Photo by Andrew Kilgore
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Photo by Andrew Kilgore
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Information - Why We Need It
Thousands of our neighbors annually seek the professional, affordable services the Community Clinic provides. Neighbors like these:
The Wilsons, who needed dental, medical and eye care for their four adopted special needs children. They found affordable care that truly made them feel special.
Cathy, who was in jeopardy of returning to welfare from her new waitressing job because her vision was so bad she couldn't read the menus. Soon she had new glasses, and was able to keep her job.
The Lopez family, who came to us for their son and daughter's flu symptoms, and who left with a new awareness that their father was diabetic.
- Over 60 thousand people in Northwest Arkansas lack adequate health insurance
- 17 percent of all workers are uninsured
- 40 percent of Arkansas children live in poverty
- 2/3 of uninsured children have two parents
- Patients are often forced to choose between health care and paying rent or utilities
- One quarter of dental visits for children in Arkansas are to the Emergency Room
- Medical bills are the leading cause of bankruptcy
- Reductions in health care coverage are increasing among large and small businesses
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