From Deseret News archives:
New clinic will serve the uninsured
In the last several days, the urgent needs of the uninsured population have been highlighted nationally and locally during Cover the Uninsured Week. News stories and editorials, in addition to an excellent health summit convened by Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr., have turned a much-needed spotlight on the 250,000 Utahns lacking health insurance.
We are pleased to report that this serious challenge in society is not without solutions. A large number of civic-minded Utahns, including many medical professionals, have stepped up to build a clinic that will serve the medical needs of children and adults in the greater Salt Lake area who lack insurance and do not qualify for other programs. Along with several other community leaders, we are pleased to serve on the Advisory Board of the Maliheh Free Clinic, whose motto is, "Where Someone Cares."
Located at 415 E. 3900 South, the clinic has been in operation for a short time and its grand opening is scheduled for Thursday, May 12, at 1:30 p.m. It won't be able to meet the needs of the entire uninsured population, but it will be a good start.
The clinic is staffed full time by Dr. Mansoor Emam, an internist and IHC emergency room physician for 15 years, and two full-time registered nurses. Volunteers include specialists in a wide variety of medical fields such as cardiology, urology, psychiatry, pediatrics, OB/GYN, pharmacy and others, in addition to social workers, financial advisers and interpreters.
While the medical services are free, and no one will be turned away, the clinic is intended to serve children and adults in families below 150 percent of federal poverty guidelines who do not have health insurance. It is meant to serve those not eligible for Medicare, Medicaid, homeless services or other programs.
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