Dr. Ben Andrews, MD, is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine and HIV care. He completed his medical education and residency at Baylor College of Medicine and Emory University. Dr. Andrews believes that Jesus Christ is the true healer of individuals and their communities, and this faith-based philosophy informs his approach to patient care. He is dedicated to providing compassionate and high-quality medical care to his patients.

Emily Balducci, PA-C, is a skilled physician assistant specializing in primary care. She graduated from Christian Brothers University, where she gained the knowledge and skills necessary for excellent patient care. Emily is dedicated to promoting health and building strong relationships with her patients.

I am a graduate of the University of Memphis and UTHSC College of Dentistry Class of 2006. I have been employed at CCHS for 15 years and have been the Dental Director for almost 5 years. It has been a blessing working with great people while also being an advocate to and for our communities. My spare time is dedicated between family and exercising. I love college sports and enjoy watching college football the most!

Dr. Kanesha L. Moore serves at Christ Community Health Services’ Frayser Health Center, bringing a heart for healing and a passion for empowering others. A native of Memphis and graduate of Ridgeway High School, Dr. Moore earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology, Pre-Med from Spelman College and completed both her master’s and PhD at the University of Memphis with her Ph.D. being in Counseling Psychology. Her journey with Christ Community began during her graduate training, where she felt called to give back to the community that raised her. Dr. Moore believes that Christ is the ultimate healer and considers it a blessing to serve Him by walking alongside others in their path toward healing and wholeness. Outside of her clinical work, Dr. Moore leads fun and inspiring dance classes for the youth and adults where she teaches others to "Have a Blast getting Fine, Fit, and Confident!" She also enjoys traveling and spending time with her loved ones.

Dr. Oxner is a native Memphian who loves to serve others in the name of Jesus! Since graduating from the University of Tennessee’s College of Dentistry in 2017, he has served several communities throughout the Memphis metropolitan area. He understands that most patients don’t look forward to dental treatment, but he considers it his calling to make each patient as comfortable as possible. He strives to share the love of Jesus through his enthusiasm, positive energy, and gentle approach. Ultimately, it is essential to Dr. Oxner that each patient feels well cared for and valued. In his free time, he enjoys building, exercising, and spending time outside.

Jada Palmer is a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner who earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and completed her graduate studies at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Driven by a passion to care for individuals across every stage of life, Jada chose the family nurse practitioner path to blend personalized care with public health principles that support wellness, health education, and spiritual growth. Outside of her work in healthcare, Jada enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, and caring for her beloved dogs.

Iliet Payan loves helping her patients.

M. Darleen Richardson is a Family Nurse Practitioner who follows evidence-based practice guidelines, providing primary and emergency health care services to patients of all ages. Her aim is to deliver high-quality care through effective diagnoses and treatment plans. Darleen earned her undergraduate degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Master of Science in Nursing from Rutgers University. She taught nursing at Howard University for seven years and worked for six years at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Washington, DC. Her professional background includes cardiac telemetry and primary care, focusing on preventive care, weight management, nutrition, and chronic illnesses. She adopts a holistic Christian approach, fostering trusting relationships with her patients.

Dr. Audrey VanWylen is a board certified family medicine doctor who completed her medical school and family medicine residency training at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. She has been seeing patients at CCHS since 2013. She feels drawn here by the opportunity to serve the Memphis community especially patients that are uninsured or underinsured. She practices full spectrum family medicine, but is also accredited by AAHIVM to provide HIV care and PrEP services and enjoys providing women’s health services including family planning and prenatal care. She is the lead clinician for our Refugee Health Clinic and enjoys welcoming patients from around the world. When not at work, she you’ll find her outdoors with her husband and 3 children, reading books, and exploring all the wonderful things the Memphis area has to offer. One of her favorite Bible verses is Micah 6:8 “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”