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Ballet Veteran
                                             Hope and Healing


 Takes Helm of
                           at the Neighborhood Health Clinic


 United Arts Council


                                          Over twenty years ago,
                                       before Neighborhood
                                       Health Clinic ever served
                                       its first patient, the concept
                                       of a medical home for the
                                       working poor of Collier
                                       County was just a hope in the
                                       hearts of Dr. Bill and Nancy
                                       Lascheid. Not long after their
                                       retirement from a successful
        dermatology practice and ER nursing career, they sat down around
        their kitchen table, pen in hand, and inscribed their vision for the
        Neighborhood Health Clinic. Already a well-known presence in
        the Naples community, friends and health professionals embraced
                                                                      The Armstrong Medical Building houses the many specialty
        their cause. And on April 12, 1999, the Clinic opened its doors to
                                                                   services we offer, including dental and radiology suites, cardiology,
        the first of many patients to come.
                                                                   ENT, gynecology, ophthalmology, and wound care.  With the
           Since inception the Clinic’s mission has remained steadfast
                                                                   new Van Domelen Education and Wellness Building, patients
        delivering quality medical care to low-income, working but
                                                                   are enrolled in classes including Healthy Lifestyles, Smoking
        uninsured Collier County adults, using a professional volunteer
                                                                   Cessation and Breast Health, with Diabetic nutrition counseling
        staff and funded by private philanthropy. Through the generous
                                                                   on an individual basis within the Clinic.
        financial support of individuals and businesses, without any
                                                                      The Clinic offers a comprehensive approach to patient care:
        government funding or insurance, the Clinic has ensured
                                                                   diagnosis, education, treatment, medicine and counseling, at no
        continued lifesaving care. The most recent audit confirmed the
                                                                   cost to patients!
        valuable resources donors provided have been utilized in the most
                                                                   To qualify for Clinic services, potential patients must:
        cost-effective ways possible with 94 cents of every dollar going
                                                                    • Be 19 to 64 years of age
        directly to patient care.
                                                                    • Be a Collier County resident
           Fulfilling the needs of Clinic patients, the campus has since
                                                                    • Be working a minimum of 80 hours per month
        grown into a full service, education-centered healthcare campus.
                                                                    • Earn up to 200% of the current Federal Poverty Level
        The Clinic now encompasses over 32,000 square feet, with more
                                                                    • Be uninsured - not actively enrolled in health insurance,
        than 700 volunteer professionals providing patients with quality
                                                                      Medicaid or Medicare.
        health care, including more than 25 specialized services, using
                                                                   Questions?
        state-of-the-art medical equipment, as well as a diagnostic testing
                                                                   Call 239-529-2255 Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
        lab and medication dispensary. In the past year, patient visits
        numbered in excess of 11,000, with 28,000 procedures performed,
                                                                   As Chief Development Officer, Keith Maples says, “The Clinic will
        and over 23,000 prescriptions filled.
                                                                   always grow to meet the needs of the community.” We’d love for you to
                                                                   see for yourself; join us for an event or a free tour of the Clinic Campus.”
                                                                   Neighborhood Health Clinic Evening Tours
                                                                         January 25      5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
                                                                         February 22     5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
                                                                         March 22        5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
                                                                         April 26        5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
                                                                   Wine, beverages and light hors d’oeuvres provided.
                                                                   Complimentary event.
                                                                   Registration is required.
                                                                   Call 239-261-6600
                                                                   Email RSVP@clinicnaples.org

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