Your gifts make a real difference in the lives of people like "Mikayla." People like you make it possible for Mikayla to come to LifeSpring for pediatric care. Mikayla Shared with her provider that she had been cutting herself and thinking about ending her life. Her family had no idea, but the provider was able to help them process the news and get Mikayla the care she needed. Also, they started opening up and talking about mental health at home. A few months later, when she had another episode of deep sadness, Mikayla shared her emotions with her parents, and they brought her back to LifeSpring. Through the generosity of people like you, she is continuing to get the care she needs to heal and manage her depression well.  

Give more kids like Mikayla a place like LifeSpring - for mental health, not just physical health.

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Your gifts make a real difference in the lives of people like “Lara.” Lara, a mother of 2, was faced with an unexpected pregnancy. She called wanting an abortion, but LifeSpring’s staff was able to help her reconsider. Lara chose to keep her baby and we had the privilege of walking with Lara through her pregnancy and birth. Thanks to generous people like you, now Lara has 4 kids who are LifeSpring patients! Give people like Lara a place like LifeSpring to help them be the parents they want to be.

Click here to see our 2022 Annual Report

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From Internet to Metaverse: How to Safeguard Your Children and Families in a Virtual World

Virtual Webinar for Parents: May 11, 2022 12:00-1:00PM ET

Our world is becoming more virtual with each passing day, with people spending more time than ever on social media, streaming and gaming. At the same time, the evolution into the metaverse is blurring the lines between our physical and digital lives. How is this surge in virtual time affecting our children and families? How can we tell what is beneficial, and what is problematic?

We invite you to join us for an expert panel, hosted by the Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children’s Mental Health, discussing:

• Trends in social media, streaming and gaming consumption, and the evolution into the metaverse;
• How those trends are transforming our daily lives and potentially impacting the wellbeing of youth; and
• How to foster healthy habits and safeguard your children and families in a virtual world.

Speakers include:

• Brian Nowak, Managing Director, US Internet Equity Research, Morgan Stanley
• Michael P. Milham, MD, PhD, Vice President, Research, Phyllis Green and Randolph Cōwen Scholar, Child Mind Institute
• Shaun Friel, Director, Childline, National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
• Joan Steinberg, Global Head of Philanthropy, President, Morgan Stanley Foundation, CEO, Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children’s Mental Health Advisory Board

Register Here

Dear Friends of LifeSpring,

Many of you have seen our beautiful space on the 1st floor of the 3rd & Central Medical Building. When we moved in back in April of 2020, we never dreamed we would outgrow it so fast. But on April 29th, we are moving upstairs and more than doubling our space in order to serve more children and families in the Chattanooga area. AND WE CAN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOU!

3 Ways to Give:

1. Below is a list of specific items we must have to operate at full capacity in our new space. You can click on the link to order the item.
2. Donate through our secure website.
3. We also have an Amazon Smile Charity List where you can purchase items we need!

Please consider making a financial gift of any amount to enable us to see new patients and serve new families.

Thank you,

Michele Pickett, M.D.

Co-Founder & Executive Director

Medical Items Needed:

Item/Link:

Flag System (need 7) $46.35 Total: $324.45

Height Measurement (need 2) $127.49 Total: $254.98

Sharps Containers for Exam Rooms (need 7) $55.55 Total: $388.85

Scope Mount (need 2) $1,121.25 Total: $2,242.50

Anti-theft Locking Collars for Scope (need 2) $46.22 Total: $92.44

Pediatric Exam Table with Scale (need 1) $2,686.12 Total: $2,686.12

Specimen Box (need 1) $317.39 Total: $317.39

Pediatric Exam Table (need 2) $986.83 Total: $1,973.66

Due to a lack of sufficient funds, the HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program will end on March 23, 2022. As of thisdate, the HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program will stop accepting new claims for testing for COVID-19 relatedtests. As a result of this change, effective Date of Service/Date of Collection March 21, 2022, patients whoindicate ‘uninsured’ at the time of specimen collection for COVID-19 related tests will receive an invoice forpayment of services at the no insurance/self-pay rate for the ordered tests.PathGroup clients can contact PathGroup Client Services at 1-888-4PG-LABS  (1-888-474-5227)to inquire about the fees for COVID-19 related tests, and patients can contact PathGroupPatient Support Services at 1-877-456-6706 to inquire about no insurance/self-pay rates for COVID-19 relatedtests.For more information from Health Resources & Services Administration https://www.hrsa.gov/coviduninsuredclaim/submission-deadline

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“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”

Ecclesiastes 3:1

September 24, 2021

Dear LifeSpring Patient Family,

We are writing to share about some changes at LifeSpring.  Jennifer Schwabenbauer, FNP (formerly Jennifer Hartline) has resigned as of September 24, 2021.  As one of LifeSpring’s longest-serving providers, Jennifer’s work has touched not only the lives of thousands of patients, but also influenced students, staff, and new providers along the way.  Her departure will be felt profoundly.  While we are sad to see her time with us end, we pray for her to transition smoothly into her new work in sleep medicine.  

As Jennifer’s season at LifeSpring comes to an end, we are excited to share that two other providers are beginning a season with us!  Dr. Kate Wilson joins us after working locally with the Galen group.  Through Galen, Dr. Wilson initially served in the after hours clinic before coordinating the Chattanooga Christian School’s student health clinic last year. Dr. Wilson is a Chattanooga native and returned here with her husband and young family after completing her training at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis. We are also pleased to have Meghan Whitehead, PNP join our clinic team after nearly a year of work in the community coordinating our COVID testing and vaccine clinics.  Meghan trained at Vanderbilt University’s Nurse Practitioner program graduating in 2020.  

 It has been LifeSpring’s privilege to serve your family, and we hope that you will choose one of our excellent providers to continue your child’s care with us.  We now have three pediatric doctors and three nurse practitioners available to provide the same level of care and services you’ve come to expect over the years.  If you have an appointment currently scheduled with Jennifer, it will automatically be transferred to one of these other providers.   If you have any questions or to request records, please contact us between 9 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday at 423-624-4846. 

Sincerely,

Heather Naggar, MD

Medical Director

LifeSpring Community Health

1042 East Third Street, Ste 103

Chattanooga, TN 37403

If you missed the 2021 LifeSpring Annual Benefit, it's not too late! You can watch it NOW just by clicking on the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BM08lwalERg‍

Enjoy this wonderful virtual event, featuring UTC's Stacy Lightfoot, Wintley Phipps and the CGLA choir, Karen Ellis of the Edmiston Center, and MickiAnn Harris of the Chattanooga House of Prayer. You will also get to hear an important ministry update from Co-Founder and Executive Director Dr. Michele Pickett. 

We are thrilled about the opportunity to reach far more people with LifeSpring’s story, and to invite YOU to partner with us to serve MORE children and families in the greater Chattanooga area. 

After you watch, please share with family and friends!

Thank you!