Rutland credits her husband Gregory with helping to make the new clinic a reality. A businessman and realtor with extensive experience, he encouraged her to open the clinic and handled many of the details involved in setting up its business operation, including finding the Karl road property. With an interest in providing services to the elderly in their homes, as well as in assisted living and extended care facilities, Kalu recalled when Rutland contacted her about being a partner in the clinic. “I told her yes, yes, I’m on board,” she said with a laugh. “The clinic has so much potential, especially with the population it will be serving.” She describes the community as, “a little bit of everyone.”
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“There are many immigrants in the area,” Conteh added. “There are Caucasians, Hispanics, Somalis and people from other parts of Africa, as well as many refugees. Already there are a lot of people wanting to get into the clinic.” While the clinic has received its Medicare and Medicaid certification and is in the process of completing contracts with various insurance companies, it will also offer treatment on a “cash pay” basis for the community’s many uninsured residents. “We will keep our fees reasonable and offer pre-paid packages of services to encourage people to take care of their health,” Rutland said. The clinic will also accommodate walk-in patients who do not have an appointment. Rutland is responsible for naming the clinic. A person of faith, she explained that the clinic is named after the biblical Mount Gilead. “It was a place that was holy and special to a lot of people. I think it is appropriate for us because we want to serve a multitude of people of many races and backgrounds.” They hope to add additional facilities and services in the future.
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