PATIENT STORIES

Carmen's Bundle of Joy
When Carmen arrived at BVMI two weeks ago to show the staff and volunteers her little bundle of joy, there were cheers, hugs, and happy tears. "From Carmen’s first visit to BVMI four years ago, she let us know that her greatest desire in life was to conceive a child,” said Vicky Fliman, RN, BVMI’s multi-lingual nurse navigator.
Paying It Forward
Christine wanted to be part of an impactful, volunteer-driven vision and she finally found that place. Now she is not only a patient but also a volunteer who is ready and eager to spread the word about how the BVMI team are pioneers in bringing accessible healthcare to her community!
No Matter What
Olivia first came to BVMI back in 2014. During her initial screenings, our team of clinicians would try to ask about her personal life but Olivia was rather guarded. All Olivia would say was "life is hard but I'm making the most of it." However, Olivia was an extraordinarily compliant patient and would always come for her general appointments as well as her well-woman visits.
Health and a Better Future
Seven years ago, Rosa was taking a free nutrition class right around the corner from BVMI's old home. When the teacher realized Rosa didn't have health insurance, she told her about BVMI. As Rosa puts it, when she first walked through our doors back in 2010, her "life was forever changed."
Healthcare for all Stages of Life
When you’re young and just starting out, healthcare can be hard to come by. BVMI is here to help, providing primary healthcare to almost 150 patients under the age of 30.When you’re young and just starting out, healthcare can be hard to come by. BVMI is here to help, providing primary healthcare to almost 150 patients under the age of 30.
Finding Family
Anastasia often comes to BVMI after working a long day as a home attendant. Soft-spoken, she always has a smile on her face, despite an often difficult life. She emigrated from Kiev after her children started getting sick in the aftermath of Chernobyl. “I came here to give my kids a better life. Watching them get sick over something I couldn’t control – it was heartbreaking. All I want is for them to be safe, happy, and healthy.”