The Yadkin Valley (Wilkes) FaithHealth Team continues to lead the way in organizing and supporting FaithHealth opportunities in this region. Its growth is evident by the decision to expand its name from Wilkes FaithHealth to Yadkin Valley FaithHealth.

Rev. Nelson Grenade, pastor of First Baptist Church in North Wilkesboro and Wilkes County Coordinator, leads this team as they seek to improve the health of their community and spread God’s love through action. Through funding by The Health Foundation, Inc.,

The Yadkin Valley FaithHealth Team hired a part-time nurse, Julie Scott, to be a Health Care Liaison. She works with Rev. Grenade and Connectors, Tim Murphy, Gail Mitchell and Dorothy Greene to manage referrals of those in need. They have assisted individuals by working with FaithHealth volunteers to provide transportation, visitation, and even helped to deliver the belongings of one patient who was moved to another facility.

This team meets monthly and has developed a list of five-year goals. One of it’s newest accomplishments is the development of its own website which offers information about upcoming trainings and Caregiver Resources among other things.

For additional information about this entrepreneurial team visit the Wilkes FaithHealth website. They are demonstrating first-hand the organic nature of this movement and how each community develops novel approaches for the unique needs and resources in each community.