HEARTBEAT www.pregnancycenterhhi.org pcchhi@hargray.com March 2016

PREGNANCY CENTER & CLINIC OF THE LOWCOUNTRY

LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR 1

OUR GRATITUDE 2

EVENTS 3

PRAYER REQUESTS 4

CONTRIBUTION FORM 4

Inside this issue:

Board of Directors

Jim Berl, Chair

Mike Georgopulos,

Treasurer

Ann Parker, Secretary

Judy Hight

Thom Hill

Dennis Lauzon

Stewart Rodman

Jim Synk

Greetings. Once again Pregnancy

Center and Clinic of the Low Country (PCCLC), ended the year in the black. Same is attributable to several factors; contributions from supporters and friends; funding from local charitable organizations; local and state grants; PCCLC fundraisers. PCCLC continues to operate the two clinics; one in Hilton Head Island, and the second, a Mobile unit in southern Beaufort/Jasper counties. Both clinics offer identical services; Hilton Head Clinic-Monday to Wednesday 9am-4pm, Thursdays 10am-5pm. The Mobile Clinic days are Monday in Hardeeville at Price Wise Supermarket and Wednesday in Bluffton at Hwy 278/#1 Burnt Church Road; both operate from 10am-4:30pm. Ten is the number of employed staff; 3 full-time; 2 part-time; 4 job share (Nurses); 1 Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Midwife (APRN). Dr. Patrick Jordan continues to bless us through his pro bono job as Medical Director.

Client Services Include…

Free confidential testing for pregnancy

Free early Adequate Prenatal Care (APC) for the first 16 weeks of gestation

Free Prenatal vitamins

Limited Obstetrical ultrasounds

Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)

Prescription for STI treatment

Comprehensive information regarding pregnancy

Support Group Meetings

Adoption information and/or referrals to licensed agencies

Post abortion Bible Studies

Three thousand three hundred thirty seven (3,337) clients received various types of assistance in 2015 from both clinics. Of that number, 1,315 were recipi-ents of various types of medical care; 460 of whom initiated early Adequate Prenatal Care (APC); 217 walked in for material assistance; and 1,805 via tele-phone consultation. Although not the most productive way to interact with a traumatized woman, the tele-phone is many times our only option through which to offer our free services.

Once in the clinic, the ultrasound picture reveals the

reality of life in the womb. Depending upon the gesta-

tional age of the fetus, women may be exposed to the

early pictures of a beating heart or those of Olympic

gymnasts performing in the womb! Anecdotally, 98% of

our clients who are abortion minded/vulnerable, and,

who opt to see the ultrasound, elect to continue the

pregnancy. Even those who walk out (it’s their choice),

may return to say that they went to other clinics to exer-

cise their choice, however, they had to wrestle with the

image of even a rudimentary beating heart. Our nurses

intake the clients, teach, interact with them in relation to

all aspects of the pregnancy in preparation for the

monthly clinic day with the Nurse Practitioner.

Age: Women 20-29- 54%; ≥ 30-36% constitute the larg-

est group served. According to school personnel, the teens

do not access our services because they hide the pregnan-

cy until it’s too late for our assistance.

Race: Hispanic/Asian- 73%; African American- 14%; Cau-

casian- 13%.

Marital Status: 56% list themselves as single, and 39% as

married. This latter terminology can have several interpre-

tations for the client.

Pregnancy Testing: 622- of which 460 were positive (74%). The clients with positive tests, had their first prena-tal visit of which 183 (40%) continued in the 16 week pro-gram. Prenatal Vitamins: (428) distributed to every positive client regardless of whether or not they continue the program. Limited Obstetrical Ultrasounds: 349 administered- only through the first 16 weeks of gestation. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI): Are a part of the laboratory work-up on each client who continues in the program. Few people request these tests. English as a Second Language (ESL): Classes are of-fered to women of several ethnicities who want to become fluent in English. Support Group Meetings: Includes spiritual emphasis meetings and speakers from the local nonprofits, CODA, Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Abuse…. who provide relevant and valuable education about their resources. Attendance at these meetings entitles the client to receive a free ‘layette’ of beautiful items to welcome the new baby. Walk-ins: Clients/non clients who access assistance for peer counseling through requests for material needs.

