The Big Picture
by Sarah Klingenstein 
Hey Park City - Lucky Us!!
I was comparing notes the other day with friends from another ski town in the West - the state of workforce housing, the vitality of restaurants, etc. Then I asked, "Where do residents who can't afford health care go when they get sick?"
My friends looked at one another, then sort of blankly at me. Ultimately, they didn't know.
I've asked around and each time I realize - for general, prenatal, or chronic disease care and education - there are few clinics like PHC.
Without this Clinic that you have sustained for almost 10 years, would locals without health insurance really seek the care they need? Would pregnant women travel to Salt Lake for monthly, then weekly checkups? Would diabetic patients have their blood sugar checked regularly and get regular nutrition education when the ER might be the only option?
As our federal government struggles with the challenges of healthcare, you, the residents of these two counties, have been busy addressing these needs. In 1999, a group of concerned citizens realized these residents WERE NOT getting the care they needed. They took bold action, and thanks to so many people, that work continues.
We can feel proud - and very lucky!
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"Leadership Park City" Gives Away
100 Bike Helmets
at PHC
In September the Clinic hosted a Helmet Giveaway
in conjunction with Leadership Class XV's Grateful Head Project. Over several days at the Clinic and the Silly Sunday Market, 100 children and parents were fitted for and went home with beautiful new helmets.
Thanks to the PC Fire District and Police who helped to entertain the helmet-seekers.
Here's to a healthier and safer Park City!
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WE'RE HAVING A PARTY!
PHC's Annual Community Celebration will be held Monday, November 16,
An evening of music, food, and fun
--- and it's FREE!
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You Made a Miracle Happen for a Local Restaurant Worker
November 5, 2008...
April 15, 2009.....
September 9, 2009
These dates will be etched in Ricardo's memory forever - marking the three surgeries that restored his hearing. At home he keeps the names of the woman who helped him qualify for financial assistance and the surgeon who has become his hero - Salt Lake Otolaryngologist Dr. Bryan Tagge.
Ricardo had worked for years in a ship's motor room and came to People's Health with a history of hearing loss that began at age 30 and infections that ultimately led to complete deafness. He had lost jobs and the ability to connect to family and the world at large. He had lost hope because he knew that, even if anything could be done, he would never be able to afford it.
Jennifer Knight, PHC's medical provider on staff at the time, thought he might qualify for the Health Access Project. When he qualified, he visited an audiologist, who referred him to Dr. Tagge. When the doctor saw the extent of Ricardo's hearing loss, he planned three surgeries. Within a year, they had accomplished what they set out to do: to give this young, active man back his hearing and help him provide for his family and take part in the world.
You made this happen. Because of you, Clinic staff were here to examine Ricardo. They had done the research to know programs that might help him financially. They followed up and, when they found his application had been denied because of a misunderstanding during his interview, they helped him clear it up and move forward.
Thank you for the ways you change lives in our community.
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A Message from our Clinic Coordinator  Regarding the H1N1 Virus:
Take these everyday steps to protect your health, offered by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC):
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.) Keep away from others as much as possible to keep from making others sick.
Mariely Ferrer
Here are links to more information:
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A Holiday Gift Idea
This holiday season, give family, friends, or employees the gift of
compassion & community goodwill!
Make a donation in each of their names to the
People's Health Clinic!
For each gift donation, we will create a parchment scroll tied in holiday
ribbon, telling the recipient of your gift. It's a gift that does so
much to help others. To make a gift donation, contact Nina Chartrand at nina@phcpc.org or by phone at (435) 615-7822. The gift scrolls will be available for distribution in time for the holidays.
Think outside the box this year!
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The People's Health Clinic is a member of the National Association of Free Clinics.
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