With the dedicated service of volunteer physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, the Bluffton Jasper VIM provides care to our friends and neighbors in Bluffton and Jasper County who are without medical insurance.
Presently in the U.S., there are over 250,000 retired physicians; 350,000 nurses; and 40,000 dentists. Most are looking for a meaningful way to spend their retirement. Not only do many retired medical professionals still want to practice, they need to practice. Serving those in need is as therapeutic for the caregiver as it is for the care recipient.

Our Current Medical Staff
- 17 Doctors
- 18 Nurses
- 75 Non-Medical Administrative Volunteers
2019 Board of Directors
George David, Chairman of the Board
Semi-Retired Business Executive, Belfair resident
Barbara Elbertson,Vice Chair
Retired Management from Johnson & Johnson
Tom Upshaw, Treasurer
Retired President and CEO Palmetto Electric Cooperative
Joe Pantano, Secretary
Retired Management from GM
Daniel Henderson
Attorney Partner, PMPED
Dot Jeger
Retired Management, Marketing & Consulting
Rev. Renty Kitty
Staff, Jasper County
Richard Reed
Real Estate
L. Martin Sauls, III
Owner, Saul’s Funeral Home
Ron Smith, MD
BJVIM, Medical Director
Pamela Toney
BJVIM Executive Director
Alexina Harter
Vice President, Palmetto State Bank – Bluffton
Jennifer Brown
ex officio Founder
Bill Herbkersman
ex officio Developer


