A Model of Justice: Concierge Care for the Poor

Quotes

• "We wanted to heal like Jesus... it was always the physical body and the soul, forgiveness, inclusion in the community, touch, things that people needed that were a little bit different than what it seemed like based on their disease."

• "When God sees poor communities, he does not see neediness. He does not see garbage. He does not see crime. He sees assets. He sees image bearers."

• "The truth is, Jesus is the most important person in your clinic. And because we are the body of Christ, we all are the most important person in the clinic."

Dr. Angela Bymaster discussed her work at Healing Grove Health Center in San Jose, where she uses a unique concierge care model to fund medical, spiritual, and cultural support for uninsured and low-income residents. She shared stories of community transformation, highlighting the clinic’s focus on asset-based development, deep relationships, and faith, and emphasized that the true strength of the clinic comes from its people and its Christ-centered mission.