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April 28, 2021
Upcoming Events
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  • May 6-12: National Nurse's Week
Supply Donation Spotlight
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  • Stamps
Volunteer Opportunities
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  • Join our golf committee for the September golf tournament!
COVID-19 Vaccine Information:
All Texans aged 16+ are now eligible for the COVID19 vaccine!

Find providers, eligibility, and additional information regarding the vaccine at the resources below -

Message from the CEO:
Nurses Week 2021
Romans 15:1: We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves.

This year's National Nurses Week is May 6-12. We are getting ready to celebrate the staff and volunteer nurses at TOMAGWA that make our mission possible. The nurses at TOMAGWA exemplify being the "hands and feet" of Jesus that keep our community healthy. Our prayers of strength, health, and hope are with you every day as you serve so diligently with care. Thank you to all our nurses!

I’d also like to update you on our patient care progress as we continue to navigate services amidst the coronavirus pandemic. TOMAGWA has been able to restore clinical services in Montgomery County at the Magnolia clinic location for the first time since the onset of the pandemic. In March alone, over 150 patients have benefited from medical, lab, pharmaceutical, and case management services. Our Harris County center in Tomball has had over 2,000 visits during the first quarter of 2021. As we continue to operate under strict COVID protocols to maintain our perfect safety record for patients and staff, we appreciate your patience with our still restricted visitor policy.

Thanks to our partner, Houston Methodist, for vaccinating TOMAGWA staff back in December, and with our current onsite vaccination efforts for existing patients, we anticipate restoring to full operations gradually and methodically over the next few months. The safety of those who support us and those we care for continue to remain our top priority.

Blessings to you all and thank you for your precious hearts towards those most in need.
Join the Golf Tournament Committee for the September 2021 Golf Tournament!
If you're interested in joining the planning committee, please contact Katina Mein,
Senior Director of Development,
at katinam@tomagwa.org or 832.559.5215
Volunteer Spotlight: Captain Monica Chau
Monica Chau is a volunteer dentist at TOMAGWA and a Captain in the Army National Guard. She began volunteering at TOMAGWA in July 2019. Captain Chau began volunteering because she has always grown up with the mindset to help her community and discovered TOMAGWA after dental school. She found it was a way to use the skills gained in school to give back to those less fortunate. "Growing up, our community provided a foundation for my sisters and I as we tackled difficult obstacles," Captain Chau said, "[it] helped give us the strength needed to persevere."

At TOMAGWA, Captain Chau is critical to saving patients time, as they no longer have to travel or get stuck on a wait list at other clinics, and tens of thousands of dollars.
Dr. Janice Nguyen, Dental Director at TOMAGWA, described Captain Chau as "compassionate, kind, and jubilant." Dr. Nguyen went on to describe her as "a part of our TOMAGWA family."
Captain Chau finds volunteering at TOMAGWA meaningful due to the interactions she has with everyone at TOMAGWA. Either with patients, staff, or other health care providers. She described it as always being a memorable experience each time she volunteers.

Outside of volunteering, Captain Chau serves in the Army National Guard to ensure soldiers are dentally ready. Additionally, this year she has served on special COVID-19 Operations. While maintaining her service, Captain Chau still finds the time to consistently volunteer at TOMAGWA. "We are appreciative of every thing Captain Chau does and we're blessed that she is so dedicated to our patients," Dr. Nguyen said.
Updates for New and Existing Patients
Specialty Clinics and Patient Announcements
  • Tuesday Mornings - Well Woman Exams
  • Wednesday & Thursday Mornings - Dr. Campbell & Dr. Hemmati for Vision Appointments
  • Thursday Mornings - Food Pharmacy Pick Up

*All dates are by appointment only
Federally Qualified Health Center Look-A-Like Application FAQ's
As TOMAGWA moves from a safety-net charity clinic to a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), there have been many questions from the community about the process and what changes will occur. Every month, this section will work to address many of the common questions TOMAGWA receives. If you have any additional questions, please email admin@tomagwa.org.
Q. Will TOMAGWA continue to prioritize care for the uninsured even though it will now accept Medicare and Medicaid?
A. Yes! TOMAGWA will still maintain complete control of its payor mix and ensure "those most in need" continue to be our priority. In fact, under FQHC guidelines, we will be able to treat a broader range of uninsured patients regardless of income.
Q. How will TOMAGWA's board authority and governance change?
A. TOMAGWA will not only continue to have a board of directors composed of its community members, but 51% of the board will now also consist of patients to ensure quality and patient experience remain our focus.
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