P.O. Box 16852
Bristol, VA 24209-6852
info@crossroadsmedicalmission.org
276.466.1600
276-466-2800 (fax)
Our mission is to extend compassionate, comprehensive healthcare in a Christian environment to individuals in need throughout the Mountain Empire regardless of race, creed, color, gender, religious affiliation, or ability to pay. We render this care to uninsured and underinsured individuals with the hope that individuals will be healthier, and communities will be strengthened.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to extend compassionate, comprehensive healthcare in a Christian environment to individuals in need throughout the Mountain Empire regardless of race, creed, color, gender, religious affiliation, or ability to pay. We render this care to uninsured and underinsured individuals with the hope that individuals will be healthier, and communities will be strengthened.
STAFF
Drs. Paul and Tim have been involved in Crossroads from its infancy, and grew out of their perception that many people were unable to access basic primary medical care. The mission's success for reaching the underserved has far exceed their expectations. They will be forever thankful and in awe of the support that the mission has received from the local community over the years.
Tim Schwob, MD
Staff Physician
An Illinois native, Tim is a board-certified family physician. He received his medical degree from Ross University in 1983, and completed his residency training in family medicine at ETSU’s Bristol Family Medicine Residency Program in 1986. He has worked emergency medicine, private practice, and in urgent care in the Tri-Cities area. He is currently the medical director of Ballad Health’s urgent care clinics and their Telemedicine program, as well as a provider in both services.
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He and his wife, Tammy, have been married since 1986. She works for a local respiratory care company, and is involved in children’s Sunday School. Their daughter, Alex, was recently married and lives in Texas with her husband Ryan.
Katie Johnson
Family Nurse Practitioner
Katie was born in Wise VA, but grew up primarily in Kingsport, TN. She is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the ANCC. She obtained her Masters Degree from ETSU, she has worked with Crossroads Medical Mission since.
She married her husband, Dale, in 2003. They have four children – Lily, Sam, Ella, and Oliver.
Jessica Watkins
Family Nurse Practitioner
A native of Elizabethton, Tennessee, Jessica is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. A graduate of E.T.S.U.’s FNP program, Jessica worked in the ICU at Sycamore Shoals Hospital and has been with Crossroads Medical Mission since June 2014.
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Jessica is an active member of Highlands Fellowship Church and volunteered with Crossroads Medical Mission at Highlands Fellowship before joining our staff.
Paul Derden, MD
Staff Physician
Paul is a board-certified family physician who received his MD from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1982. After completing his residency in family medicine in Bristol, TN, he and his wife decided to to make this area their home.
Over the years since then Paul has worked in academia, emergency medicine, family medicine, urgent care, and occupational health, basically embodying the theme of “jack of all trades, master of nothing." He is currently the medical director for Johnson City’s Employee Health Clinic.
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His wife, Jaymie, retired to grandmotherhood after careers more recently as director of the children and family ministries at State Street UMC in Bristol, VA.
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Their daughter, Bethany, works as a behavioral analyst in the area. Their son, Jonathan, is a commercial airline pilot.
Cindy Rockett
Executive Director
Her license plate reads “Rockett Power” which may be only a slight exaggeration. Cindy Rockett is unable to leap buildings in a single bound, but she IS able to drive a 43’ mobile medical clinic through the mountains of Virginia and Tennessee!
As the original and only executive director of Crossroads Medical Mission, the “Doctors’ Office on Wheels,” Cindy was named Health Care Community Hero by the Tri-Cities Business Journal and was featured in the Tri-Cities Emerging Power Series by the Bristol Herald Courier, in which they “spotlighted some of the most energetic, hardworking, influential and successful women in all areas of life across the Mountain Empire.” Cindy’s recent Master’s degree capstone project focused upon building social capital in the Mountain Empire through Crossroads Medical Mission’s corps of volunteers.
Cindy’s leadership has brought Crossroads Medical Mission from the financial abyss of having less than two month’s operating funds to a point of ongoing sustainability. She is hands-on in her approach with volunteers, patients and contributors alike. Proud of the staff, volunteers and the communities in which Crossroads Medical Mission provides health care services, Cindy plans to continue with the unique approach to providing health care to folks in need.
Sara Overbeck
Clinic Manager
Sara was born and raised in Bristol, TN, but after living throughout the Tri-Cities, she’s happy to call Bristol home again. Sara’s happiest being a mom to her two daughters, Bailey and Lucy, and wife to Kevin. She is a 200-hour registered yoga & meditation teacher who started Crossroads’ free yoga in the park series in summer 2023. Her classes focus on functional vinyasa to make your body feel good.
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When she isn’t working at Crossroads, Sara can be found spending time with her family, teaching yoga, or enjoying time outside.
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Brooke Jenkins
Community Health Worker: Patient Resiliency & Outreach Specialist
Brooke grew up in Southwest Virginia but has called Bristol home for the last 25 years. Brooke has worked in the human services field for the last 20 years as a public health worker serving as a liaison and advocate between health & social services to facilitate access to community resources and improve the quality of service delivery. Brooke is a mother to 2 spunky teens and when not at Crossroads, spends most of her time as their unpaid Uber so that they can live their best lives. Brooke is passionate about recovery, music, her pups Willie and Otis, and her faith.
Leah Lay
Community Health Worker
Leah's biography coming soon!
Erin Faust
Secret Agent
Erin grew up in Mendota, Virginia. She has been with Crossroads since 2010. Prior to working with CMM, Erin worked in commercial & industrial heating and air conditioning in sales and management before moving into her most important job of Mom.
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Erin is married to her high school sweetheart, Matt, and is mom to Nate and Reagan. She is also mom to her two shepherd dogs, Sid and Dean, and her sweet lop eared bunny, Rufus.
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CONTACT US
At Crossroads, no one stands alone.
Crossroads
Medical Mission
Tel: 276-466-1600
Fax: 276-466-2800