Meet the team
Lorna Birch, MD
Medical Director
Dewayne Benton
Transportation
Jennifer Fowler
Activities Director
Tana Meador, LCSW
Behavioral Health Therapist
Ben Hoagland, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy
Elouise Busby, PT, DPT
Director of Rehabilitation
Leah McDonough
Director of Pharmacy
Lisa Freeman, LCSW
Social Worker
Reggie Yates
Chaplain
Rebecca Matherley, MSRDLDN
Dietician
Beth has worked at Ascension Living Alexian PACE since 2014. She joined the team as the Director of Rehabilitation and in 2022 moved into the Site Director role. Prior to PACE, she served as a physical therapist at Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation, and then as Director of Outpatient Rehab at Ascension Living Alexian Village of TN.
Beth obtained her PT degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and is
Board Certified in Geriatric Physical Therapy. She is committed to the mission of PACE, which is all inclusive care for the elderly, combining medical and social services for complete wrap-around care to participants. She brings compassion, humility and a heart for service to her work.
Beth also serves as the Board Secretary for Adaptive Tai Chi International and volunteers as a Tai Chi Instructor to Veterans. She also performs regularly with Barking Legs Theater.
Beth resides locally with her husband Tom, and is the proud mother of two adult sons, Brock and Ian.
“What I enjoy most about caring for older adults at PACE is the challenge and satisfaction of providing care that leads to quality of life.”
Dr. Birch is the medical director of Alexian PACE, and has been practicing medicine at PACE for 15 years. She is certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She has served on the faculties of the Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program and the Internal Medicine Residency Program at UT College of Medicine, Chattanooga. She has extensive experience in clinic, nursing home, hospital and hospice geriatric care.
Education: MD, State University of New York at Stony Brook; Geriatric Medicine Fellowship, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein School of Medicine in Bronx, NY
Heather Leigh Stanfield is a Nurse Practitioner with 16 years of experience in primary care, long term care,and rehabilitation care. She has taught undergraduate and graduate level nursing students, as well as developed curriculum for interprofessional learning in the university setting. Heather has a passion for geriatric care and interprofessional healthcare. She previously served as President of Chattanooga Area Nurses in Advanced Practice. Heather received her certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the American Nurse Credentialing center.
Education: BS, Berry College, Mount Berry, GA; MS, Nursing, Vanderbilt University, Nashville
Dr. Beri serves patients in the clinic and long-term settings. She is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology in New Delhi, India, and later completed her internal medicine residency at UT College of Medicine.
Education: MD, Maulana
Ann Binoy is a Nurse Practitioner with experience in geriatric health and serves patients in long-term care settings. Ann has received her certification as Family Nurse Practitioner from American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Prior to joining to PACE, she worked at CHI-Memorial Health System, Parkridge Medical Center, and Emory University Hospital where she worked in CVICU, MICU, surgical units and Telemetry. She also has experience as a clinical instructor.
Education: BS, Nursing, INE, Mumbai University, India; MS, Nursing, Southern Adventist University, Collegedale
Ruth Ann is a Nurse Practitioner with broad nursing experience that includes bedside, personnel management, emergency interventions, and process improvement compliance. Prior to joining PACE, she was honored as employee of the year, and received the Nurse of Excellence Award at CHI Memorial Health System. She served as manager of the Cardiovascular Surgery Department and Assistant Director of the Cardiac Medical Surgical Care Unit at CHI Memorial Hospital. Ruth Ann has been a guest speaker at Chattanooga Heart Symposium, and is an enthusiastic community volunteer.
Education: BS, Nursing, University of Tennessee; MS, Nursing, University of Cincinnati
Dr. Alay serves patients in the clinic and long-term care settings. Prior to joining PACE she was on the faculty at UT College of Medicine and Erlanger. She served as a hospitalist at CHI Memorial for seven years, and owned a private practice for 12 years. Dr. Alay completed her residency at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas.
Education: MD, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, India
Catherine is a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner with clinical, hands on experience in geriatrics, primary care, psychiatry and palliative/end of life care. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and is board-certified through AANP. With a commitment to continuous learning and holistic care, Catherine strives to build trust and promote wellness in every patient encounter.
Education: BS, Nursing, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; MS, Nursing, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
An Ascension Living Alexian PACE team member is ready to answer your questions and provide further information on:
- How to get started on the PACE Program
- Medical care
- Social services
- Transportation and other care options
Chattanooga, TN 37404
423-781-1794