Hutson initiated the Caring for Cullman Concert benefit fundraiser in 2015, which became the clinic’ s signature fundraising event for seven years. With the clinic’ s upcoming move to larger acreage, she wanted to put together an on-site and outdoors event, so she created the Caring for Cullman Health and Wellness Day, which debuted in September 2025. The event featured live stage sessions, interactive demonstrations, health and wellness resources, free health screenings, food trucks and giveaways.
“ The event was designed to bring health and wellness resources together in one accessible, family-friendly space,” she said.“ It brought people together, connected families with essential health and wellness resources and strengthened partnerships among local providers. Most importantly, it inspired healthier living across our community.
“ It allowed us to partner with other agencies who provide free services and other medical service providers who offered their services on-site. The people that attended received a wealth of information, really seemed to enjoy it, and most took home a door prize.”
The Good Samaritan Board of Directors includes Susan Copeland( Chair), Lori McGrath( Vice Chair), Cheri Cobbs( Treasurer), Amanda Stansberry( Secretary), Dylan Skipper, Charna Brown, Kelsie Butler, Adam Clark, Jeremy Cline, Ory Hampton, Zach Lee, Mike McCurley, Tommy Warhurst and Dr. Katie Vintson.
Dr. Jeremy Stidham serves as the clinic’ s Medical Director.
“ Dr. Stidham is a perfect fit for us,” said Hutson.“ He is not only a great physician, but he’ s also a great administrator and an all-around great person,” said Hutson.“ He has a heart of gold, and we’ re very blessed to have him.”
The clinic’ s full-time staff includes Hutson, Patient Assistance Program Advocate Susan Kirk( CPhT), Nurse Practitioner Patricia Calvert( CRNP), Office Manager Heather Murphey( CPhT), Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist Gayla Pierce( LPN), Pharmacy Technician Jessica Harbison( CPhT) and Receptionist Lindsey Stracener( CMAA). The part-time staff consists of Social Services Advocate Kellie Britton and Community Engagement Coordinator Susan Crane. In addition to staff, the clinic is fortunate to have numerous clinical and non-clinical volunteers.
Among the clinic’ s many needs in terms of donation, Hutson noted that electronic wrist
Founding Good Samaritan Clinic director Jerry Jacob, left, joins current director Jolanda Hutson in April 2024 in celebrating the announcement of the new $ 2.8 million facility that will serve as the permanent new home for the no-cost health care provider. Jacob served as Good Samaritan’ s first director, helping to open its doors to the Cullman community when the nonprofit first offered its services to financially constrained local patients in 2004.
PHOTO BY BENJAMIN BULLARD
blood pressure cuffs and digital thermometers are a priority. She encouraged supporters to consider donating through the clinic’ s website at www. goodsamaritancullman. com. Information can also be found at Good Samaritan’ s pages on Facebook and Instagram. Hutson may be contacted at 256- 255-5964 and jhutson @ goodsamaritancullman. com.
Hutson acknowledges the importance of fulfilling the Biblical Good Samaritan’ s example of helping one’ s neighbor in a time of need. Every morning at 7:50 a. m., staff and volunteers meet at the nurses’ desk to pray.
“ We share a short devotion, and then we lift up the patients that are on the schedule for that day,” she said.“ It’ s not uncommon for our patients to ask us to pray for them. I feel God is honored and He blesses us beyond what we can even imagine. God knows when we have a need, and He is always there to fulfil it. I know that I was called to be here, and I believe that everyone on our staff feels the same.”
Dr. Jeremy Stidham, seen in an exam room at the clinic, serves as the Good Samaritan’ s Medical Director.
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