IN MEMORIAM

THOSE WHO INSPIRED US

MELVIN HO, MD

On May 28, 2021 our beloved friend and team member Dr. Melvin Ho passed away after a valiant battle with a very aggressive and fast-moving form of cancer. Last year’s annual report theme, “Celebrating the Spirit of the Volunteer,” personifies, exemplifies and speaks volumes about Dr. Ho. A loving, faith-filled volunteer physician—he clothed himself with kindness and charity at all times.

Dr. Ho graduated from The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1971, starting his career as a pediatrician. Years later he took advantage of a training opportunity necessitated by a provider shortage to become a dermatologist. The Clinic was blessed to have him as a volunteer provider for 12 years, starting shortly after the Clinic first opened.

During his final days, Dr. Ho called the Clinic to say goodbye—it was his hope to visit us, but one not realized. He told us “we were doing great work” and that “the Clinic was going to do well.” We thank him for his years of service, and will honor his memory by continuing to serve the patients he deeply cared for, and cared about.

KATHLEEN MOORE, RN

Kathleen Moore, RN, was a stalwart volunteer since the Clinic’s earliest days. She joined the Clinic team prior to our official opening, and was chosen as our first Director of Nursing. She was perfectly suited for the role, having worked for many years in a clinic environment, and in complex public health settings. Kathleen set the plans – still in use today – for protocols surrounding patient registration, nursing evaluation and medical exams. Her experience was matched by her deep empathy for others, her quick wit and unrelenting attention to detail.

Her Clinic colleagues remember her quiet and simple presence that provided ease and comfort to patients and brought calm and reassurance to staff and volunteers during the most hectic times. Above all, it was clear to those who worked with her that she was a servant of God, doing what she was meant to do in the most loving and compassionate way. Her dedication and spirit to the Clinic will be eternally in our hearts and will continue to serve as our inspiration.