Community Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM)
Janet Sharer has extensive nursing experience spanning several decades, with a current role as a Chronic Disease Management Nurse at Community Volunteers in Medicine since 2009, focusing on pre-Diabetic and Diabetic patients. Janet's career includes positions as a Staff RN and Smoking Cessation Counselor, educating individuals on health risks associated with smoking cessation. Additionally, Janet serves as an RN, BSN with AREUFIT Health Services, Inc., and has worked as a Patient Navigator for private patients since 1992, facilitating care coordination. Janet's involvement in community initiatives includes founding the Mercy Suburban Hospital Auxiliary and serving as Community Outreach Director for Great Valley Community Outreach, addressing vital needs for underserved populations. Janet's leadership experience extends to board roles, including the Suburban General Foundation Board and the Pennsylvania Association of Hospital Auxiliaries. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Widener University.
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Community Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM)
CVIM is a community-based, volunteer nonprofit organization providing quality, coordinated medical and dental care to low income, working people in the Chester County region without insurance, enabling them to continue to be contributing members of the community. The program is designed to provide services for those individuals whose income is at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty guidelines and are not eligible for Medical Assistance, Medicare, VA benefits or the Children’s Health Insurance Program. CVIM welcomes clients without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, handicap, or ability to pay for health care services.