Dash to the Door run/walk back this year

“Dash to the Door provides significant and much-needed funding that allows Beersheba Springs Medical Clinic to meet the medical needs of patients in more than 17 counties in Middle Tennessee,” BSMC Executive Director Mandy Eller said. “The clinic and its patients are grateful beneficiaries of the strong community spirit championed by our enthusiastic Dash to the Door supporters.”

Since its beginning in 2015, Dash to the Door has raised more than $175,000 for BSMC.

“After 2020 and 2021’s virtual races, we look forward to welcoming the community back in person for this annual summertime event as we celebrate our nation’s independence,” Eller added.

To register for the event visit runsignup.com/Race/TN/BeershebaSprings/DashtotheDoor. Participants should arrive by 7:30 a.m. in front of the clinic (located at 19592 State Highway 56) prior to the 8:00 a.m. start time.

The BSMC is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) medical facility established by and for the community of Beersheba Springs located in Grundy County (Tennessee). The clinic, which opened on November 21, 2010, averages 1,700 patient visits annually and is staffed by a nurse practitioner, medical assistant, office manager, and volunteer physicians from St. Thomas and Erlanger.

The facility provides comprehensive ambulatory medical services for the community, including diagnosis and treatment of acute episodic illness as well as ongoing supervision of chronic diseases, minor wound management, injury stabilization and arrangement of hospital and specialist referrals. The clinic also provides prenatal and well-child care along with family planning.

The BSMC Dental Clinic opened in June 2019 and serves a vital need in the community. In 2020-2021, BSMC served 41 patients and performed 297 extractions. The clinic will begin regular, expanded clinic days again in August of 2022. They are currently constructing a denture lab to restore a higher quality of life for their patients.