DIRECTOR’S VOICE: 2015—YEAR IN REVIEW

OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT

THE MINISTRY!

SAVE THE DATE !

Lowcountry Giving

Day! May 3rd, 2016 (details inside)

AUCTION / DINNER

FUNDRAISER

September 17th

BE A SAINT

GOLF TOURNAMENT

November 2nd

VOLUNTEERS OF

THE MONTH:

September

Helene Gruber

October

Claire Dalton

November

Lane Ehmke

December

Mary Georgopulos

January 2016

Cori Nelson

February 2016

Anita Spisak

2015 Volunteer of

Year

Ann Parker

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David & Beth Carroll

Mary McNeill/REMAX Kinghorn Insurance Law Office Jay Mullinax Dave & Cindy Cappellari South State Bank

Beacon Insurance Grp Charter I Realty /Mkg First Baptist Church HH Knights - St. Francis Knights– St. Gregory HH Long Term Rentals Reclamation by Design Reilley’s Grill- South St. Francis Thrift Shop South State Bank

Frank & Linda Babel Tony /Lisa Evangelista Mary Gaudette – In

memory of Claude Lino & Joan Grillo Fred & Jan Hoaglin Cathleen Higgins – In

memory of Bob Mike & Jean Joyce Tom & Eleanor Krebs Bill & Joan Mullane Dave & Sharon Nelson Jim & Maedie Synk Mary Wrenn John & Marilyn Young Peter & Mary Zych

Bear Creek Golf Club Brown Golf Mgt Callawassie Island Club Country Club of Hi Golden Bear Golf Club Golf Club at Indigo Run Hidden Cypress Golf Long Cove Club Moss Creek Golf Club Palmetto Dunes Golf Port Royal Golf Club Savannah Harbor Sea Pines Country Club Sea Pines Resort

Golf Headquarters Hugo’s Restaurant Hinchey’s Bar & Grill Mary Jo Cairo Gerard Davies Jim & Lisa Docherty Ralph & Sandy Drayer John/Debbie Esposito Rev. Donald Horak Bailey Keeling George & Ginny Kops Jake Kriney Lou Mahoney John O’Hara Carl & Sandra Rossetti Martha Schaad

Wade & Joan Webster

2015 AUCTION/DINNER FUNDRAISER

Thank you to all the sponsors who supported Pregnancy Center & Clinic..

We couldn’t do what we do without your donations!

$5,000 Sponsor ANONYMOUS

Platinum Sponsors ($3,000) ANONYMOUS

$2,000 Sponsor

Terry and Tillie Weaver

Gold Sponsors ($1,000)

Alan and Pat Baer Thom and Lynn Hill Dave and Cindy Cappellari Holy Family Catholic Church David and Beth Carroll Dr. Ronald and Kris Mulner Richard and Lorie Frankovic Frank and Stefanie Raiti Carl and Denise Hattler St. Francis BTS Catholic Ch. Dan and Ann Hergenroeder John and Jenny Zmarzly

$500 Sponsors

Rich and Michelle Antonelli James and Joann Devira Leonard Bibbo (In Memory of Yolanda) Jim & Ginny Collins St. Gregory Catholic Church Barbara Dempsey Michael and Carolyn Solly

Bronze Sponsors ($300)

John and Lillian Biancheri John and Melissa Markey Frank Cleary Rory and Helene Michaels Chris and Cathy Grigoriou Don and Linda Muehlberger Lino and Joan Grillo Rosemary Paige Kurt and Carey Koening Charles and Ann Parker Tom and Eleanor Krebs Jim and Maedie Synk Richard and Barbara Smith John and Audrey Spergl

On January 8th-9th, the Director, Dr. Vera Bailey, Karen Gilmour, and Judy Shifflett attended this event sponsored by S.C Citizens for Life. Pastor Al Robertson and his wife Lisa of Duck Dynasty gave a wonderful testimony of God’s love and

forgiveness. Rally was held on the steps of the State Capitol Building.

LOW COUNTRY GIVING DAY 2016- MAY 3RD 2016

A NEW WAY TO SUPPORT PCCLC!

