6/11/2011- Seminar on How to Start Non-Government Free Clinics
On Saturday, June 11, 2011, 35-40 people gathered in the classroom of the brand new Zarephath Health Center, in Zarephath, NJ. The purpose was to give an overview of the concept of the free clinic as the best way to care for the poor.
Jeff Weingarten (jeffreymw@gmail.com) of the NJ-2011 Project welcomed the group of ministers, physicians, civic leaders and other interested citizens.
Alieta Eck, MD gave a brief history of the Zarephath Health Center, outlining the beginnings in a 900 square foot building that had been completely flooded by Hurricane Floyd in 1999, but served as a place where the poor could access primary health care for 8 years. Last year 3600 patients were seen by volunteer physicians, nurses and support staff. This has led to the idea that more physicians would be involved if they could get medical malpractice coverage for their entire practices provided by the state. The Physicians Volunteer Protecton Act is being drafted and is being considered by several NJ legislators at this time.
Rev. Rob Cruver, Pastor of the Zarephath Christian Church, spoke of Isaiah 61 and the prediction that Jesus would come to give sight to the blind, healing to the sick and relief to the oppressed. He believes that the role of the church is to be a place of refuge for the poor. The church has gone from 150- 2,000 since the beginning of the Zarephath Health Center as people are attracted to a church that is part of a caring community, and that community receives the blessing of God.
Tom Giglio spoke of his role as the contractor who brought the current 5,000 foot building from being a school building of classrooms into a fully functioning clinic with 6 exam rooms, 3 intake rooms, a pharmacy, lab, and a large waiting and reception area. He utilized many volunteers and improved the building at 1/3 the estimated cost. The building inspector was so impressed by the story that he has the workers for private painting company paint the primer coat in all the rooms-- free of charge.
Leigh-Ann Bellew told of her work at a pro-life Room at the Inn Home for Teen Mothers, where pregnant women are given comprehensive health care and counselling. She is a candidate for the NJ Assembly in the 6th district.
Minister Frank Robinson of People for People gave an overview on the Philadelphia based program showing what started as a community outreach and has expanded to all manner of social support services. Practical support for the poor lifts them out of poverty as it teaches many life skills.
Marty Hiller is a consultant for ECHO (Empowering Church Healthcare Outreach). This remarkable organization was founded by an oil magnate John Snyder and exists to provide free consultative services to start-up free clinics, with the ambitious goal of facilitating 10,000 free clinics by 2030. ECHOclinics.org is ready to assist any church or civic group that would like to start a free clinic. Contact Marty at martyhiller@mac.com.
Nora Craig (craigscreative@gmail.com) of the NJ-2011 Project finished up with a practical work-shop on the next steps to be taken. We want to establish a hub where the free clinics can find answers and advice on the steps required to move ahead.
It appears that this group represented the seeds of at least 8 new start-up free clinics. We look forward to doing all we can to facilitate the start-ups so that there will be places for physicians to volunteer when the new VPPA law is passed in NJ. Thanks to all who participated. The turnout exceeded our expectations! Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Reader Comments (13)
I actually attended this meeting and it was very informative. Charity really does start at home and what better way to assist our poor and uninsured other than giving them a chance with good health. We are actually in the process of following in the footsteps of Drs. John and Alieta Eck. Thank you guys for the vision and the determination to make this happen for everyone.
I would like to encourage you as you have encouraged me. God is our rock and successfull it shall be. Thank you and God Bless!!
