UPCOMING HOLIDAY CLOSURE:  Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day
We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, September 8th.  

Entries by Alyssa Piccari

LVIM Receives $20,000 Grant for Dental Care

Big thanks to the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation for awarding LVIM a $20,000 grant to support oral healthcare in 2026! This generous funding will help us expand access to quality dental care for our patients. We’re grateful for your continued partnership with LVIM in building healthier communities! #DeltaDentalCares

We’re Hiring: Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to join our team. This full-time position will provide high-quality primary care to uninsured residents in Polk County, including health assessments, chronic disease management, preventive care, patient education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. You’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships […]

Three Words That Changed Everything

Barbara Deese never expected to find hope at a doctor’s office. When she first came to Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine, she was exhausted, overwhelmed, and struggling with serious health concerns that had left her feeling defeated. After multiple hospital visits, dangerously high blood pressure, and years of carrying emotional burdens on her own, Barbara said […]

June 2026 Volunteer of the Month

Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine is proud to recognize Deanna Ferraiuolo as our June Volunteer of the Month. As one of our Clinical Phone Support Nurses, Deanna helps ensure patients receive the care, guidance, and support they need. In just over a year of service, she has contributed more than 460 volunteer hours to LVIM. After […]

We’re Hiring: Diabetes Nurse Educator

  Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine is seeking a compassionate and motivated Diabetes Nurse Educator to join our team. This full-time position will work closely with patients diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes, helping them make healthy lifestyle changes, achieve personal wellness goals, and improve their overall health. The Diabetes Nurse Educator will provide one-on-one support, develop […]

May 2026: Volunteer of the Month

  Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine is proud to recognize Andreea Vaida as our May 2026 Volunteer of the Month. In her first year of volunteering, Andreea has contributed 151.2 hours as a Lab Assistant, playing an important role in supporting both our patients and clinical team. Andreea was nominated for consistently going above and beyond […]

Not Just Another Number: A Patient Letter

May 14, 2026 To everyone at LVIM, I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the outstanding care and compassion I have received at your facility. From my very first visit, I have been treated with kindness, professionalism, and genuine concern, and it has made an incredible difference in my life. […]

April 2026 Volunteer of the Month

Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine is proud to recognize Jazmin Salmeron Morales as our April Volunteer of the Month. Through her hard work, kindness, and willingness to learn, Jazmin has become an important part of the LVIM volunteer family and a great support to both patients and staff in our dental clinic. Jazmin first heard about […]

February 2026 Volunteer of the Month

Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine is proud to recognize Carlos Ramirez as our February Volunteer of the Month. In just nine months of service, Carlos has already given 296 volunteer hours to LVIM, supporting patients as both a Clinical Assistant and a Pharmacy Assistant. His dedication, compassion, and positive spirit have quickly made him a valued […]

January 2026 Volunteer of the Month

For nearly two years, Jamil Zreik has been a familiar and trusted face around Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine. What started as a way to earn volunteer hours for school quickly turned into something more. After finding LVIM through a simple Google search, Jamil stepped into the clinic and was surprised that, for a free clinic […]