FOLLOW THESE STEPS

ON MAY 3RD:

1. TEXT THE WORD “PREGNANCY” TO COASTAL COMMUNITY

FOUNDATION AT 843-606-5995

2. GIVE COASTAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION YOUR CREDIT CARD NUMBER AND AMOUNT YOU WANT TO GIVE!

3. SMILE KNOWING YOU JUST GAVE FOR A HAPPY AND

HEALTHY PREGNANCY

IF YOU PREFER TO SEND A CHECK, OR NEED MORE DETAILS PLEASE CALL US AT 843-689-2222

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Recognition of Contribution & Gifts: ●Monthly/Quarterly/Annual Donors

●Donors who use Heritage Classic Foundation’s Champions Fore Charity as a vehicle of support

●Donors who contribute thru their businesses which offer matching funds.

●Churches/Church Groups for various support

●Individuals/Groups who knit/crochet items for PCCLC

●Designation of PCCLC as recipients of Memorial Gifts: Joann Bellas, Janet Dobbs, and Dr. Kent England’s family.

●Christian Renewal Women– Dinner for 8 ladies, gifts of Bibles & complete layettes

●Women of St. Gregory– annual luncheon/monetary contribution honoring PCCLC; and Christmas gifts for clients

●Hilton Head Community Church for sponsoring a baby shower for our clients.

●Community organization presenters at support meetings

●Grant monies from the following: Hargray’s Caring Coins, The Church Mouse, Friends of Callawassie, Long Cove Club Community Endowment Fund, Heritage Classic Founda-tion (matching funds), St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Calhoun Station, Hilton Head Area Realtors Association, and Select Health

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOW-

ING FOR TIRELESS SERVICE AND

COMMITMENT…

LANE EHMKE– GOLF CHAIR “BE A SAINT” GOLF

TOURNAMENT FROM 2007-2015

DR. RAMON MCGEHEE– PROVIDED PRO BONO

OB/GYN SERVICES from 2008-2015. WE MISS HIM AND

HIS DAUGHTER, MARISOL.

DIANE ROBERTSON– OUR WONDERFUL NURSE

PRACTIONER/NURSE MIDWIFE WHO HAS FILLED THE

GAP.

MARK GILMOUR— SINCE 2009

DRIVING AND SETTING UP OUR

MOBILE UNIT.

BOB RATHKE– IT SERVICES

JACK WILFORE– IT SERVICES

PREGNANCY CENTER & CLINIC OF THE LOWCOUNTRY

Phone: 843-689-2222 Fax: 843-689-5267 pcchhi@hargray.com

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage

PAID Hilton Head, SC Permit No. 578

1 Cardinal Road Suites 1 & 2 Hilton Head, SC 29926 Address Service Requested

Yes! I want to help Pregnancy Center & Clinic counsel women about their choices for their pregnancy. Enclosed is my tax deductible gift of

$__________________

Name__________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________ City, State, Zip___________________________________________ (check one) _________In honor of: _________In memory of: (name)_________________________________________________ Please notify: Name__________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________ City, State, Zip___________________________________________ _________Plaque inscribed—$300 donation _________Tree of Life “leaf” inscription—$400 donation I would like to pledge: $100_____$50_____$25_____$10_____ ______Other Amount ______monthly/quarterly ______Annually

THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT!

EDITORIAL STAFF Dr. Vera Bailey….. Editor Judy Shifflett…..Computer

Amanda Bell…..Design and Graphics

NEEDS AND PRAYER CONCERNS:

We would like committed warriors to pray for us daily. Call us!

We need everyone’s help to meet our budget needs! If 1,000 of the 3,000 people in our do-nor base would respond by contributing just $20 per month, two-thirds of our budget would be met!

There is a need for SPONSORS for the Auction/Dinner Fundraiser and the Golf Tournament. Call 689-2222 if interested.

SAVE THE DATE for our new funding ven-

ture—MAY 3rd—Lowcountry Giving Day. Please consider a donation.

Solicitation of matching grant contributions through businesses/corporations in current/former places of employment

Looking for a retired currently licensed OB/

GYN and or Radiologist to work on a volunteer basis (with PCCLC’s available lim-ited liability insurance )

Need volunteers who will give one day a week

to clean The Pregnancy Center & Clinic.

www.pregnancycenterhhi.org

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Thank You!