Last year 3600 patients were seen by volunteer physicians, nurses and support staff. -Alain Silberstein watch uk
Thanks for taking the time to talk about this, I feel fervently about this and I take pleasure in learning about this topic. Please, as you gain information, please update this blog with more information. wholesale hats I have found it very useful
<h2>Whether it is summer or winter, bag is the forever core for you, not mention those stars. wholesale designer handbags Today's topic is about bags. Do you know accurately how to choose the most suitable bag for yourself?cheap designer handbags What's the popular colour and style nowaday? Let's learn something toghter.Forever classical black and brown is classical and never be out of the date, such as the China wholesale LV bags. Red and lovely pink attract others' eyeballs.Big bags huge sapce. Elegant one is necessary just as brand Gucci handbags. Cool and fashion style is also the must. Luxury materials creat luxury bags, just like China cheap Juicy handBags. On the top of these, Prada also cann't be forgotten. Not all of Prada Fall 2011 is furry. designer Prada HandBags. You will find a lot of latest styles that there is must one you like. </h2>
<h2>Every year, every worldwide famouse brand publishes its newest and latest series. Those big brand bags are no different from that. D&G bags, China D&G Bag cheap wholesale which is popular among the youth, Coach Coach handbag wholesale, which is more and more close to ordinary people, and Chanel, china chanel handbags, one of the most luxuries as well as the fream of many ladies, these are all hot selling on many onine store. </h2>
thank you very much,I am worrding if I can sharing your artice in the bookmarks of society,Then more friends can talk
this problem,and than let's enjoy the dazzling ,
wholesale jeans,
discount jeans,
cheap jeans,
true religion jeans,
Armani jeans,
laguna beach jeans,
Nike Air Max,
nike air max 2009,
nike air max 24-7,
nike air max 2011,
nike air max 90,
nike air max tn,
air max 2009,
air max 24-7,
air max 2011,
air max 90,
wholesale hats,
cheap hats,
wholesale new era hats,
cheap new era hats,
Adjustable hats,
la hats,
fitted caps,
59 fifty hats,
Winter hats,
Woolen hats,
wool hats,
knitted hats,
knit hats,
crochet hats,
wholesale jacket,
cheap jacket,
discount jacket,
wholesale coat,
cheap coat,
discount coat,
wholesale suits,
discount suits,
cheap suits,
winter coat,
sport coat,
hooded coat,
nike jacket,
nike coat,
nike suits,
adidas jacket,
adidas coat,
adidas suits,
polo coat,
polo jacket,
cheap polo,
juicy suits,
thanks very much.
This is a very good article
shoulder bags,
Louis Vuitton handbags,
LV handbags
Very grateful to the author's share.
The light-weight shoes can make runners more pleasurable, about which the runners care the most. Provided with all the great flexibility and stability along with the resilient experience and ultra lightweight Deep Nike Free sipes, cheap nike free may make you running more specialist. Your muscle tissue will probably be stimulated effectively through the sipes upper shoe. In a word, the womens nike free 3.0 is usually named the lightest one within the Nike Free Run series, a pair of men's size US 9 shoe is all about 8.2 ounce. In summer season running , this pair of running footwear is definitely an correct decision.2005 is usually a special year, for Nike made their earliest pair cheap womens nike free. The Nike Frees Sneakers bring the barefoot training idea and don't make the cost of foot injuries. For the wonderful demand of athletics efficiency, Nike Firm let the athletics running as though around the soft grass with free running sneakers. cheap nike free run can give more barefoot feeling, it still gives powerful help. Not only for that, buy nike free, they been the distinctive grooves on the outsole, created running far more natural.
I'm interested in such offer,The sound quality in these podcasts is really poor. I feel bad about complaining about something that is free, but I think it is important. mtovol mtovol - moncler jacket store.
2011 wedding dresses
wedding dress 2011
designer wedding dresses 2011
cocktail wedding dress
cocktail wedding dresses
cocktail dresses
Excellent stuff from you, man I’ve read your things before and you are just too awesome. I adore what you have got right here. You make it entertaining and you still manage to keep it smart. This is truly a great blog thanks for sharing.Houston Home Security
The north face store is more than just a jackets, it is a status symbol, But you should know is the north face jackets for women fashion house cultivates.
cheap cocktail dresses
a line wedding dresses
a-line wedding dresses
aline wedding dresses
a line wedding dress
a line wedding gowns