2008 Clinic UpdateWe’d like to update you on the care that we gave during 2008. We see patients on a walk-in basis on Thursday evenings from 6-8:30 and established patients by appointment two Monday evenings a month. What kind of care are we providing? Who are we seeing? How do the patients feel about our service? Thanks to all of you who support our work. Together, we are building a stronger community. |
Warm Heads, Warm Hearts![]() Patient Phyllis Forbes enjoys her new hat
For some of our volunteers and friends, Supporting a Healthy Neighborhood means making beautiful warm caps for our patients and their loved ones. These works of love are hanging on the wall in our hallway and patients can choose from a great variety of styles and colors. Over 70 hats will now be keeping our neighborhood a bit warmer and brighter during these cold, dark winter days. One patient, on her way out the door, said “I can’t believe I got my medicine and a cap too!” Many thanks to all who leant their hands and creativity to this project.
Volunteer RN Marcella Brady watches as patients select their hats
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Meet Our Interns!
Laura Tayler, Jesse Dance-Taylor and Ida Causey
We are pleased to introduce three exceptional students who will be interning at North by Northeast Community Health Center through June 2009. Ida is a senior, and Jesse and Laura are juniors in the Health Science Biotech Program at Jefferson High School. All are interested in careers in medicine and are thrilled to be getting direct experience at the clinic. They will each be volunteering at the front desk once a month as well as doing blood pressure checks and education in the community. In addition, they are committed to meeting twice a month for educational sessions on medical topics with various health care professionals. We are so fortunate to have them join us at the clinic and know they will be great ambassadors for both Jefferson High School and North by Northeast in the community. Thanks to Northwest Health Foundation, New Seasons Market and Jefferson High School for supporting this opportunity. |
We Need a New Home! The building we have called home for the past two years has been put up for sale by the owner, John Hart, Jr. While this presents some challenges for us, it also opens up a world of possibilities and will lead to a more stable and comfortable situation for our patients in the long run. If you have visited us, you know how “cozy” our current space is, especially on clinic nights! We are actively exploring options in the neighborhood, specifically at least 1400 sq feet of commercial office space with easy public transportation access. We have some leads and are optimistic that we will make a smooth transition to a new and better location without needing to disrupt our clinic services. If you know of any available space that might be suitable, please let us know by calling us or sending an email to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). |
Watch the Transformation at North by Northeast!![]() May 2008
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The front yard is AMAZING, thanks to all our garden angels! Master Gardener Elise Albert generously shared her vision and many hours of hard work. Elise’s husband Jim Davis, North by Northeast’s own Louise Clark, and Aaron Clark-Ginsberg further transformed the front yard into a beautiful space and additional (much needed) waiting area. The plants have exploded, and the bees and butterflies are a constant presence. Finches regularly enjoy feasting at the bird feeder. Stop by and take a look – and be sure to say hello!
October 2008
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One Patient’s Story![]() USPS employee Randall Hoxie When USPS employee Randall Hoxie walks up the steps with our mail, he is grinning from ear to ear. It wasn’t always that way. When Mr. Hoxie came through our door for the first time in August, he was scared and more than a little frustrated. He had lost his job and Kaiser health coverage not long before, and with it his prescriptions for high blood pressure medication. He knew his blood pressure was dangerously high and he was worried about his health. He also needed a job, had been looking hard, and had finally found one at the Post Office. But, like many employers, the USPS requires a physical before a new employee can start work. Mr. Hoxie’s blood pressure was running over 200, and he had flunked. With inexpensive and readily available medication, we were able to get his blood pressure down within a few weeks, and Mr. Hoxie soon got back to work. Now, along with our mail delivery we get a daily reminder that our work makes a real difference in people’s lives. |
Clinic Update 2008!![]() A patient enjoys the new garden What kind of care are we providing? Who are we seeing? How do the patients feel about our service? How does it feel to be a part of NxNE? |