Rhakevia R. Carter
Nurse Practitioner
Oslo Cole
Registered Dietician
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition from the University of Tennessee at Martin, class of 1982. As a lifelong member of Rock of Ages CME church, I have been attending services there since birth. I am a proud father of two children and happily married to Dr. Peatchola Jones-Cole. Additionally, I am an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
Crystal Harris
Nurse Practitioner
Yousef Jefferson
Dentist
My name is Yousef Jefferson and I am originally from Texas. I am happily married and have three children that keep us on our toes. My faith in God the Father, Son, Holy Spirit guides my life and why I currently serve through CCHS. I believe that each one of my patients is sacred and I hope this is reflected in how I care for them. I have around 20 years of experience as a dentist. Most of my free time involves my children but I do enjoy studying the Bible, traveling the world, and learning languages. I speak four languages including: English, Arabic, Tigrinya, and Spanish.
Fabrice Kamgang
Clinical Pharmacist
Grace Kim
Dentist
Carmishia Lowery
Physician Assistant
Carmishia Lowery, PA-C is a licensed Physician Assistant in Tennessee and Mississippi with a comprehensive skill set, including expertise in emergency response, routine clinical protocols, and medication management. She holds a bachelor's in chemistry from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan and a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois. She has been board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)since 2009, with additional certifications in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) as well as controlled substance registration certificates from the drug enforcement administration (DEA). She is experienced in various healthcare settings, from hospitalist roles at Methodist Medical Group to primary and acute care at Christ Community Health Services, Premise Health, and Intervention Arms Medical Centers addressing conditions across diverse age groups. She demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional development and providing quality patient care to the underserved through membership with the National Health Service Corps, which specializes in increasing access to quality healthcare in communities with significant healthcare shortages. She is a member of North Eastside Church of Christ.
Niyokia Meacham
Nurse Practitioner
Tara C. Samples
Clinical Psychologist
Tara Samples, Ph.D., LCP-HSP is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Health Service Provider (TN) and Nationally Certified Health Service Psychologist. Dr. Samples is the Clinical Psychologist at our Raleigh Clinic, a Behavioral Health Team Lead and the Director of the Behavioral Health Training program at CCHS which includes the doctoral psychology residency, postdoctoral fellowship and masters and doctoral practicum students in psychology, counseling and social work. She has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University, a M.S. in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University and a B.S. in Human Services from Point University (formerly Atlanta Christian College). She completed an APA Internship at the Charles George Veteran’s Administration Hospital with rotations in Primary Care/Health Psychology, PTSD and Substance Abuse. She completed her Postdoctoral work through the Counseling Center at Lincoln Christian University. Dr. Samples has provided behavioral health care for over 20 years, first as a Licensed Professional Counselor and later as Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Prior to joining CCHS she worked as an Assistant Professor of Counseling and Psychology at Lincoln Christian University. Dr. Samples has worked in inpatient and outpatient, private practice and public health settings in Ga, NC, IL and TN. Her clinical interests are in the areas of social justice in healthcare, trauma informed care, health psychology, resilience in the face of trauma and abuse, and the integration of mental health and spirituality. When she is not in the clinic you may find her spending time with her family, supporting the local music and arts community, or gardening.
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Tara Seay
Licensed Professional Counselor / Director of Family Solutions
Tara Seay is a native Memphian, born and raised. She attended The Central High school, obtained a B.A. in Criminal Justice with concentration in Pre-law from Lemoyne-Owen College, and M.A. in Mental Health Counseling with specialties in marriage and family, crisis management, substance abuse, and forensic counseling.
She has worked in several counseling environments such as private practice, community outreach and mental health, residential, in-patient psychiatric assessment center, and in home family therapy. She holds certifications in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Problem Sexual Behavior, Collaborative Problem Solving, Trauma Informed Care, and Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach for adolescent substance abuse.
She is currently the Site Director and Family Therapist of the Family Solutions at the Raleigh Christ Community Clinic.
Luke Taylor
Dentist
Dr. Luke Taylor is a general dentist who has worked at Christ Community Health Services since the fall of 2021. He graduated dental school in 2020 from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in southern California and completed a hospital based dental residency program from 2020-2021 at the University of Washington, Seattle. He then joined CCHS as a Dental Public Health Fellow and stayed on as a member of the CMDA Dental Residency Plus program. He loves working with his patients at CCHS to provide excellent and affordable dental care.
Kara Thomas
Nurse Practitioner
Jonathan Verdell
Physician
As a family physician with fellowship training in surgical obstetrics, I have a passion for providing medically excellent, compassionate, and Christ-centered whole-person care for individuals and their families. It is a joy to be able to walk with mothers through pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum care, and then to care for their children through the early years and beyond. I am also honored and humbled to be able to develop ongoing relationships with my adult and elderly patients as we navigate chronic health conditions and address lifestyle behaviors that may contribute to those conditions. Above all, I believe that Jesus is the true healer of people and our communities and is the source of my ability to serve, and I strive daily to join Him in the work He is already doing in the lives of my patients. Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Kimberly Wilson
Nurse Practitioner
Zakiya D. Woods
Physician
My name is Dr. Zakiya Woods, and I am a board-certified pediatrician. I am a native Memphian who has a passion to improve the health of youth in our great city. I take pride in working together with families to achieve this goal.
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