Shameka Allen, CEO of Good Samaritan Gwinnett, works in nonprofit healthcare and brings a working mother's perspective to an organization serving over 52,000 people since 2005. Good Samaritan provides primary medical and dental care to over 300,000 uninsured patients in Gwinnett County, Georgia, with fee-based, discounted services funded through patient fees, donations, and grants. They face challenges such as language barriers and navigating the healthcare system for specialty care within their predominantly Hispanic patient population. Our podcast interview with your host, Rico Figliolini, covers this and more in our latest episode.

Good Samaritan Website: https://goodsamgwinnett.org/

Timestamp:
00:00:00 - Introducing Shameka Allen, CEO of Good Samaritan Gwinnett
00:02:39 - Passion for Nonprofit Healthcare
00:03:42 - Providing Dignified Healthcare to the Uninsured
00:09:07 - Navigating Healthcare Challenges for Underserved Communities
00:12:07 - Partnering for Community Health
00:14:20 - Addressing Healthcare Disparities in Gwinnett County
00:15:48 - Expanding Healthcare Services Through SPA Model
00:18:36 - Launching a Healthcare Training Academy
00:21:31 - Addressing Healthcare Workforce Shortages
00:23:07 - Volunteers Becoming Medical Professionals
00:24:50 - Expanding Access to Vocational Training
00:27:29 - Serving Uninsured Patients Through Community Partnerships
00:30:25 - The Value of Primary Care: Saving Money and Lives
00:33:14 - Dignified Experience: Exploring Good Samaritan Gwinnett