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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 23 July 2008 13:30 |
In 2005, within Wake County alone, 1 in 7 adults had no health insurance! Within Durham, the number increased to 1 in 5. Nationally, 28% of the TOTAL cost of medical care for the uninsured is paid for by tax dollars. 
 MISSION Mariam Clinic is an interfaith organization working to build a healthier society by providing accessible,support services and cultural sensitivity education. VISION To be the Triangle's best source for culturally sensitive,high quality health care services. Mariam Clinic provides a holistic medical, cultural and educational response to the needs of our local community. .  
How does Mariam Clinic uniquely respond to the community? Mariam Clinic services extend beyond medical services, but also to fostering relationships among diverse groups sharing our vision for a healthier society. In addition to the free health care, Mariam Clinic has an ACCESS Center and a Speakers Bureau. Existing free clinics in Raleigh and Durham operate at full capacity.Mariam Clinic, a 501C3 nonprofit organization, opened in October 2007. We have provided totally free medical services to hundreds of uninsured adults with a special emphasis on translation services and cultural competence with our providers. Sadly, Mariam Clinic turns away many more patients due to limited service availability. We serve adults with financial resources less than 200% of the poverty level and ineligible for federal or private health insurance.The number of individuals meeting this criteria is staggering. The ACCESS Center seeks to reduce barriers to access and to address unmet needs for social health programs. The Speakers Bureau serves as our reply to the need for cultural education to improve the health care and lifestyle experience of all cultures, primarily immigrants, refugees and muslims. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 11 August 2008 09:33 )
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