Dr. Ann Engel Honored
In May 2009 Dr. Ann Engel was listed as an outstanding Family Practice physician by her medical peers in Phoenix as reported by Best Doctors. Best Doctors is an independent impartial organization that polls physicians who they would prefer to have their family members see when needing medical treatment. This honor identifies that other physicians believe Dr Engel at HCHC is one of the most skilled in her field. Only 5% of all doctors in the United States are ever included on this list! Congratulations, Dr. Engel!
Health Fair of Hope
On April 25, 2009, HCHC completed a Health Fair of Hope. The health fair focused on caring for the many needs of the uninsured. HCHC provided breast exam screenings for its partner, Chandler Regional Medical Center (CRMC), which was a Susan G. Komen breast cancer treatment grant recipient. If women were identified as needing a mammogram and fit certain economic qualifications, then CRMC, through the Komen grant, would pay for the mammogram and provide subsequent treatment. Healthcare Connect, which is a group that provides low cost access to medical specialists for people 100% below poverty level and who cannot obtain health insurance, determined if the women financially qualified for the free mammograms. Healthcare Connect received 28 applications that day for their services. The fair also had information on how to obtain health insurance for those who did not qualify for Healthcare Connect or Arizona’s Medicaid programs. HealthMarkets Insurance hosted a table to explain other low cost medical insurance options for clients.
Breast screenings were not the only screenings going on at the fair, HCHC completed blood pressure readings for fair goers. Beltone Hearing Clinic provided 8 free hearing tests for fair patrons. Plus, the Phoenix Lion’s Club provided eye examination machines for free eye evaluations.
There were a variety of other services that the Health Fair of Hope provided. There was information about discount dental care and Anasazi Family Dental hosted a table to answer questions. St. Matthew’s Food Bank handed out information about obtaining low cost food boxes. Information regarding counseling resources on sliding fee scales, diabetes education, and discount pharmacy programs were also available.
The favorite thing the fair goers enjoyed most was the free door prizes. HCHC is thankful for the 16 businesses near the clinic that donated items or services for the health fair. It was wonderful for the patrons and a great day to showcase HCHC’s loving care for the community.
HCHC Anniversary Celebration
On October 25, 2008, HCHC celebrated its first anniversary! The warm afternoon outdoor celebration included wonderful fresh fruit trays, vegetable trays, and various drink selections. Marie Callendar’s donated some delectable pies for the celebration to compliment the appetizing selections. Attendees were treated to the smooth musical selections of guitarist, Jay Farris, as they lounged around tables and conversed with Dr. Ann Engel, Medical Director, and Rev. David Engel, President, of the clinic.
Attendees explored the clinic and were treated to a ministry highlight presentation about the clinic. Outstanding volunteer stories and experiences were posted throughout the clinic for people to read. Also, several of HCHC’s clients were available to talk to guests about the loving and professional medical treatment they receive as patients at HCHC.
One of the noted attendees was the Arizona Cardinals’ Charities Director, Pat Tankersley. The highlight of the event was when HCHC received a ceremonial check from Ms. Tankersley for the $2,500 grant the clinic received from the Cardinals for 2008.
The event capped the incredible success HCHC enjoyed in its first year. It excited attendees about what success and positive community impact the clinic will produce in the following years.
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