MKHC Caring Clinicians

We have officially launched our first year-round, peer-to-peer fundraising initiative to provide ongoing support for the Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic (MKHC) and the Montgomery County patients it serves. As you may know, fundraising is a team sport, and we aim to build a dream team filled with caring clinicians (including practicing and retired doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals) who are willing to start or elevate their philanthropy by helping us raise at least $50,000 this fiscal year (July 2025-June 2026). Clinicians who join the team will help lead efforts to recruit new MKHC donors and/or fundraisers. They may also choose to become donors themselves if they are not already.
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All team members will be recognized for their efforts, including being featured in Reach's newsletter, on MKHC's webpage, and/or on various social media platforms. They will also be recognized on a virtual and/or physical wall alongside other MKHC supporters. Additionally, they will be honored at a special Cocktails at the Clinic event at the end of the fiscal year.
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Join the team today and help us continue to give the gift of better health.

Anxious to get started as a fundraiser? Help us connect with more healthcare professionals by sharing our MKHC Caring Clinicians flyer with your networks!

Our Progress

Goal: $50,000

Raised: $34,684

Why Join Us

Top Reasons to Join

Community Empowerment

Your contribution empowers individuals by providing opportunities and resources to help them lead healthier lives.

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Mission-Driven Impact

Your contribution directly supports MKHC, which provides culturally appropriate healthcare to uninsured, Medicare, and Medicaid patients who need it most.

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Improved Quality of Life

Your efforts help meet essential needs, contributing to a better quality of life for medically underserved populations.

Transparency and Accountability

MKHC is committed to transparency in its operations. Donors can trust that their contributions are used effectively to create real change in the community.

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Personal Fulfillment

Donating your time, talent, or treasure makes you a part of a community of like-minded supporters. As part of the MKHC community, you'll connect with other compassionate givers and volunteers who strive to give back.

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Inclusivity

MKHC focuses on diverse audiences, ensuring that individuals from various backgrounds and cultures can access the support they need.

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Meet our team

MKHC Caring Clinicians

MKHC Board CHAIR

Donna Perry, MD

Dr. Donna Perry is a retired pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist with a distinguished career in military and public health service. She served as Director of Adolescent Medicine at the National Naval Medical Hospital in Bethesda and later became Division Chief following the merger with Walter Reed Army Medical Center. From 1992 to 2002, she also directed the Triservices Cystic Fibrosis Clinic, providing care for military dependents. After retiring from the Navy, Dr. Perry spent nearly 13 years with Indian Health Services in Chinle, Arizona, where she served as Chief of Medical Staff and consultant for preventive medicine. Since returning to Rockville in 2015, she has served on the boards of the Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic and the Primary Care Coalition. Dr. Perry is active in Rockville United Church and enjoys traveling and fitness activities.

MKHC Board member

Jackie Lobien, RN

Jackie Lobien is an MKHC board member and retired registered nurse. As the director of Capital Region Research (CAPRES) at Johns Hopkins University, she played a key role in developing and managing CAPRES, which expands research opportunities across Johns Hopkins Community Hospitals. Jackie earned her BS in Nursing from Valparaiso University and is a Certified Research Professional. She is active in professional organizations such as ACRP and PRIM&R, and participates in advocacy efforts with NAMI and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Jackie is also deeply involved in her church, The Lutheran Church of St. Andrew, where she serves on the Global Mission Team, Parish Nursing Team, and Mental Health Committee. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, camping, and reading.

MKHC Medical Director

Angie Lazarus, MD

Dr. Angeline Lazarus is a pulmonologist and the medical director of the Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic, a role she assumed in January 2022. A graduate of Madras University, she completed her early medical training and service as a general medical officer in India before moving to the U.S. in 1972. She completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine, served as a Staff Internist at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, and later joined the Navy, where she completed a pulmonary fellowship and served as a career medical officer until retiring as a captain in 2004.

Following her Navy career, Dr. Lazarus practiced pulmonology at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for 14 years and continued as a volunteer provider until 2023. She is a professor of medicine at the Uniformed Services University and a recipient of numerous teaching honors, including the Jane F. Desforges Distinguished Teacher Award and Mastership from the American College of Physicians. She remains dedicated to medical education and mentorship.

"Like all physicians, I like to contribute to the wellness of our community. Through MKHC, I have an opportunity to do so by serving as a voluntary medical provider as well as a financial donor. I know many physicians want to help but may not be aware of available opportunities. The MKHC Caring Clinicians initiative is one of several ways to support the health of our community."