Darrin's Story

Darrin Garcia is a devoted father and son. He is also a kidney transplant recipient and a member of BMC’s Patient Family Advisory Council (PFAC). This diverse group of patients, families, and staff come together to help improve the patient experience at BMC and achieve our mission of equitable care for all. ⁣

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Monique's Story

Monique Brown is a lifelong BMC patient and a proud member of BMC’s Patient Family Advisory Council (PFAC). This diverse group of patients, families, and staff comes together every month to help improve the patient experience at BMC and achieve our mission of equitable care for all.

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Monique also spoke about her experience with the PFAC for Patient Experience Week, saying, "We have a duty to serve people who maybe don't have a voice. We can speak up for them. So let's do it."

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Sebra's Story

After almost 40 years as a nurse and case manager at BMC, Sebra Barcuis, MSN RN CCM, retired in 2014 to care for her mother’s complex medical needs. Her mother sadly passed away in 2021. A year later, Sebra joined BMC’s Patient Family Advisory Council (PFAC) to lend her invaluable perspective as both a patient’s loved one and a former employee. Our PFAC brings together a diverse group of patients, families, and staff every month to help improve the patient experience and achieve our mission of equitable care for all. Thank you, Sebra!

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Charlie's Story

Charlie Grimes is a retired lawyer who became a member of BMC’s Patient Family Advisory Council (PFAC) last year. The PFAC is a diverse group of patients, families, and staff who meet every month to help improve the patient experience at BMC and achieve our mission of equitable care for all.

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Mark's Story

Mark joined BMC’s Patient Family Advisory Council (PFAC) as a way to give back to our community. 
Every month, this diverse group of patients, families, and staff comes together to help improve the patient experience at BMC and fulfill our mission of providing equitable care for all.

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