Entries by Alyssa Piccari

We are Hiring: Medical Assistant

Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine is hiring a new Medical Assistant to join their team. The position is vital for ensuring seamless patient care and supporting healthcare providers. The Medical Assistant (MA) will train and supervise clinical volunteers, helping them perform essential medical assistant and clinical assistant duties. When volunteers are unavailable, the MA will step […]

Dine to Make a Difference: Fundraising Night at Texas Roadhouse for LVIM

Mark your calendars for a fantastic evening of dining and giving back! On Wednesday, August 7th, from 4 PM to 10 PM, join us at Texas Roadhouse in Lakeland for a special fundraising event benefiting Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine. Present the image above from our website at the Lakeland location, and Texas Roadhouse will generously […]

Blood Drive

  Join us on August 13th for the LVIM Blood Drive and help make a life-saving difference in our community! Blood donations are crucial in providing critical care to patients in need, and your contribution can save up to three lives. The blood drive will be held at our LVIM location, and we encourage everyone […]

July 2024 Volunteer of the Month

Congratulations to Katya Viegas, our July 2024 Volunteer of the Month! Since October 2022, Katya has dedicated 200 hours as a Patient Referral Specialist, providing invaluable service valued at $6,264.23. As she heads off to medical school in Montana, we celebrate her incredible contributions and the lasting impact she’s made at LVIM. Her favorite part […]

LVIM’s 50/50 Raffle

ENTER TO WIN LVIM’s 50/50 Raffle! The more entries you buy, the more you save, and the greater your chances to WIN BIG! Purchase your chances to win HERE! 🎟️ 6 entries for $5.00 🎟️ 15 entries for $10.00 🎟️ 35 entries for $20.00 🎟️ 100 entries for $50.00 Your assigned number will be entered […]

June 2024 Volunteer of the Month

  Celebrating our Volunteer of the Month, Barbara Douthit! With an incredible 475 volunteer hours, Barbara’s dedication as a pharmacist at LVIM is truly inspiring. Having spent 42 years as an RN in the ER/ICU, Barbara brings a wealth of experience and compassion to our team. When she’s not volunteering, you’ll find her bowling, exercising, […]

Fresh Faces, Healing Hands: Meet LVIM’s New Volunteer Providers!

Meet Dr. Rony Alvarado We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Rony Alvarado to LVIM! Dr. Alvarado is a board-certified Family Medicine specialist with over 20 years of experience, currently practicing at Watson Clinic. He received his medical degree from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras. Dr. Alvarado and his team will be seeing patients at our […]

Empowered by Care: Glady’s Story with LVIM

Glady’s Story with LVIM Before discovering Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine, Gladys Rodriguez faced numerous challenges following her type 2 diabetes diagnosis. Initially seeking medical care solely to manage her condition, Gladys received far more than she thought upon becoming an LVIM patient; she found a medical home where she feels not only comfortable but truly […]

May 2024 Volunteer of the Month

Congratulations to Cheryl Blanke, LVIM’s Volunteer of the Month for May 2024! Cheryl’s dedication shines through her roles as both a Medical & Clinical Assistant at LVIM. With over 280 volunteer hours, Cheryl’s contribution has a remarkable service value of nearly $9,000. Before joining LVIM, Cheryl demonstrated her commitment to community health as the GI […]