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Where health-care is a 'right'

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"...I didn't realize there were still people in this world that still cared so much for other people instead of just themselves."

Our work was featured in a recent article in the Philadelphia Daily News:

Jeffries went to the Clinic after her daughter forced her to go, she said, with a laugh. "I was extremely depressed . . . and I was extremely apprehensive about going to a free clinic."After going, she said, "I felt completely at ease. I didn't realize there were still people in this world that still cared so much for other people instead of just themselves."

Mother Marie Swayze featured in October 13's "Coming of Age" section on WHYY

From October 13's Coming of Age feature on WHYY, Philadelphia's public radio station:

First as a nun and then as an Episcopal priest, Marie Swayze was looking for ways to translate her spiritual beliefs, into practical acts of compassion to help the less fortunate.

Joe & Carol's Story

Joe and Carol Gotaskie

Joe and Carol Gotaskie were recently featured in a Philadelphia Daily News story about the health care debate in Washington. Listen to Joe speak about his experience as one of the many uninsured people in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Be sure to read the full Daily News story as well.

We're on NBC's "Today Show"!

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The Clinic was featured on NBC's Today Show recently. In case you missed it, here's the clip directly from NBC's web site:

Merck Vaccination Award

Eric Sharpe, Merck Representative Presents Dr. Stuart With Award
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Dr. Stuart Receives Award

Dr. Stuart was recognized for National Immunization Awareness Month. Every year Merck recognizes individuals who stand out as an advocate for vaccination and its value to public health. Dr. Stuart is a leader both in the community and in the field of public health, comments Eric Sharpe as he presented the award to Dr. Stuart. Along with the award is a charitable donation to the Center for Disease Control.

Philadelphia's NBC 10 Features The Clinic

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Philadelphia's NBC 10 featured The Clinic in a report on July 9.

CBS 3 Philadelphia's Stephanie Stahl featured The Clinic in the Health Report, April '09

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Stephanie Stahl and the CBS 3 Team Reported on Free Clinic's and featured The Clinic and Dr. Stuart

To see the complete article follow this link:

http://cbs3.com/health/Health.Alert.Stephanie.2.981436.html

Dr. Stuart featured in Woman's World March '09 Issue

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Dr. Stuart is Doing Good in Woman's World Magazine

It only takes one person to make a difference...
And sometimes the simplest ideas can be revolutionary.  When Dr. Lorna Stuart's heart ached because so many people didn't have health insurance, she found a way to help...and now 51,000 patients lead happier, healthier lives!
 

Volunteer Doctors Receive Citizen's Award

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Dr. Kienzle and Dr. Mark Honored By Phoenixville Mayor

Two of The Clinic's volunteer physicians were honored at Phoenixville's 11th Annual Citizen Recognition Award ceremony.  W. Steven Mark, MD and G. Edward Kienzle, MD, received awards from Mayor Leo Scoda for their contributions to the local community as volunteer physicians for The Clinic.

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