Mission of Mercy raises awareness of health needs
Published in http://explorecarroll.com/news/2461/news-briefs/ on 03/04/2009
Mission of Mercy, a nonprofit that provides free health care to Carroll County residents who could not otherwise afford it, is holding a series of open houses to give the public an inside look at its operations and — hopefully in the minds of administrators — inspire more individuals to donate or volunteer.
The free, one-hour tours, dubbed Coffee with MOM, include a continental breakfast. They will be held at the Barrell House, 10 Distillery Drive, Westminster, where Mission of Mercy's mobile clinic treats medical and dental patients on its periodic stops in Westminster.
The dates are March 4 and 18, April 15 and 29 and May 6 and 27.
Mission of Mercy's client load has spiked as the economy has worsened.
The organization needs doctors and dentists who can volunteer a day or two a month, and also nurses to staff clinics. The operation also needs monetary donations.
MOM officials said clients include not just the unemployed, but also those who are employed but are still either uninsured or under-insured, insofar as they cannot afford their co-payments or need treatment not covered by insurance.
Those interested in attending a Coffee with MOM open house should call 410-857-4811.
Information is also available at www.aMissionofMercy.org.
— Bob Allen
20090304 Mission of Mercy raises awareness of health needs
SDOSM 20090309
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
Published in http://explorecarroll.com/news/2461/news-briefs/ on 03/04/2009
Mission of Mercy, a nonprofit that provides free health care to Carroll County residents who could not otherwise afford it, is holding a series of open houses to give the public an inside look at its operations and — hopefully in the minds of administrators — inspire more individuals to donate or volunteer.
The free, one-hour tours, dubbed Coffee with MOM, include a continental breakfast. They will be held at the Barrell House, 10 Distillery Drive, Westminster, where Mission of Mercy's mobile clinic treats medical and dental patients on its periodic stops in Westminster.
The dates are March 4 and 18, April 15 and 29 and May 6 and 27.
Mission of Mercy's client load has spiked as the economy has worsened.
The organization needs doctors and dentists who can volunteer a day or two a month, and also nurses to staff clinics. The operation also needs monetary donations.
MOM officials said clients include not just the unemployed, but also those who are employed but are still either uninsured or under-insured, insofar as they cannot afford their co-payments or need treatment not covered by insurance.
Those interested in attending a Coffee with MOM open house should call 410-857-4811.
Information is also available at www.aMissionofMercy.org.
— Bob Allen
20090304 Mission of Mercy raises awareness of health needs
SDOSM 20090309
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
