Kate Bradley discusses the local Petros Health Council’s response to an altercation with the clinic’s doctor, Chester Caster. He tirelessly incited clinic opposition among community members and rallied to take over, but Kate’s determination to protect the clinic was stalwart. Several members of the council are mentioned, including Billy Christopher, Jim Schercks, Junior Coontz, Martin DeLaney, Juanita Henry, and Joyce Brown. Kate also shares how Dick Couto was involved in the fight to safeguard both her and the clinic–namely as it regards media coverage. Follow this link to another clip about the altercation itself. Follow this link for access to the full-length interview.
Recorded October 2017 in Wartburg, Tenn.