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‘Bonnets, Baskets and Brunch’
An afternoon of fashion fun benefits Community Care Clinic Click here to view the photo gallery. “Bonnets, Baskets and Brunch” was the theme of the 21st Annual Fashions for a Cause benefitting Community Care Clinic, held Wednesday in Catawba College’s Crystal Lounge. “The Rowan County Medical Society Alliance did such a phenomenal job,” said Teen…
Read MoreHave a Heart: 51st annual ball raises money to support Salisbury’s Community Care Clinic
The 51st Annual Salisbury-Rowan Heart Fund Ball was held February 9, 2019 at the Country Club of Salisbury. Brad and Heather Brady were the gracious chairs of the beautiful black-tie event with Victor and Vickie Wallace as their co-chairs.Approximately 240 guests enjoyed a formal dinner and then danced the night away entertained by the Adrian…
Read MoreSaturday ceremony will close out ’49 Days of Gratitude’
SPENCER — A closing ceremony filled with patriotic music and tributes to military veterans will mark the end of the countywide “49 Days of Gratitude.” The closing will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at North Rowan High School. Launched Feb. 9 with a parade and opening ceremony at the N.C. Transportation Museum in Spencer, 49…
Read MoreTeamwork links Community Care Clinic award winners
SALISBURY — Debbie Hill was so excited that Dr. David Mayberry was being named Volunteer of the Year for Community Care Clinic on Monday evening that she totally forgot about the other award. Hill, the clinic’s dental coordinator, has worked with Mayberry, a local dentist, at a dozen Missions of Mercy dental clinics statewide, including…
Read MoreProud to be from Rowan again
Rowan County and Salisbury are “on the move” now and are very positive places to work, live and play. The potential is unbelievable. As a native who spent the first 25 years of my life in Rowan County and who continues to visit and speak there, I take great pride in being a native. As…
Read MoreRunway show: Fashions for a Cause benefits Community Care Clinic
Pink and coral. Black and white. Floral prints. Lace. Long necklaces and huge sunglasses. Kimonos and “cold shoulders.” All of spring’s newest trends were on display at the 20th annual Fashions for A Cause on April 10 in Catawba College’s Crystal Lounge. The perennially sold-out event raises money for the Community Care Clinic, a local…
Read MoreNew medical director brings passion for health care to new job at Community Care Clinic
By Susan Shinn Turner For the Salisbury Post SALISBURY — Dr. Amy Wilson is only 5 feet tall, but she’s got some big ideas. Wilson, 43, will begin her duties Jan. 9 as the medical director of the Community Care Clinic. Dr. David Smith, its longtime medical director, retired at the end of November. “It’s…
Read MoreCommunity Care Clinic honors dedicated volunteers
In 2016, the Community Care Clinic of Rowan County saw some astounding service numbers. Some 2,200 medical visits were provided, as well as 1,300 dental visits. The organization also provided more than 20,000 prescriptions. In total, the services would have cost $4.5 million if billed according to standard insurance reimbursement rates. But the Community Care…
Read MoreFunds from disbanded Rowan Care Alliance go to Community Care Clinic
Money remaining in the bank account of the defunct Rowan Care Alliance has been distributed to the Community Care Clinic of Rowan County. Former board member and RCA secretary Pete Prunkl presented a check for $8,834.12 to clinic Executive Director Krista Woolly. “The mission of the RCA was to help an underserved and uninsured clientele, specifically…
Read MoreCommunity Care Clinic receives $20,000 CVS grant for smoking-cessation class
SALISBURY — Mary Repsher did the math recently. The 27 people who have successfully stopped smoking with help of the Community Care Clinic of Rowan County have saved a total of $60,000, represented by the 9,855 packs and 197,000 cigarettes they did not purchase. Repsher is the volunteer facilitator who heads the eight-week smoking cessation…
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