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 Serving the uninsured of Summit and Wasatch Counties since 2000.    
Now located at 650 Round Valley Drive, Quinn's Junction, Park City, Utah.
   
April 2010 Newsletter
Upcoming Events
 
 Volunteer Orientation at the Clinic
Wednesday April 28 at 5:30 p.m.
 
Saturday May 22
Running with Ed
We are manning a relay station for this great local event.
6 volunteers needed.
 
July 8-11 - Park City Food and Wine Fest to benefit PHC.    Lots of volunteers needed and it's not too early to sign up or to purchase tickets!
 
 
What's Come and Gone!
 
The Park City Restaurant Association Cocktail Contest was a blast! The event at Wahso earned $1,800 for PHC's operating costs!  Read about the winning cocktail
 
Patient Survey Begins
  Starting last week, patients at PHC are being asked to complete a survey about the care they receive.  Claudia Boulter,  a PHC Americorp volunteer, has been field-testing and refining a patient survey for the past month.  An initial survey of members of the PHC Patient Advisory Board showed high satisfaction with Clinic care, as well as providing good information about ways we can improve. Now we are asking all returning patients to let us know how we are doing. And we'll let you know
 what they say. 
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Free Dental Day 
Park City Dentistry at the Snow Creek Plaza is holding a free dental day in partnership with "Dentistry from the Heart".  The clinic will be held   Saturday, May 8th from 9 till 5, and is open to anyone in Summit and Wasatch Counties in need of basic emergency dental care.  Patients will be seen on a first come - first served basis at no charge. 
For information, call (435) 649-4343 or 
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What can explain the 40% increase in new patients PHC saw this quarter over the same period last year?  We wonder if the look and feel of our new facility better reflects the quality of care offered by PHC, making people feel more confident about seeking medical attention here. Maybe some had been to see a doctor, only to be told they needed a specialist they couldn't afford. Others may have ignored serious symptoms.  Now they are having a visit with a PHC provider! We couldn't be happier - and it's all because of your help
 
On our website, read Executive Director Nann Worel's thoughts on how the new Healthcare Reform Legislation may affect PHC's work.
KW Cares - Keller Williams Park City
 Gives to PHC

 KW Care recently made a donation of $1,250 to The People's Health Clinic as part of their annual campaign.  Each year agents and staff nominate worthy recipients for our grants, then four groups are chosen through a full office survey.  We are so grateful to this realty company for having raised so much during such a tough financial year, and it is not the first time Keller Williams has donated to PHC.

Matt Green, Keller Williams Park City CEO said, "As the economy turns around, we hope to make even more donations to local organizations.  We feel it is our responsibility to give both financially and with our time to the community we love."  
Hong McDonald, Nancy Tallman, Nann Worel of PHC, and Matt Green CEO of Keller Williams
Anna Amici
 
Creating a Network of Helping Hands
 

Volunteers Rob Jones MD & Donna Wahoff-Stice APRN FNP
Rob Jones & Donna W_S
Our volunteer providers are people of action.  Here was a scenario last fall - a pregnant patient had a mass on her neck, noticed during a prenatal exam.  A biopsy showed the mass to be malignant, so a consultation was arranged with Dr. Robert Jones, a volunteer endocrinologist who comes to us from the Utah Diabetes Center.  He knew he had to make things happen; the patient could not afford the necessary treatments:  two complicated surgeries and radioactive iodine.  In addition  medications needed to be carefully timed with the procedures.

Through his practice, he was aware of surgeons and facilities that work with the uninsured to make treatment possible.  Sadly, the baby was miscarried soon after her diagnosis. Thankfully, the steps to treat the mother fell into place.  After much coordination by Dr. Jones, she underwent the surgeries and the treatments successfully.  "Some patients in this situation wouldn't seek help because they know they couldn't afford the necessary care.  PHC takes that worry out of the equation" says Dr. Jones "and multiplies the impact we can make on patients' lives."

Note: It only works this way if PHC has a specialist volunteering in the needed area.  If you are a physician who could give of your time, either in our clinic or in yours, or if you know a physician who could, please contact PHC.  We are currently seeking specialists in many areas, including but not limited to cardiology, neurology, gastroenterology, dermatology, orthopedics, and general surgery.  Call Medical Director Bob Pellegrine at (435) 333-1859 or email [email protected].

 April is Depression Awareness Month:
     Read About and Understand Depression
  
 

Karen Christian MD is a board-certified adult, child and adolescent psychiatrist who offers counseling at the People's Health Clinic on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. 

 

What are the signs of depression?

Persistent sad, anxious or  "empty" feelings

Irritability, restlessness

Loss of interest in activities once pleasurable, including sex

Fatigue, difficulty concentrating, making decisions

Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much

Overeating or loss of appetite

Thoughts of suicide, hopelessness

Persistant aches or pains, headaches, digestive problems that don't go away

 

What causes depression?

There is no known single cause; most likely it is a combination of genetic, biochemical , environmental & psychological factors.

 

How can I help a friend or relative who is depressed?

The first thing to do is to help him get appropriate diagnosis and treatment.  You may need to make an appointment on behalf of your friend or relative and go with him or her to see the doctor.

 

How can I help myself if I am depressed?

Again, seeking appropriate diagnosis and treatment are key.

There are many things a person can do to alleviate depression. Physical activity is the most beneficial long-term treatment for depression. Go for a walk, take your children on a hike.  This helps your body produce endorphins, a natural antidepressant.

 

Expect your mood to improve gradually, not immediately.  No one "snaps out" of depression.

 

Doing something for someone else brings happiness, even small things that help you connect to others.  Being part of a group that meets once a month brings people happiness. Set up a time to meet a friend for a walk once a week.

 

Happiness does not just happen by luck. People who are contented have learned how to plan their days to bring happiness into their lives, recognizing that happiness can be learned, starting with small steps.

We could really use a.......
The PHC kitchen could use a faster microwave.  If you have one you could donate, please email [email protected]   or call her at (435) 333-1877.
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