clinic.  I am loving rural health!  I am amazed at how different this type of practice is.   The clients are like family to the clinic staff.  Everyone knows everyone.  They share the same schools and churches.  This is a very small, tight community.  This brings its own set of challenges from a health care perspective.  It adds a complexity I had not considered. 

There is so much poverty it is overwhelming.  There is a mix of private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and no insurance.  Private insurance is probably only 10-15% of our clients.  I have to really consider the affordability of the treatment plan, especially referrals and medications.  I learn something new everyday.  I have been there two months and already have enough stories to fill a small book.

I will plan ahead for March and will take time off to join in the fundraising event.  It will be an honor.”