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To honor and recognize the work of Physicians CareConnection and the many doctors, medical professionals, and other volunteers who improve the health and well-being of our community's most vulnerable residents
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WHEREAS, Physicians CareConnection was established in 1993 by the Columbus Medical Association to provide quality health care for the most vulnerable residents of our community; and
WHEREAS, Physicians CareConnection is the largest coordinator of voluntary health care services in Franklin County, with over one thousand primary and specialty care doctors and twelve hospitals participating; and
WHEREAS, Physicians CareConnection connects low-income, uninsured residents with medical homes and improves access to specialty care; and
WHEREAS, doctors see patients in their offices and in the largest free clinic in Central Ohio, operated by Physicians CareConnection on Monday nights at Columbus Public Health, located at 240 Parsons Avenue; and
WHEREAS, registration for the free clinic begins at 4:30pm and primary care is offered on a walk-in basis, while appointments are required for specialty care by doctor referral; and
WHEREAS, with the recent launch of a tooth extraction clinic, Physicians CareConnection continues its work on improving the health of the most vulnerable Central Ohio residents; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That we hereby honor and recognize the work of Physicians CareConnection and express our appreciation for the many doctors, medical professionals, and other volunteers who improve the health and well-being of our community's most vulnerable residents.